Everyday Objects for the Math Lesson

©2022 Richele Baburina

Everything needed to convey ideas in arithmetic may be found in a child’s natural surroundings. This small list of suggestions can be used as a catalyst to finding things in and around your own home.

Pebbles
Seeds
Seashells
Acorns
Pinecones
Sticks
Coral
Nuts
Dry beans
Candy
Chocolate chips
Mini-marshmallows
Spools
Buttons
Beads
Craft sticks
Pom-poms
Rubber bands
Jelly bands
Paper clips
Golf pencils
Matchsticks
Cotton swabs
Cotton balls
Building blocks
Plush toys
Mini figurines

Bundling into tens

Rubber bands
Jelly bands
Chenille stems or pipe cleaners
Clear containers
Key rings
Twist ties
String
Ribbon
Skewers