One Framous Collection

Picture-perfect math

Why play this way?

What better way to enjoy a book than by stepping right inside its pages? In this activity, your little one will slow down, notice the details, and choose a special treasure for each frame. As they play, they’ll practice matching one number to one object (an important early math skill). Every frame will become a chance to count, create, and tell their own story.

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Let's Play!

SET THE STAGE FOR PLAY: No Prep!

Adult Participation: Optional

Ready

A small container for collecting tiny loose parts

Your frame template

Print frames here!

Set

Gather a collection of small (and safe) objects to fit in your empty frames.

  • Your mission: pick only one of each kind of object.

Need ideas?

  • Button, pom-pom, bead, die, game piece, bottle cap, LEGO, barrette, pebble,piece of yarn, stick, coin, paper clip, eraser, stamp, shell, etc.

Play!

Place one item in each picture frame.

  • Look at how each one fills the space in its space.
  • Try arranging them in different ways.
  • Swap a few out and see what changes.

Make up a story using the items in your frames.

  • What happens when a button meets a pom-pom?

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