Colored Bead Stair Matching Cards

I am always on the lookout for new things that will engage the children in learning the basic materials.  I also am looking for things that can grow with the children and become more advanced as they do.  I hope that this new set will help to serve this purpose with the colored bead stair.  I like them better than regular nomenclature cards.  I will keep you updated how they are received as this next year gets underway.

Colored Bead Stair Matching Cards
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The younger child can match the colored bead stair to the colored number name and the colored number.  As the child becomes more advanced he or she can use the black and white version.

In order to make this work:

• Print off two sets of each sheet
• Cut one set or cards into three parts - 1st part is the bead, 2nd part is the colored, or black, name, 3rd part is the colored, or black, number
• Leave the second set of cards whole to become the control cards
• On the black and white set, place corresponding colored dots on the back of the cards to use as a control of error
• Laminate the cards for durability
• Place each set in an attractive basket or tray next to the Colored Bead Stairs on a shelf (you could choose to put on a tray with one set of the Colored Bead Stair)

I would love to hear how these are received by you and yours