Collect various plastic bugs and small boxes with lids. Glue a large cut-out number onto the inside lid of each box. For the art extension, gather color paper for cutting out, glue and scissors. The software includes sound and movement. The children both see and hear the text and are allowed to problem solve before the answer is given to them.
Creativity is tied in with the science and math concepts.
Let the children guess what the bugs will look like and how many there will be before you open the box. When you open each box, count the bugs with the children and point to the number. During activity time, put out the boxes that the children have painted. Place a basket or box with plastic bugs into the center of each table. Suggest that the children remove the lids from their boxes and see what number is on the underside of the lid.