Supplies used: Construction Paper (12" x 18"), Liquid Adhesive, Scissors or Paper Trimmer, Small items for counting, Optional: Access to Laminating Machine.
- Die-cut out of desired shades of cardstock or construction paper ten 3 3/8" circles from the Circles Die set. If a smaller or larger base mat size is used, adjust the circle size accordingly.
- Die-cut out of black cardstock or construction paper ten number 1’s and 0’s from the Numeracy Bigz Die. Additionally, die-cut one number 1 and two number 0’s from the same set in a different color then the black ones and zeros.
- Center and adhere a single black 10 to each one of the die cut circles with liquid adhesive.
- Arrange the circles in a desired pattern around the edge of a 12" x 18" piece of construction paper. Once a layout of choice is achieved, adhere the circles to the construction paper with liquid adhesive.
- Cut a rectangle of black cardstock or construction paper for the center of the mat. This should be large enough to fit the die-cut 100 from Step 2 or a printed phrasing of choice. Center and adhere the black rectangle to the middle of the mat and then adhere the 100 die cut from Step 2 to the center of it.
- To finish, select several objects for students to use to count in increments of ten. Suggested items could be office or craft supplies or use the mat as a snack counter for a special treat. Consider having the mat laminated if using food for counting or wanting to reuse for different days throughout the year.
