Description
COOKIE CRUNCH
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | COOKIE CRUNCH |
| Code | SL-A1-07 |
| Activity Goal | To match numbers on the sheet with nuts on the cookies of different shapes. |
| Skills Developed | Shape recognition • Language enhancement • Problem-solving & critical thinking • Visual discrimination • Fine motor skills • Nuts & number sense |
Materials Needed
- Cookie jar sheet with numbered shapes (1–10).
- 10 Velcro cookie cutouts in different shapes with different garnishings.
| Shape | Number | Garnishing |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle | 1 | Cashew |
| Triangle | 2 | Pistachios |
| Heart | 3 | Cashew |
| Heart | 4 | Cashews |
| Square | 5 | Almonds |
| Circle | 6 | Hazelnuts |
| Circle | 7 | Pistachios |
| Circle | 8 | Almonds |
| Circle | 9 | Chocolate chips |
| Square | 10 | Hazelnuts |
Step-by-Step Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare the Activity: Place all the materials together in front of the child. Briefly explain the goal: “Today, we’re going to match the number of nuts on the cookies with the correct number on the sheet!” |
| 2 | Explore the Cookies: Allow the child to explore and touch the cookie cutouts. Engage them in a conversation about the different nuts and garnishings on the cookies. Ask: “How many nuts do you see on this cookie? What kind of nut is this?” |
| 3 | Start Matching: Encourage the child to pick up a cookie, count the garnishings, and find the matching number on the cookie sheet. Example: “This cookie has 3 almonds. Can you find the number 3 on the sheet?” |
| 4 | Continue the Activity: Let the child continue picking, counting, and matching the remaining cookies with numbers. Provide support if needed but encourage independent problem-solving. |
| 5 | Engage in Conversations: While the child is matching, talk about the colours, shapes, and numbers. Ask open-ended questions like, “What shape is this cookie?” or “What colour are these chocolate chips?” |
| 6 | Celebrate Success: Celebrate each correct match by giving positive reinforcement. Say things like, “Great job! You found the right number!” or “Wow, you counted the nuts perfectly!” |
Cookie Crunch Kit