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  • 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! ⬇️💡