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  • Ocean Adventure Math Game – Magnetic Fishing, treasure hunting & Counting!

    Ocean Adventure Math Game – Magnetic Fishing, treasure hunting & Counting!

    Dive into Learning with This Ocean-Themed Sensory Game! 🐠🌊

    Let your little one go on a deep-sea math adventure with this ocean-themed sensory game that combines magnetic fishing, counting, and glowing visuals! Designed for the IKEA Flisat sensory table, this activity uses the VIPrint Studio Multi-Use Insert, Small Light Table Insert, and Printable Fishing Game Insert to turn your table into an exciting underwater world.

    It’s a fun and educational way to explore early math skills, fine motor development, and friendly competition—all through play!

    Materials Needed

    ✔ IKEA Flisat sensory table and Trofast bin (Large and small)
    ✔ VIPrint Studio Multi-Use Insert
    ✔ VIPrint Studio Small Light Table Insert
    ✔ VIPrint Studio Printable Fishing Game Insert
    ✔ Hape Gone Fishin’! Game
    ✔ Mini ocean animal figurines
    ✔ Magnetic translucent shapes
    ✔ Light source under the small light insert

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    How to Play: Ocean Fishing Math Game

    1️⃣ Set Up Your Underwater Scene

    • Place the numbered fish, magnetic translucent shapes, and ocean animal models into large IKEA Trofast bin.
    • Place the light source in the small Trofast bin.
    • Place the Multi-Use Insert and Small Light Table Insert on top.
    • Lay the Printable Fishing Game Insert over the multi-use insert to create an ocean backdrop.

    2️⃣ Start Fishing!

    • Each child takes a turn using a magnetic fishing rod to “catch” a fish or item from a hole.
    • When they pull out a fish, check the number on it and help them add it to their score.
    • When they pull out the translucent chips, keep it aside for counting later.

    3️⃣ Keep Score & Compete

    • Players continue fishing until all pieces are caught.
    • Add up the numbers on each child’s fish and chips to find the total score.
    • 🎉 The player with the highest number wins the ocean math challenge!

    Extra Play Ideas & Learning Extensions

    🔢 Addition Practice:

    • Let kids write down their numbers and add them up using the light table insert as the whiteboard.

    🐙 Ocean Storytelling:

    • Use the ocean animal models to create stories or roleplay scenes between rounds.

    🌈 Light Table Twist:

    • Catch translucent magnetic tiles and layer them on the light table to explore color mixing as a calming break between math rounds.

    Why This Activity Is a Splash Hit!

    ✔ Hands-On Math Practice – Addition becomes a game, not a chore!
    ✔ Builds Motor Skills – Fishing with a rod improves hand-eye coordination.
    ✔ Encourages Turn-Taking & Fair Play – Great for cooperative learning.
    ✔ Visually Engaging & Thematic – Ocean theme and glowing elements keep kids excited and focused.

    🌟 Want more themed insert activities for your Flisat table? Follow along for seasonal, sensory, and skill-building fun!
    🐟 What would your child love to catch in their fishing game? Let us know in the comments! 🎣💙

  • Counting with Light – A Glowing Math Activity Using Translucent cubes on the Light Table

    Counting with Light – A Glowing Math Activity Using Translucent cubes on the Light Table

    Make Early Math Magical with Light Table Counting! ✨🔢

    Turn math into a sensory-rich adventure with this light table counting activity! Using translucent blocks and a VIPrint Studio Light Table Insert, your child will explore numbers in a hands-on, glowing way that makes counting, sorting, and number recognition super engaging.

    Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this activity combines visual stimulation with early math learning—a win-win for playful education!

    Materials Needed

    ✔ IKEA Flisat sensory table
    ✔ VIPrint Studio Light Table Insert
    ✔ Light source (LED panel or light pad under the table)
    ✔ Translucent lucite cubes or math manipulatives (e.g. see-through cubes, discs, or tiles)
    ✔ Dry erase marker

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    How to Play: Light Table Counting Game

    1️⃣ Set Up the Scene

    • Put the light into the trofast bin.
    • Put the Light Table Insert on Trofast bin into your IKEA Flisat sensory table.
    • Turn on the light to illuminate the space.
    • Write number 1-10 on the insert.

    2️⃣ Start Counting!

    • Ask your child to place the correct number of translucent cubes on or next to each number card.
    • Encourage counting out loud: “One… two… three…”

    3️⃣ Add Color Sorting or Patterns

    • Sort blocks by color while counting.
    • Try patterns like ABAB or AABB as they count (e.g., red-yellow-red-yellow).

    📌 Tip: Use different shapes or colors for added visual interest and math extension!

    Level Up the Learning

    🌟 Math Challenges

    • Ask: “Can you find two groups of 3 blocks?”
    • Try simple addition: “Put 2 red + 2 blue—how many do you have now?”

    🎨 Creative Play Integration

    • Build towers with a certain number of blocks.
    • Create light block bar graphs based on favorite colors or fruits.

    Why This Activity is So Effective

    ✔ Builds Number Sense – Kids learn 1:1 correspondence, quantity recognition, and counting skills.
    ✔ Engaging Sensory Play – The glowing table makes math extra fun and interactive.
    ✔ Develops Fine Motor Skills – Picking up and placing blocks improves dexterity.
    ✔ Encourages Independent Exploration – Kids love the freedom to build and learn at their own pace.

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    📣 What’s your child’s favorite number to build with glowing blocks? Share below! ⬇️💡