How to Use A Egg Carton To Help Your Preschooler Learn to Count!

What is better than recycling egg cartons and using them as a counting tool for your preschooler! Its fun! Its easy! It help the environment!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Egg carton
• Sharpie Marker (Any color)
• Small objects (cheerios, raisins, peanuts, dry beans)

1. Take the egg carton and on the inside of each cup write the numbers 1 - 12.
2. Have the child place the correct amount of objects into each cup.
3. Then have the child count backwards removing objects out of the cup!

Tips & Warnings

• Use edible items for a treat!
• Decorate the egg carton with the child for a fun extra activity!
• Adult supervision is a must! Child may choke on objects if left unattended!