- Counting the number of cans of fruit juice
- Identifying and naming numbers on the cans
- Comparing the sizes of different cans
- Sorting the cans based on size or color
- Adding or subtracting the number of cans
For continued development, you can encourage the child to:
- Create their own pretend store using empty cans and practice counting and sorting them
- Use the cans to create patterns by arranging them in a specific order
- Practice simple addition and subtraction by asking the child to add or remove a certain number of cans from a set
- Introduce the concept of measurement by comparing the volume of different cans