Math Rocks!

Nature is a perfect place to learn! Early exposure to words and numbers builds the foundation of reading and math skills. In this outdoor activity, children learn hand-on numerical order in a fun way!

Benefits: Early Mathematics, Sensory, and Critical Thinking skills.

Materials: River Rocks and a Permanent Marker

Prep: Adults write numbers 1-9 on rocks with a permanent market and then hide them in your backyard, at the park, or even in your house.

Activity: Have your explorer go on a hunt for the hidden rocks!

This number 4 rock is hidden in a tree!

*Bonus: After finding the rocks, extend the play by lining up the rocks in numerical order together. For older kids, consider adding this to their nature journal or drawing on a piece of paper what they’ve discovered.