Chinese Numbers Dough Mats
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Chinese Numbers Dough Mats" is written for Preschool to Kindergarten (Ages 4-6). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
9 pages in this set
Chinese numbers dough mats for Pre-K to K: 8 mats for 0 to 7, each with the digit, the Chinese numeral, a zodiac animal and a space to build. Part of our Lunar New Year numbers collection.
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How do I use this resource?
An adult says the number with the child. The child rolls dough balls and puts one on each circle, or rolls a dough snake to trace the big zero on the 0 mat. Slip the mats into sheet protectors or print on card stock so they can be used again.
What students will practice
- Introduces Pre-K to Kindergarten students to Lunar New Year and how families mark it with lanterns, red envelopes and the zodiac story.
- Practices counting objects, matching numerals to quantities and putting numbers in order.
- Made for Pre-K to Kindergarten, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Chinese Numbers Dough Mats?
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An adult says the number with the child. The child rolls dough balls and puts one on each circle, or rolls a dough snake to trace the big zero on the 0 mat. Slip the mats into sheet protectors or print on card stock so they can be used again.
What are the Chinese Numbers Dough Mats?
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Eight mats after the cover, one for each number from 0 to 7. The top band has the digit, its Chinese numeral and a zodiac animal, and the box below has circles to fill. The 0 mat has a dotted zero instead.
Can I use the Chinese Numbers Dough Mats at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Preschool to Kindergarten numbers, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool to Kindergarten Lunar New Year resources are there?
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11 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 77 Lunar New Year resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Lunar New Year activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Lunar New Year resources for?
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These are written for Preschool to Kindergarten students, roughly ages 4-6. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Lunar New Year resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Preschool to Kindergarten classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Preschool to Kindergarten |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Numbers |
| Pages | 9 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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