Counting Jungle Animals

Counting jungle animals introduces early math concepts in an engaging context.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Into the Jungle
• Learning area: Numeracy
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Count jungle animals to 5
• Practice one-to-one correspondence
• Compare 'more' and 'fewer'

Materials

• Small jungle animal toys
• Counting mats
• Number cards 1-5

Instructions

1. Place animal toys in a pile.

2. Count animals together as you line them up.

3. 'One monkey, two monkeys, three monkeys!'

4. Ask 'Can you give me 2 snakes?'

5. Compare groups: 'Which has more—tigers or birds?'

6. Sing 'Five Little Monkeys' jumping on the bed.

Educator tip

Use the same animals repeatedly so children learn the counting sequence.

Assessment

Note counting accuracy and understanding of 'more' and 'fewer.'

More from Into the Jungle

• Jungle Leaf Rubbings
• Jungle Explorer Course
• Jungle Storytime
• Parrot Says
• Jungle Sensory Bin
• Frog Pond Jumping
• Describing Jungle Animals
• Rainforest Rain Shakers