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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Ladybug Math

To go along with our Spring theme this month, I made a batch of math ladybugs for James. I saw this idea on KidsSoup.

I think they're super cute! The little dots on the wings add up to the number shown on the white spot beneath them.

They were easy enough to make, just a bit tedious because of how many there are. But, as with all the materials I take the time to create, I just think about how they'll be used not just by James, but his sibling(s), too. Plus, I'm really all about making learning fun - and what's not fun about interactive ladybugs?! :)

~Thank you for your comments!~
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22 comments:

  1. HilalApril 16, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    thanks for sharing, that's very good idea

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  2. 5+2=1April 16, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    What an awesome yet obvious idea! - but aren't they always :)

    My 3yo #4 (out of 5) has just become obsessed with numbers and... you guessed it! Ladybugs!What perfect timing.

    I love your blog and "stalk" it regularly via 1+1+1=1 and facebook. :)

    Mamagot5 - Australia

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  3. 5+2=1April 16, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    What an awesome yet obvious idea! - but aren't they always :)

    My 3yo #4 (out of 5) has just become obsessed with numbers and... you guessed it! Ladybugs!What perfect timing.

    I love your blog and "stalk" it regularly via 1+1+1=1 and facebook. :)

    Mamagot5 - Australia

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  4. phasejumperApril 16, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Those are adorable! Are they made out of paper or felt?

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  5. Growing by Grace April 16, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Those are super cute ! I'm with you - what could be more fun than an interactive ladybug ?? Lol. I don't mind the tedious task of making them, it can be done while relaxing :)
    Thanks for the idea !

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  6. Growing by Grace April 16, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    What a great idea ! I agree, interactive ladybugs would be fun !Lol. Thanks for the idea.

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  7. The Domestic YogiApril 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    That is so cute! Is there anything to do with them besides recognizing the number and counting dots?

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  8. NikiApril 16, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Those are too cute! I'm going to have to make some of those when my kids are ready for them!

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  9. JamieApril 16, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Those are really cute!

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  10. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Cute!! I love these!!

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  11. kewkewApril 16, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Oh, these are great. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Little Heart BoutiqueApril 16, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Thanks for sharing. Cute idea.

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  13. Joyful LearnerApril 17, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    I'm tempted to make them just because they are so cute!

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  14. Elle Belles BowsApril 17, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I know E will love this idea! Yours turned out great! How fun!

    Kerri

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  15. FaolmorApril 18, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    These are great! I might just have to *cough* copy them myself ;-)

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  16. EvaApril 19, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    ahh those are adorable :) so creative!

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  17. Leptir (NataĊĦa)April 19, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Sweet! I shared link to your post on my Facebook page.

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  18. heart349April 22, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Those are SO adorable.

    What did you use to attach the wings? I'm trying to figure out what to use so that I can open and close them.

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  19. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I came across your blog through brillkids. Your ideas are amazing! Thank you for sharing them with us :)

    I had a couple of questions for you, if you have some time:
    1. How did you teach him counting to 100?

    2. I LOVE the Montessori method but don't have any training. Is there some place where all the curriculum is spelt out? Right now I seem to be jumping all over the place teaching various things to my son- we are both enjoying it a lot though :-)

    He is 2 years 5 months and spelt his first 'at' phonetically yesterday, so somethings working :)

    Thanks again,

    Manasi

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  20. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    These are so cute! I shared them on my blog :)

    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/08/adorable-ladybug-crafts.html

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  21. UnknownSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Thanks for sharing, that's a lovely idea, great for mental arithmetic.

    I shared them on my blog http://aprendiendomatematicas.com/2011/09/mariquitas-para-sumar-numeros/

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  22. Amazing wonders in my lifeFebruary 23, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Wonderful way of teaching the kids.... I'will surely use these tactics for my kid.

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