Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123
Curriculum Mini-Lessons
Created as part of the 2004-2005 Classroom Mini-Grant Program
Title: Counting with Fish
Subject: Math
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Overview: During the beginning of learning numbers and counting, students will work in math-based centers. "Counting with Fish" will be the technology center that will strengthen number identification.
Purpose: Throughout the introduction of numbers and counting in Kindergarten this web site game can be used as a fun enrichment activity for the children to enhance their counting skills
Resources and Materials: Everyday Math, counting activities, and math manipulatives
Internet Address: http://www.primarygames.com/
- click on the math link
- click on the“fishy count” link
Activities:
1. Students will recognize and read numbers that are shown in the ocean.
2. As the student clicks the number answer they select the game plays a fun song.
3. This activity includes fish counting as well as number recognition.
Evaluation: Teacher observation will be used to ensure student understanding
of counting and numbers.