1. Counting Bugs Unit designed by Christy McBee Smith, Gordon County School System, 2006 Standards Addressed: MKN1: Students will connect numerals to the quantities they represent. a.Count a number of objects up to 30. MKP1: Students will solve problems that arise in mathematics and in other contexts. b. With the use of manipulatives, solve routine word problems related to all appropriate kindergarten math standards. MKP5: Students will create and use pictures, manipulatives, models, and symbols to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas.

2. Stepwise Instructional Task Worksheet Early Elementary Mathematics Numbers: Bugs

3. Insect handheld stamps created by hot gluing wooden pegs to the backs of flat stamps

5. Colored dots placed where students need to stamp their insects.

6. 1 3 2 1 1 1 2 Number stickers on picture to help students identify and/or match numbers.