These free bug number cards are a motivating way for preschoolers to practice counting and number recognition.
Grab your copy of the creepy-crawly bug cards below and then check out our three fun ways to use them.
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Getting Ready
To prep, I printed the bug cards (HERE) on cardstock to give them extra durability and make the colors pop.
Then, I cut them apart and invited Middle Brother over to join me. So quick and easy.
Bug Number Cards – 3 Ways to Play
I wanted Middle Brother to first arrange the cards from 1 to 9 bugs to practice comparing and counting. He made quick work of the challenge and soon had all of the cards in their just-right spot.
The next challenge was an obvious follow up: laying the matching number card underneath. As he found each pair, he strengthened his number recognition and number concept. He could easily see that the symbol 1 can look like one dot or one bee.
Then came the real fun: playing a competitive round of Memory. We flipped over all of the cards and laid them face down on our table. We each took turns turning over two cards at a time. If they matched, we kept them.
If they didn’t match, we flipped them back over in the same spot.
It was a close game, but Middle Brother inched ahead and won the game with 5 pairs to my 4 number cards.
Grab Your Bug Cards
Ready to play?! Download your free bug cards HERE.
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Hi,
I am a kindergarten teacher from St. John’s, Newfoundland in Canada. I just wanted to express how wonderful I find all your resources, tips and suggestions. I have printed many of your free printables and I am really looking forward to trying them out in my classroom this year!
Sincerely,
Stephanie Starkes
You made my day, Stephanie!! I am THRILLED that you’re enjoying our resources, tips and suggestions so much. You all are the reason that we do this work and it’s always exciting to know that it’s helpful.