Curious George
George's Busy Day
Ages 3 - 5
Join George on his very Busy Day as he learns a lot about numbers and counting – forward and backward – and is introduced to addition and subtraction.
Games
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Curious George
Apple Picking
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Numbers
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
Numbered apples are floating in the water on their way to the cider press. Help George and Jumpy grab the right ones to fill the gaps in the apple number line.Learning Goals
Using number lines to identify missing numbers up to 19 -
Curious George
Blast Off
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Counting
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
George is counting down to launch some rockets. Help him find the numbers biggest to smallest. 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... Blast Off!Learning Goals
Counting backwards from 10 -
Curious George
Bubble Pop
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Counting
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
George is having fun taking a soapy bath! Count bubbles as you pop them, either by clapping (requires a microphone) or by clicking.Learning Goals
Counting by ones -
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Bug Catcher
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Counting
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
When catching bugs, the important thing is: to get the most! Help George figure out which group of bugs is bigger, and then catch them.Learning Goals
Counting and comparing two sets of numbers to see which set has more or less -
Curious George
Bunny Ride
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Counting
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
When you take a road trip with George and his bunny friends, there's one thing to remember: rabbits are always hungry, so make sure to collect carrots as you drive along.Learning Goals
Counting on by ones from a number other than 1 -
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Count with Allie
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Counting,
- Numbers
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
Join in the fun as George and his friend Allie read this interactive counting book together.Learning Goals
Counting and representing quantities in different ways – using real objects, drawings, words, and numerals; read and write numerals 0 to 19 -
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Fair Shares
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Counting
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
When sharing, the key word is "fair." George is handing out biscuits to dogs. Can you help him give each dog the same amount?Learning Goals
Count and separate a set up to 12 into two or three equal groups (equal partitioning or fair sharing) -
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Flower Garden
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Counting
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
Flowers are popping up everywhere! Help George keep track of how many there are by counting with him.Learning Goals
Counting by ones up to 19 -
Curious George
Game Maker
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Addition,
- Counting,
- Data Analysis,
- Numbers,
- Shapes
Devices:
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
Use this asset-rich tool to create personalized math and creativity games for your interactive whiteboard!Learning Goals
Create your own games to practice a variety of math skills and freeplay activities in the classroom. -
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Hat Grab
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Data Analysis
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
George is curious: which color hat is the most popular at the airport? Of course, the best way to figure this out is by grabbing hats from people's heads to make a chart!Learning Goals
Data analysis and graphing; using a real graph to compare numbers; analyzing data to determine which set has more or less -
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Hide and Seek
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Counting
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
Help George search for hidden numbers, words, and animals in this hide-and-seek game.Learning Goals
Number words and number recognition -
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High Five
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Counting
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
Monkey-hand painting: what better way to learn how to count by fives! Make some great art with George.Learning Goals
Counting by fives -
Curious George
Meatball Launcher
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Counting
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
George is working in Chef Pisghetti's restaurant, and is using the new meatball launcher! Help him add the right number of meatballs to each plate.Learning Goals
Count out 1 to 5 objects upon request -
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Monkey Jump
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Counting
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
Dulson's Toy Store is full of fun stuff. Jump along with George to fill a bin with balls (requires Webcam), and count them as you do. (If you have no camera, your mouse will work as well.)Learning Goals
Counting -
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Museum of Tens
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Addition
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
George is setting up exhibits for Professor Wiseman, but some of the items are missing. Help George figure out how many more items are needed to make 10.Learning Goals
Adding objects to complete a set of ten -
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Ribbit
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Addition,
- Subtraction
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
George loves the sounds of frogs croaking in the pond. Help him control the number of frogs in his chorus with the + or - signs.Learning Goals
Understanding the meaning of addition (+) and subtraction (-) -
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Train Station
Ages: 3 - 5
Skills:
- Addition
Devices:
- Online Game ,
- Interactive Whiteboard
Description
George is playing with his train set. Can you help him build trains of specific lengths?Learning Goals
Addition, decomposing numbers up to a total of 10 in various ways
Activities
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Curious George: Hands Down!
Skills:
- Counting
Count with George using your hands!
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Curious George: How Many Colors?
Skills:
- Counting
Count different colored objects!
About the Show
CURIOUS GEORGE is an Emmy award-winning animated series based on the popular books by Margret and H.A. Rey. It airs daily on PBS KIDS. Aimed at preschool viewers (ages three to five), the goal of the series is to inspire children to explore science, engineering, and math in the world around them. And what better guide is there for this kind of exploration than the world's most curious monkey?
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