count odd and even numbers forwards or backwards so that you’d end up with one line of odd numbered dogs and one in of even number dogs. it was neat to see the kids process the numbers. some could put them right in order and some had to go back and count from one every time to determine what number came next. they were both really great activities to get an idea of where the kids are with their number sense.
it was a fun day… and maybe those of you who teach younger kids can use some of the ideas in your classes!
one more idea for room set up as 