Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand and apply basic arithmetic concepts through fun activities related to The Backyardigans.

Materials and Prep

• Backyardigans-themed flashcards or printed images
• Paper and crayons
• A small toy or stuffed animal

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Backyardigans Counting: Show your toddler the Backyardigans-themed flashcards or printed images. Ask them to count the number of characters or objects on each card.

2. Backyardigans Addition: Give your toddler a piece of paper and crayons. Draw a simple scene from The Backyardigans and ask them to add the number of characters or objects in the scene. For example, if there are two characters on the paper, ask them to draw two more characters and write the total number.

3. Backyardigans Subtraction: Use the small toy or stuffed animal as a prop. Ask your toddler to imagine a scenario where the toy represents a character from The Backyardigans. Start with a certain number of characters and ask them to subtract a specific number. For instance, if there are three characters and you take away two, how many are left?

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "In The Backyardigans, we can count how many characters or objects we see!"
• "Let's add together the characters we draw to find the total!"
• "Sometimes, we need to take away characters to see how many are left!"