Playdough Gold Coin Counting
Pots labeled with numbers, ready for the right count of yellow playdough "gold coins." Counting practice with a St. Patrick's Day twist.
How to do it
- 1
Cut six black paper pots and glue them to cardboard.
- 2
Cut six shamrocks, write the numbers one through six on them, and glue each above a pot.
- 3
Cover the board with clear tape or a sheet protector for easy cleanup.
- 4
Hand the kid yellow playdough and have them roll small gold coins.
- 5
Match each pot's number by placing the right number of coins inside.
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