Description
POMPOM PLAYTIME!
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | POMPOM PLAYTIME! |
| Code | SL-A1-02 |
| Activity Goal | Sort colourful pompoms and place them on the jars labelled 2, 4, and 5. |
| Skills Developed | Counting • Pincer grip development • Matching & sorting • Sensory exploration • Critical thinking |
Materials Needed
| Item | Details / Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Activity sheet | 1 | Features 3 jar images with numbers 2, 4 & 5 |
| Pompoms | 11 total: 2 Yellow, 4 Green, 5 Red | Use per colour–number mapping |
| Rectangular strips | 3 (Red, Yellow, Green) | Fold to make 3 boxes |
| Tongs | 1 pair | Child uses to pick pompoms |
| Bowl | 1 | To hold all pompoms |
| (Label variant from text) | Rectangular strips (Yellow, Green, Blue) | If your print uses this palette, match accordingly |
Suggested Setup (Colour–Number Map)
| Jar Colour | Jar Number | Pompoms to Place |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 2 | 2 Yellow pompoms |
| Green | 4 | 4 Green pompoms |
| Red | 5 | 5 Red pompoms |
Step-by-Step Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction & exploration: Place the red, yellow, and green rectangular strips on the table. Let the child explore and count items on each strip. Fold each strip to form a box; secure with tape (one red, one yellow, one green). |
| 2 | Prepare for the activity: Put all pompoms in a bowl and keep the activity sheet ready. Hand the child the tongs. |
| 3 | Explain the goal: “We’ll sort pompoms by colour and number.” Show how each coloured box relates to the jars on the sheet. |
| 4 | Identify colours & numbers: Ask: “What colour is this jar?” “What number is written on it?” |
| 5 | Sort with tongs: Child uses tongs to pick the correct number of pompoms matching the jar’s colour (e.g., 5 red pompoms for the red 5 jar) and places them in the same-colour box. |
| 6 | Positive reinforcement: Praise often—“Great job!” “You’re sorting so well!” |
| 7 | Guiding questions: “Which jar has the most pompoms?” “How many pompoms did you put in the green jar?” |
Pompom Playtime Kit