Activity for ages 4 to 6. Students will have so much fun counting from 1 to 20 with this playful dinosaur counting mat. Use it for small group work, partner work, or at a math station. Then hop on over and check out our Dinosaur Number Puzzles too! Getting Ready This activity was so easy […]
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Gingerbread Clip Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 6. My students love using clip cards at math stations! They’re an engaging way to help students with one-to-one counting, number recognition, subitizing, and fine motor skills. These gingerbread clip cards are a super sweet way to practice counting sets 0-20. After you grab the free download below, be sure […]
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Football Clip Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 6. One-to-one correspondence, fine motor practice, and number recognition are just some of the reasons I love using clip cards with my kindergarten students. And this football variety is sure to score a touchdown with young sports fans! It’s great practice for counting sets 1-20. Scroll below to download your freebie […]
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Color by Ten Frame
Activity for ages 4 to 6. Ten frames are a powerful tool for kids who are learning to recognize the numbers 1 to 10. And, when students are ready to stretch their learning through teen numbers, those same ten frames make the concept stick. Whether you’re working on the numbers 0 to 10 or are […]
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Free Pumpkin Puzzles Numbers 1-40
These free pumpkin puzzles are perfect for Fall! They’re a fun way to practice counting, number recognition, matching and fine motor skills. Grab your free printable pumpkin puzzles below. I’m so excited that Fall is on its way! It’s my favorite time of year and I love sharing it with my kids. I created this […]
[starbox] Pumpkin Counting Mat
Activity for ages 4 to 6. I knew as soon as I saw these adorable pumpkin erasers, I would need a fun counting activity to use them in the classroom. This pumpkin counting mat gives young learners practice with counting from 1-20 with a fun seasonal twist. Scroll below to download your freebie, then hop over and […]
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Bug Counting Clip Cards
Activity for ages 4 to 6. Have some students who love anything creepy crawly?! These bug counting clip cards are a fun way to add some insect fun to your math centers while practicing counting from 0-20 and reading ten frames. Scroll down to grab your free clip cards and then fly over and grab our Bug and […]
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Number Decomposition
Activity for ages 4 to 6. Working on number decomposition? These playful, hands-on practice sheets are a must. Try the sample below and the grab the complete pack in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! What Is Number Decomposition? Number decomposition is just a fancy way of saying “understanding different combinations that make the […]
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Rain Cloud Counting Clip Cards
Activity for ages 4 to 6. These Rain Cloud Counting Clip Cards are a fun, hands-on way to practice counting from 0 to 20 – an important skill for pre-k and kindergarten students. Grab the freebie below and then hop over and grab our Raindrop Beginning Sound Match for even more rainy day fun! Getting Ready […]
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Heart Counting
Activity for ages 4 to 6. My kindergarten students always love counting with manipulatives during math so I was excited to pull together this Valentine’s themed heart counting mat to give young learners hands-on practice counting 1 to 20. Getting Ready This heart counting mat is super easy to prepare! I just printed the download […]
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Snow Counting Mats
Activity for ages 3 to 5. We always have so much fun with counting cards! These snow counting mats give kids hands-on practice reading and counting the numbers 1 to 10. Grab your free set below and then snag 20 more must-try winter activities HERE! Getting Ready These counting mats are so easy to prepare. You […]
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Number Formation Pack
Activity for ages 4 to 6. If you’re looking for a motivating, easy prep way to teach kids how to write and recognize the numbers 0 to 30, you’ve come to the right spot. This number formation pack is brimming with effective teaching strategies: hands-on activity sheets, memorable rhymes and helpful posters. Download your copy now […]
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63 Game Changing Pre-K Centers
Our super popular alphabet, fine motor and preschool math packs bundled together for an easy (and DISCOUNTED!) bundle.
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25 Pre-K Math Centers
Activities for ages 3 to 5. Looking for motivating math centers for your Pre-K classroom? These 25 hands-on, ready to print activities teach shapes, counting to 20, writing numbers, patterns and graphing. The activities make it so easy to set up math stations! Just print, prep and play. Grab your mega pack of 25 Pre-K Math Centers in my shop […]
[starbox] Christmas Tree Number Match
Activity for ages 3 to 5. With Christmas around the corner, it can be fun to add in a little holiday spirit to our learning centers and activities. This printable Christmas tree number match is fun, easy-prep way to work on number recognition, subitizing, counting, ten frames, and twenty frames too with Pre-K and Kindergarten […]
[starbox] Counting Bear Clip Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 5. Counting bears are such a motivating math manipulative for young children. They’re great for practicing patterns, graphing and (of course!) counting. Bring a big dose of hands-on fun to ordinary number work with this colorful batch of counting bear clip cards. They’re a playful way to learn the numbers 1 to 12! Getting Ready […]
[starbox] Fall Counting Puzzles
Activity for ages 3 to 5. Building up number sense, including number recognition and counting, takes a lot of time and practice. Since we always aim to make learning fun, we were excited to pull out this playful batch of fall counting puzzles! They are perfect for preschoolers and early kindergarteners who are learning numbers and […]
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Apple Ten Frame Clip Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 5. Apples are a popular theme in fall. Bring a seasonal twist to your learning with these fun, apple-themed ten frame count and clip cards! They are perfect for preschool and kindergarten students who are learning to count and recognize sets to 12. Getting Ready One of the great things about […]
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Exercise Counting Game
Activity for ages 3 to 6. Counting from 1 to 10 is an important skill for young learners. Make it fun for kids to practice with this playful exercise counting game. Spin-an-Exercise is the perfect activity to do with your child at home or as a whole group brain break at school. Getting Ready This […]
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Ice Cream Number and Ten Frame Match
Activity for ages 4 to 6. I love using ten frames with my students because they’re such a fun way to help them understand what numbers REALLY mean. This super sweet ice cream math game has children match number and ten frame cards from 0-20. It’s the perfect math activity to use with young learners this summer! […]
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Activity for ages 3 to 5. These adorable fingerprint fish are a must-try number and craft activity for preschool or early kindergarten. The hands-on math project is a playful way to practice reading and counting from 1 to 10 – a skill they’ll use for a lifetime. Getting Ready To prep, I simply printed a copy […]
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Weather Count and Clip Cards
These Weather Count and Clip Cards are the perfect addition to your math centers or small group tables this spring. Simply count the pictures and clip the corresponding number. You’re all set! It’s the perfect combination to our popular Weather Activity Pack. Getting Ready To prep, I printed the Weather Count and Clip Cards (below) on cardstock […]
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Teen Number Coverall
Activity for ages 5 to 6. Teen numbers can be a tricky concept for students but this St. Patrick’s Day themed coverall game is a fun and engaging way to help little leprechauns get lucky mastering their teen numbers. It’s the perfect combination to our popular Number Formation Pack! Getting Ready To prep the activity, I printed the […]
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Valentine Twenty Frames
Activity for ages 4 to 6. After mastering numbers to ten, moving on to teen numbers can be a little tricky for some kids. These valentine twenty frames are a playful, hands-on way to work on counting sets and writing the numbers 10-20. They’re the perfect compliment to our free valentine ten frame sheets HERE. […]
[starbox] Snowman Button Counting Puzzles
Activity for ages 3 to 5. I love activities that put a seasonal twist on learning important concepts, and these snowman button counting puzzles do just that! They are a great math center or hands on learning activity for preschool or kindergarteners this winter. Be sure to hop over and snag our Winter Mega Pack too! Getting […]
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Cookie Count and Clip Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 5. I love activities that work on multiple skills at once and these playful cookie clip cards do just that! Counting, number recognition, reading number words, fine motor skills… these cookie count and clip cards are packed with learning. They make a great math center or hands on activity for […]
[starbox] Farm Counting Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 5. Looking for a fun way to practice counting to 20?! These playful, farm-themed counting cards are sure to bring smiles to kids’ faces. Grab a card, read the number written at the top and draw the missing eggs to make the picture match. Such a simple and fun math […]
[starbox] Pumpkin QR Code Cards 1-20
Activity for ages 5 to 6. I love using QR codes with my kindergarten students! They’re a great way to integrate technology into a lesson and are very easy for young learners to use. These Pumpkin QR Code Cards add a fun, fall-themed twist to math time. They’re such a motivating way for kids to count […]
[starbox] Spring Counting Puzzles
Looking for a way to make counting and identifying numbers fun this spring? These 1-12 spring number puzzles are perfect for getting your preschooler counting and matching! With bright and fun pictures to count, they are perfect to add to your plans this spring! Getting Ready My kids love puzzles, and I love to have […]
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Pond Counting Mats: Numbers 1-10
Activity for ages 3 to 5. Looking for a fun way to work on counting 1-10 with preschoolers?! Whether you use turtle counters, plastic frogs or something else, these playful counting cards will be a fun part of a pond or spring theme! Getting Ready There is something about ponds that is so serene and peaceful. My […]
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Valentine Counting Cards
These Valentine’s Day counting cards are a perfect math game to add to your Valentine’s Day collection and they are great for building fine motor skills too! In the mood for more Valentine’s Day fun?! Grab our V Day activity pack for kindergarten and preschool. Getting Ready To prep, I printed a copy of the valentine […]
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Gumdrop Counting Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 5. These gumdrop counting cards are a fun way to help preschoolers and kindergarteners work on the numbers 1 to 10 this holiday season. Christmas is such a fun time for kids. All the new sights, smells and tastes that they don’t experience year-round are finally available for them to test and […]
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Christmas Tree Counting Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 5. If you’re looking for a fun way to teach kids number recognition, counting, one-to-one correspondence, number writing and even beginning addition this holiday season, you’ve come to the right spot. These festive Christmas tree counting cards are a motivating, hands-on way to tackle the numbers 1 to 10. Getting […]
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Peanuts Movie Activities
My kids love the Peanuts movie so you can imagine their joy when they snagged these adorable, FREE Peanuts trick-or-treat bags at Safeway. Two of their favorite things bundled into one reusable bag?! Smile-worthy! I am proud to be a Safeway compensated blogger. Peanuts Playdough Mats With their new bags in hand, I knew it was the […]
[starbox] Number Activity Sheets
Activity for ages 3 to 5. For most kids, learning how to count and write numbers takes lots and lots of practice. So why not make all of that hard work fun for kids?! These free number activity sheets are a no prep, motivating way to practice the numbers 0 to 5. Grab your set […]
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Activity for ages 4 to 6. Fall is here, and it’s always fun to incorporate the season into some engaging learning activities! This ten frame matching game is perfect for the season. It’s a fun way to develop number sense and, since it can be played in different ways, is great for differentiation! Getting Ready To prepare this fun […]
[starbox] Pumpkin Ten Frames
Activity for ages 4 to 5. Fall is the perfect time to put a little pumpkin twist on learning. These adorable pumpkin ten frame sheets are a colorful, hands-on way to practice the numbers 1 to 10. Just grab an orange crayon or marker, print the pages and you’re ready for some fun fall math. Getting […]
[starbox] Pumpkin Count and Clip Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 5. These free pumpkin count and clip cards are a fun way for preschoolers and beginning kindergarteners to practice number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, counting and fine motor skills. And they’re a perfect addition to any Halloween or fall unit! Getting Ready I printed the pumpkin cards (below) on cardstock to […]
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Free Apple Playdough Mats
Activity for ages 2 to 5. We love playdough recipes and activities! With fall just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to whip up a batch of oh-so-yummy green apple playdough and get some hands-on number practice. These free apple playdough mats are a perfect preschool math activity for fall. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. […]
[starbox] Free Apple Tree Counting Mats
Activity for ages 3 to 5. These free apple tree counting mats are perfect for fall! Just grab some pom poms and you’re ready for some fun, hands-on practice with counting, number recognition, vocabulary building and fine motor skills. I’m absolutely in love with the fall season. It really is my favorite time of year. I […]
[starbox] 4 Must-Try Dice Games
Activities for ages 4 to 8. Dice games are a quick, screen free way to entertain kids when you’re at home or on the go. These four must-try dice games are my family’s favorites. They’re easy to learn, fun to play, and {as a HUGE bonus} teach kids important math skills too. Gotta’ love that! Getting […]
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Number Playdough Mats
Activity for ages 3 to 5. We use playdough a lot at our house. I’m very insistent that learning shouldn’t be filled with a bunch of worksheets, so when it came time to learn numbers, I created these free printable playdough mats to give my kids hands-on number recognition, counting, one-to-one correspondence and fine motor practice. […]
[starbox] 15 Clever Counting Cards
Counting cards are an easy prep, fun way to help kids practice number sequence, one-to-one correspondence, number recognition and {of course} counting! These 15 counting cards are our favorite freebies from across the web. They’re creative, engaging and hands-on. A perfect combo for some serious counting fun. Kids will love adding eyeballs to a batch of colorful monster counting cards. […]
[starbox] 4th of July Preschool Pack
Activities for ages 4 to 6. Are you looking to introduce some fun 4th of July early learning activities to your preschooler? Well look no further! These two jam packed activity packets are the perfect solution. Combined, this gives you a fantastic handwriting practice workbook, along with two number puzzles(depending on your students’ abilities) PLUS a […]
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Monster Counting Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 5. These monster counting cards are sure to kick up the cool math factor. Little monsters will love practicing number recognition and counting as they add eyes to each monster card. The freebie’s an uber fun way to practice the numbers 1 to 20. Getting Ready The prep work was as quick and easy […]
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Bug Number Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 4. 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. Getting Ready To prep, I printed the bug cards {HERE} on cardstock to give […]
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Free LEGO Mat
Activity for ages 3 to 6. There are so many fun ways to sneak in math with this simple LEGO mat. Whether you need to practice colors, counting, number recognition, addition or subtraction, kids will happily get to work rolling, building and matching. Scroll below to grab your freebie and get ready for some serious fun. Getting […]
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Counting Cards
The simple humor in Laura Numeroff’s whitty children’s books makes them fun for kids and grown ups alike. After reading the classic “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” a few days ago, I pulled out a little surprise for my kids: a set of cookie counting cards in serious need of some chocolate chips. They were THRILLED with the […]
[starbox] Rainy Day Clip Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 5. These rainy day counting clip cards are filled with all things rain: puffy clouds, weatherproof boots and oversized umbrellas. They’re a colorful way to practice counting and make a great addition to any preschool weather unit. Be sure to hop over and grab our popular Weather Activity Pack too! Getting Ready To make […]
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Activity for ages 3 to 6. This colorful dice game had my 5 year old, A, practicing adding to 10 and literally jumping out of her chair with excitement for her rainbow snack. As a bonus, turning snack time into a game made eating healthy food all the more fun. Getting Ready To make the rainbow placemat, I […]
[starbox] Counting Leprechaun Gold
Activity for ages 3 to 5. Little leprechauns will love counting their gold stash with these motivating cards. Slide them into a Ziploc to make a simple preschool busy bag or set them up as a math station. However you decide to use them, these freebies are an engaging way to practice counting, number recognition and number sequencing. […]
[starbox] St. Patrick’s Day Puzzles
Activity for ages 3 to 5. Whether you need a low prep preschool math game or screen-free busy bag, these free St. Patrick’s Day puzzles are a fun, hands-on way to practice ABC and 123 order. Getting Ready I printed a copy of the puzzles {HERE} on cardstock to give them extra durability and cut […]
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The Lorax Number Match Up
Activity for ages 3 to 5. The Lorax is a classic Dr. Seuss children’s book about a Lorax who defends the truffala trees against extinction. After reading the story together a few weeks back, my boys and I played a fun follow up: The Lorax Number Match Up – a counting, number recognition and fine motor activity in one. […]
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Too Big, Too Small, Just Right
Activity for ages 4 to 8. Three hours into a recent plane ride with our three kids, I became a little desperate for some new entertainment. Since I was really low on supplies, I dug deep and started thinking back to my days teaching kindergarten. That’s when this simple little game popped into my head. Too […]
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Number Counting and Tracing Book
Activity for ages 3 to 5. Our free printable alphabet tracing roads have been a HUGE hit so I was excited to put together a follow up activity book that was all about numbers. This freebie is a hands-on way to teach kids how to write and understand 0 to 10. Use it as a classroom math […]
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20 Super Fun Number Games for Kids
Activities for ages 3 to 5. Hands-on number games are a great way to help kids learn how to read, write and understand numbers. This list of 20 “why didn’t I think of that?!” number games shares our favorite finds from across the web. Writing Numbers Teach kids silly chants to help them remember how to […]
[starbox] Race to Twenty LEGO Game
Activity for ages 4 to 5. My boys are big LEGO fans so I love using them to sneak in some reading and math practice when I can. This LEGO Game: Race to Twenty was a low prep, fun way to help Big Brother {4.5} work on those tricky teen numbers. Getting Ready I pulled out ten […]
[starbox] Egg Carton Ten Frames
Activity for ages 4 to 5. My preschool daughter loves fun math games so when I came across some ridiculously cute chenille chicks at the craft store, I couldn’t resist buying them. I knew they would be perfect for a chick counting activity using ten frames. Ten frames are simple but highly useful tools that […]
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Penguin Dominoes
Activity for ages 3 to 5. Hands down, our favorite math center right now is Penguin Number Dominoes – a fun game teaching number concept and comparison. Scroll down to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our Winter Activity Pack for more ideas to keep the kids busy and learning this […]
[starbox] Number Trail Mix
Activity for ages 3 to 6 Learning numbers is fun and tasty with this activity. This simple number trail mix is a fun way to get kids involved in packing their own snacks AND sneak in a little math practice too. It’s the perfect compliment to our favorite counting cards! Getting Ready Gathering supplies for […]
