Counting Cookies Activity, Fill the Jar with Cookies

Are you searching for an engaging and hands-on way to teach your preschoolers counting and fine motor skills? Look no further! Our “Fill the Jar with Cookies” activity perfectly blends fun and learning, turning everyday moments into exciting educational adventures. With this activity, your little ones will practice counting, improve their fine motor skills, and develop early math concepts—all while having a blast. Get ready to transform learning into a delightful and memorable experience that will keep your kids hooked!

counting cookies activity, Fill the Jar with Cookies

Counting Cookies Activity, Fill the Jar with Cookies

Our top priority is making sure kids learn through fun. When kids are engaged and having a good time, learning comes naturally. One great example is the simple act of filling a jar with cookies—it’s more than just a fun activity; it’s an opportunity for kids to explore early math skills playfully. As they count, and estimate while filling, stirring, and pouring, they learn important concepts without even realizing it. This hands-on, interactive approach turns math into a delightful adventure, making learning both meaningful and enjoyable

What’s Included in Our Free Fill the Jar Fee Template?

• Jar Template: A simple, blank jar to fill with cookies.
• Numbered Jar Template: A jar featuring numbers from 1 to 10 to guide counting.
• Colorful Numbered Jar Template: A vibrant colorful jar with numbers 1 to 10.
• Cookies 1-8: 1 till 8 choco-chip Numbered cookies for basic counting practice.
• Cookies 9 & 10: 9 and 10 and zero choco-chip Numbered cookies to enhance counting skills and provide a fun challenge.

How to Fill the Jar with Cookies Counting Activity?

Here's a simple step-by-step guide to using the cookie and jar templates for a fun pre-K activity:

Download the Free Template: First, grab the free template available at the bottom of the page.

counting cookies activity, Fill the Jar with Cookies

Cut Out the Cookies: Carefully cut out all the cookies with different chocolate chip counts.

Laminate (Optional): Laminate the cookies or cover them with transparent tape for durability. This step is optional but helps with long-term use.

Activity Time: Give your child the cookies and jars. The task is to match the cookies with the correct number of chocolate chips to the corresponding number on the jar.

Learning Through Play: This activity is great for number recognition, counting, and fine motor skills in a fun and interactive way!

Educational Benefits of Fill the Jar with Cookies

1. Develops Fine Motor Skills

Enhances Dexterity and Hand-Eye Coordination: As kids place each cookie into the jar, they fine-tune their small muscle movements, which are crucial for writing and other detailed tasks.

Hands and Eye Coordination: This activity challenges children to visually identify cookies with a specific number of chocolate chips and place them on the corresponding numbered spot in the jar. For instance, if a cookie has six chocolate chips, kids need to match it with the number 6 circle in the jar, enhancing their ability to coordinate visual cues with precise actions.

2. Builds Early Math Skills

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Counting and Number Recognition: Children learn to count from 1 to 10 by associating numbers with tangible objects, reinforcing the concept of quantity.

Simple Math Concepts: By engaging with numbered cookies, kids understand basic math principles like one-to-one correspondence, which forms the foundation for more complex math skills.

3. Boosts Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking

Encourages Logical Reasoning: Kids must determine where each cookie belongs, promoting critical thinking as they assess and make decisions.

Develops Analytical Skills: When kids figure out how to sort and organize cookies by number, they practice problem-solving, which strengthens their analytical abilities.

4. Fosters STEM Learning

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Foundation for Future Math and Science Skills: Engaging kids in this activity builds a solid base for STEM learning by connecting math concepts to real-world, hands-on experiences.

Promotes Exploration and Experimentation: As children manipulate the cookies, they explore cause-and-effect relationships and learn through trial and error, key aspects of scientific inquiry

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