Challenge 2

I would use playing cards, blocks, pick up sticks, and flashcards initially. Playing cards are good for number identification-they can see what the number is as well as count the number of each sign (heart, club, spade, diamond) on each card. You can play games such as, Go Fish, War, and Memory all with playing cards, and as the children become more advanced with their number memorization and concepts, you can even let them add or subtract the two numbers on the cards. With blocks, students can use them as their adding or subtracting manipulatives-they can match each number of blocks to it's corresponding written number. With Pick-Up-Sticks, children can take turns playing the actual game, and then count the individual colors of sticks they won, and then add or subtract them with their opponent. Flashcards are always good, just to keep the children on their toes with number identification, adding, and subtracting and keep it at a steady pace. These are always good for downtime with the children.