In the Math Center, a laminated garden mat is placed on a low table with rows labeled 1-10, each illustrated with a flower pot. Baskets of cotton balls (representing seeds) are set nearby. Children count out the correct number of seeds for each row (e.g., 5 seeds in row 5), placing them in the corresponding flower pots. They are encouraged to say the numbers aloud as they count, fostering number recognition and fine motor skills. This child-led activity supports the “Growing Gardens” theme and can be repeated during free play, allowing children to explore counting independently. 3. Add Visual: • Include an image of children placing cotton balls on a garden mat (generate or source). Mehr sehen