Showing Fingers (1 to 7) – Elementary Math

Purpose

To match numeral and quantity up to 7.

Overview

Write a number from 1 to 7 on the board, but do not say the name of the number. Have children demonstrate the number by holding up the same number of fingers. Have children compare different ways to show the number. Repeat with other numbers.

About the sequence

Part 1 has children show the number written using one or two hands. Part 2 moves to showing the number in a different way.

Part 1

I’m going to silently write a number between 1 and 7 on the board. Show how you can make this number using one or two hands.

Write a number between 1 and 7.

While children are enjoying their building of mastery, feel free to repeat. When children are eager for more, try Part 2.

Part 2

Now show ____ (point to the number silently) in a different way.