Numbers in riddles, proverbs, sayings. The project "Mathematics around us"

Such a task in a modern elementary school is already received by first-graders. Which is not surprising, on the one hand, because right now they are getting acquainted with numbers and numbers. In addition, children need to understand where mathematical knowledge is used in life.

But, on the other hand, “Numbers in riddles, proverbs, sayings” is a rather complicated topic for a first-grader.

Here are some tips to help you complete this task well.

What is the difference between a number and a number?

This issue may be the beginning of the project. Answering him, the student will get acquainted with new information. He learns that puzzles with the number 1 are different from puzzles with a unit, for example.

It turns out that numbers are just mathematical letters. With their help, specific values ​​of numbers are recorded, as well as with the help of letters in Russian words are formed.

Times have changed and are changing. It is known that in the cultures of various nations there were counting systems, which consisted of a different number of numbers than what was usual for us. For instance:

  • two;
  • five;
  • seven;
  • eight;
  • twelve;
  • sixteen;
  • twenty.

And in languages ​​such as Hebrew, Church Slavonic, Ancient Greek, numbers were denoted by letters.

The math is around us. Figures

The math is around us. Mystery numbers

Starting to study mathematics, children first get to know the numbers. To learn all of them, from zero to nine, puzzles about numbers will help.

These poems, where values ​​new to the children are compared with well-known objects, will help to include the imagination of little guessers. A positive result can be considered such a situation when the children themselves begin to offer their associations:

1. I look like a bagel.

I mean “nothing”.

You get me too

Without answering a question!

(answer: number 0)

2. A twig after a twig stuck into the ground,

So that a new flowerbed is not trampled.

What number (and it’s not difficult)

Each stick in the fence is similar?

(answer: number 1)

3. Sailing in the lake

The swan is white and the swan is black.

The necks of the neck are smoothly arched.

With a number can we compare them with which?

(answer: number 2)

4. I look like the letter “z”

I am forever forever too.

The figure is a small snake

Guess my friend, hurry up.

(answer: number 3)

Mysteries about numbers

5. If the chair is turned over

And take a close look

It will become a figure immediately.

Which one? I ask you!

(answer: number 4)

6. Now, friends, let's see the reflection,

Without interrupting the swans gliding.

And what reminded everyone of a deuce,

It will become a new figure of some kind.

(answer: number 5)

7. I am a castle, but they didn’t close me,

The bow was not attached.

And in appearance similar

A number by name ...

(answer: number 6)

8. What is the mowing meadow

Mowing grass like an old one?

His instrument, perhaps

Can you guess the number?

(answer: number 7)

9. Guess you all

Snowman without a head.

For the third guys

Not enough. Two are standing

Snow globe

One on top of the other.

First guess!

We add later!

(answer: number 8)

10. This figure is closest to the top ten.

The tadpole bent its tail,

He looked into our notebooks for a visit.

And in our notebooks everything is in order!

(answer: number 9)

In the classroom, puzzles about numbers can be alternated with coloring on this topic. If you play with your children for several days this way, then they will already remember all the numbers well for the test tasks.

Numbers in proverbs and sayings

Riddles are good for learning numbers. But one should not forget about such a richness of the native language as short edifying sayings.

Proverbs and sayings often contain different numbers. There are children's poems that can be discussed, both studying mathematics, and in the lessons of the Russian language. To single out the main idea in them, explain it and see what figure plays the main role here is an interesting lesson:

I broke through to the gate

I tried to beat everyone more precisely.

I trained for good reason -

I play the coolest!

I, like a lion, fought with the enemy.

But my coach was smiling

Somehow it’s not at all good.

And the guys I heard a laugh.

And in the end it turned out

What the team ... lost.

And, of course, got

Most of all to me "on a nut".

I didn’t feel a partner

I did not give the ball soon.

And in the junior tournament

We are in the table below all.

I am worthy of reproach

After all, one is not a warrior!

Change I'm configured.

Then success awaits us!

Poems about numbers

Riddles, proverbs and sayings of the number contain a variety of different. You can find a great many of them in books and on the Internet. And similar methodological material is constantly updated:

Nice birthday present

Book, toy and treat.

But there is no limit to my happiness

I got no cake and no candy.

Mom came to congratulate

Holding a curly puppy!

We tremble with impatience.

Hooray! We’ll run for a walk on the street!

He spanks the puddle straight

And of course, I followed the puppy.

The kid sees a hole in the fence: "Woof!"

We climb together. I tore my sleeve.

Chased by a lame-footed cat

And stretched right on the road!

Forgotten cat, we began to fight.

Flocks of wool flies, clothes crumple.

Tired we returned home.

“Two boots, you are a pair. Oh my God!"

Looking at us, mom said to us.

She led both to the bath tiredly.

But I didn’t understand the puppy,

After all, we walked without boots!

Proverbs with numbers

Tales and paintings

Figures are found in various works of art. Children are familiar and close to folklore. They all love fairy tales. And there, as in riddles, proverbs, sayings, numbers are found at every step:

Now let's remember the tales

Tell me, how many piglets were there?

And how many bears were in the house?

Bogatyrs, what are they going to the picture?

Look carefully at the pictures.

Here the number will be suitable ...!

(answer: number three)

Now answer how many gnomes

Did Snow White live in the house?

(answer: seven)

Answers in children's songs

In games and jokes familiar to first-graders, numbers are also often used. You can recall the well-known "in the pit bang! Crushed forty flies! " and find many more such verses:

How many geese are fun

Are the grannies in the villages?

In a children's song, the clue is hidden.

You find the answer, do not be lazy!

(answer: two)

The project "Mathematics around us"

Creativity Trigger

Receiving a task from a teacher to prepare a mathematics project “Numbers in riddles, proverbs ...”, elementary school students naturally turn to their parents for help. Moms and dads, as well as older sisters and brothers, study library volumes and Internet sites in search of the necessary information.

It is contained in this material.

We should not just forget that the development of the child’s imagination and the awakening of his own creative abilities is very important.

To complete the final assignment, the verses given here about numbers and numbers can become a “trigger”. Of course, with the participation of adults.


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