What? construction paper, scissors, markers
Why? counting, one-to-one matching, subtracting, combinations for five, money
When? large group
How? Cut 5 bears out of construction paper (red, orange, green, yellow, and purple) using the pattern. Cut five pennies out of orange construction paper or fun foam. Choose five children to come to the front of the room and hold the bears. Pass out pennies to five other children. Invite the rest of the class to hold up five fingers as you sing this song to the tune of “Five Little Ducks.”
Down at the candy shop what did I see?
Five little gummy bears smiling at me.
Along came (child’s name) with a penny one day.
He/she bought the green one and took it away.
Down at the candy shop what did I see?
Four little gummy bears smiling at me.
Along came (child's name) with a penny one day.
He/she bought the red one and took it away.
Continue singing as children buy the other colors.
Here's a video K.J. and Kalina made a few years ago:
https://youtu.be/4AVz2D6K1lM
https://www.drive.google.com/file/d/0B1SnEagA4jljMWlta3BDU2prUzQ/view?usp=sharing
More? Change the number of bears in the song.
Use nickels, dimes, or quarters.
Pumpkins, valentines, and other seasonal items can be used in place of the bears. For example, in October you could sing:
Down at the pumpkin patch what did I see?
10 orange pumpkins round as can be.
Along came (child’s name) with a dollar one day
She bought a pumpkin and she took it away.
More? Change the number of bears in the song.
Use nickels, dimes, or quarters.
Pumpkins, valentines, and other seasonal items can be used in place of the bears. For example, in October you could sing:
Down at the pumpkin patch what did I see?
10 orange pumpkins round as can be.
Along came (child’s name) with a dollar one day
She bought a pumpkin and she took it away.