Activity for ages 5 to 6. Making 10 is an important concept for early learners because it builds a foundation they’ll use for place value later. This crayon themed activity is a fun, hands-on way for kids to learn and practice all the ways to make 10 while using a ten frame. Scroll down to […]
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Math Emergent Readers
Activities for ages 3 to 5. Looking for a simple way to combine math and literacy?! Kids will love learning about shapes, numbers and patterns with these ten math emergent readers! Each set even includes pocket chart cards and follow up practice sheets so you can easily review and stretch students’ learning. Ready to read?! Grab […]
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Summer Spin and Graph
Activity for ages 4 to 6. What will reach the top first?! This summer themed math game will have your kids counting, graphing, and comparing. It’s perfect to play outside on a warm summer day or to add some summer inside your classroom at a math station. Scroll down and grab your graphing freebie, then […]
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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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14 Must-Have Bug and Butterfly Activities
Ages 4 to 6. Do your kids love bugs and butterflies?! These 14 must-have activities will keep preschoolers and kindergarteners learning and engaged for weeks. Practice alphabet letters, sight words, numbers, addition, writing, learn about the butterfly life cycle and so. much. more. Grab your Bug and Butterfly Activity Pack in our shop or on Teachers […]
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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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Leprechaun Making 10
Activity for ages 5 to 6. Making ten is an important concept for early math learners. It helps kids build a strong foundation of number concept and early addition. This festive, hands-on leprechaun activity is a playful way to practice counting on to ten. It’s the perfect compliment to our popular St. Patrick’s Day Activity […]
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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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Valentine’s Day Activity Pack
Looking for easy prep math and literacy activities for Valentine’s Day?! This pack is jam-packed.
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Winter Activity Pack
Activities for ages 4 to 6. These 20 motivating winter activities are perfect for pre-K and kindergarten! Use them as math and literacy centers, early finisher activities, morning tubs… the sky’s the limit. Whether you’re putting together a winter unit, or just want to step up math and literacy learning, this Winter Activity Pack is a must. […]
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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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Snowball Counting Clip Cards
Activity for ages 4 to 6. Counting one object to one number is an important skill for pre-k and kindergarten students. These Snowball Counting Clip Cards are a fun way to practice counting from 0-20. They are the perfect addition to our Winter Activity Pack! Getting Ready To prep the activity, I printed the sheets […]
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Christmas Activity Pack
Activities for ages 3 to 6. ‘Tis the season for Santa Claus, jingle bells and sweet treats. I love it! This go-to Christmas Activity Pack includes 23 elf-approved math and literacy activities bundled together in one easy instant download. It’s perfect for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Grab your set in my shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers. Literacy Activities Inside you’ll […]
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Monster Shape Graphs
Activity for ages 4 to 6. Need a playful 2D shape game for kids? You’re in the right spot. This entertaining monster game gives children practice with shape recognition AND graphing at the same time. It’s double the fun! Getting Ready The game has two versions: one practicing five shapes at once (triangle, hexagon, circle, […]
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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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16 Thanksgiving Centers
Activity for ages 3 to 6. Gobble, gobble! Get into the Thanksgiving spirit with a math and literacy pack that’s perfect for preschool and kindergarten. The 16 motivating math and literacy activities include ABC games, counting activities, sight word games, little reader books, graphing sheets, rhyming clip cards and more. Grab your set in our shop or on Teachers Pay […]
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Reindeer Coverall
Activity for ages 3 to 5. I love using coverall games with my students. They are great for partner work and for use at a math station. This Reindeer Coverall Game is a fun and festive way to help students identify numbers, as well as combine dots to add. Getting Ready This activity is super […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Flower Coverall
Activity for ages 5 to 6. Making ten is such an important concept for students because it builds their addition fact fluency and number concept. This playful flower coverall game is such a fun way to practice making ten with the numbers one through nine. Flower Coverall is perfect for spring! Getting Ready This activity is super simple […]
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Spring Ten Frame Subtraction
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Sometimes subtraction can be tricky to master, but using familiar tools like ten frames can really boost kids’ confidence and make practice fun! These spring ten frame subtraction printables are a great way to work on subtraction within 10 in a hands-on, engaging way this spring! They pair perfectly with our free spring […]
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Spring Addition
Activity for ages 5 to 6. Dive into your stash of mini erasers or use our printable cut outs for a playful spring addition game that gives kids practice writing and solving addition equations. It’s a perfect compliment to our popular Addition Write and Wipe Cards! Getting Ready To prepare the activity, I printed the […]
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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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Robot Addition Cards
Activity for ages 5 to 6. These playful robot write and wipe cards are a motivating way to help kids learn how to write and understand addition problems. The print and play activity is perfect to use as a math center or STEM box and is a perfect compliment to our popular Addition Write and Wipe Card […]
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Geoboard STEM Challenges
Activity for ages 4 to 8. Looking for an easy prep, motivating STEM challenge for kids?! These geoboard STEM cards are a must-try. Grab your set in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. What is STEM? STEM activities (science, technology, engineering and math) are all the rage in […]
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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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3D Shape Sorting Mats
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Help students identify real world objects shaped like cones, cubes, cylinders, pyramids, rectangular prisms, spheres, and triangular prisms with these playful, hands-on sorting mats. It’s the perfect compliment to our popular 3D Shape Activity Pack! Getting Ready To prep the activity, I first printed the sorting mats and 3D shape […]
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Must-try Playdough Mats
Activity for ages 2 to 6. These must-try playdough mats are a squishy, hands-on way to develop kids’ fine motor skills while they practice upper and lowercase letter formation, letter sounds, 2D shapes, counting and writing the numbers 1 to 10. They’re the perfect combination of fun and learning. Grab your pack in our shop or on Teachers Pay […]
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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. […]
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Valentine’s Addition and Subtraction Game
Activity for ages Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so some thematic learning is in order! Practice counting valentines with these addition and subtraction re-usable mats. They focus mainly on numbers to 20 so they’re perfect for first grade but are manageable for kindergarteners too. It’s the perfect compliment to our popular Valentine’s Day Activity Pack! […]
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Snowman Pattern Block Mats
Activity for ages 3 to 6. Pattern blocks are always a fabulous way to learn about shapes but our free snowman pattern block mats take kids’ learning to the next level by adding in a dose of counting and addition practice too. Grab your set below and then hop over and snag our complete Roll and […]
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Snowflake Making Ten Clip Cards
Activity for ages 5 to 6. I love using clip cards with my students! They are a fun, hands-on way for my students to learn and, as a big bonus, they also help with fine motor skills at the same time. These snowflake making ten clip cards are the perfect way for young learners to […]
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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 […]
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Ornament Comparing
Counting and comparing numbers is an important math skill for preschoolers and kindergarteners because it helps our youngest learners build strong number sense. Kids will love comparing ornaments in this hands-on (and addictively fun!) math game. It’s the perfect compliment to our Christmas Activity Pack! Getting Ready To prepare this activity, I first printed the Ornament […]
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NO PREP Place Value Activity Pack
Activities for ages 4 to 7. Learning place value can be a big challenge for kids – it’s a complicated concept, after all. The NO PREP place value pack is filled with engaging, motivating ways to tackle the numbers 1-120. No prepping, no gluing, no cutting. Just print and teach. Grab your set in our shop or on Teachers […]
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Place Value and Numbers to 100
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Understanding the concept of place value (the number 74 has 7 tens and 4 ones, for example) is important for children to develop a solid sense of numbers. Our place value activity mats are a hands-on way to practice reading, writing and counting numbers from 1 to 100. They’re great to use as […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Number Decomposition
Activity for ages 4 to 6. Help kids discover different ways to make the numbers 3 to 10 with these playful, hands-on number decomposition activities. The record sheets are perfect for preschool or kindergarten math centers. Just print a page, grab some manipulatives, and you’re ready to play! Grab your set in our shop or on […]
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3D Shape Activities
Learning 3D shapes just got WAY cooler! These engaging, hands-on 3D shape activities teach kids about cones, cubes, cylinders, hemispheres, hexagonal prisms, pyramids, rectangular prisms, spheres and triangular prisms. They’re great to use as math centers or math lessons in kindergarten, first grade or second grade. Grab your pack in our shop or on Teachers Pay […]
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Apple Addition Cards
Activity for ages 5 to 6. Whether you’re looking for a hands-on way to teach addition or you need a fun apple themed math activity, these apple addition cards are sure to be a hit! They’re the perfect match to our popular Addition Card Pack. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready To prep the […]
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Toothpick STEM Structures
Activity for ages 4 to 8. Need an easy way to help kids build engineering skills they’ll need for their STEM future? These 19 printable challenge cards are perfect to use in STEM centers, makerspaces, or math stations. Kids will love learning about 2 and 3-dimensional shapes as they build and analyze each design. Grab your […]
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Apple Race Math Game
Will the red, green, or yellow apple reach the top first?! This playful apple race math game has kids graphing, counting and comparing – important early math skills. It’s perfect to use as a math station, homeschool activity or morning work. Getting Ready To prepare this game, I first printed the game board (found at the […]
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Write and Wipe Subtraction Cards
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Looking for a fun way to teach kids about subtraction?! These write and wipe subtraction cards give children hands-on practice writing and solving problems. They’re great to use as a math center, small group activity or for individual practice. Grab the complete set of subtraction cards in our shop or […]
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Roll and Color 3D Shapes
Activity for ages 5 to 7. My kids love dice games! Something about not knowing what they will roll is always so exciting. Since our Roll and Cover 2D Shape Game was such a hit, I decided to follow up with a 3D version that would help them recognize and name three dimensional shapes too! The printable game is great […]
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Write and Wipe Counting Cards
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Nothing says summer fun quite like ice cream! These playful write and wipe counting cards are a motivating way to practice counting on from a given number and beginning addition. For more motivating counting on practice, be sure to hop over and grab our counting card pack too! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready […]
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Subtraction Word Problems to 20
Activity for ages 6 to 8. We all know that using math in real life makes numbers come alive for young children. With these subtraction word problems, kids can imagine the scenarios as they tackle them, making them less abstract and more concrete. The stories are brilliant for kindergarteners with a little support, and first […]
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Zoo Animal Race to the Top Counting Game
Activity for ages 3 to 5. I’ve never met a child who wasn’t interested in animals! Whether you’re looking for a fun follow up to a zoo field trip, or you need a motivating way to reinforce counting and graphing, kids will love this playful zoo animal race to the top game! Getting Ready To prep for the […]
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Shark Roll and Cover
Ages 3 to 7. This playful shark roll and cover game is a must-play! As kids race to cover all of their shark’s teeth, they won’t even notice they’re practicing counting, subitizing (instantly recognizing numbers), and adding at the same time. Grab the freebie (below) and then hop over and snag 10 more roll and cover […]
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Addition Word Problems to 20
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Addition word problems are a great way to practice solving equations using real world examples. Use these addition to 20 word problem cards as a math center, brain break or small group activity. Kinders and Grade 1 kids will love problem solving! P.S. Be sure to grab our addition write and […]
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Roll and Cover Pattern Block Mats
Activity for ages 4 to 7. Pattern blocks are a motivating, hands-on way to teach kids about shapes, patterns, measurement…. even fractions! These playful roll and cover pattern block mats add three more math skills to the list: counting, number recognition, and addition. They’re the perfect preview to our roll and cover pattern block mat pack! This post […]
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Shape Graphs
Activity for ages 4 to 6. I love teaching TWO skills with just ONE activity, don’t you?! These shape graphs are a playful way to teach the names and characteristics of the most common 2D shapes while working on graphing at the same time. They’re a fun addition to any 2d shape unit. 2D Shape Graphing Middle Brother […]
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2D Shape Activities
Activities for ages 3 to 6. The 2D Shape Activity Pack is bursting with motivating ways to learn about circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, ovals, rhombuses, trapezoids, hexagons, stars and hearts!! Clip 2D shape sandwiches, make interactive shape flap books, play dice games and so much more… Grab your set in our shop or on Teachers Pay […]
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LEGO Measurement
Activity for ages 6 to 8. My kids are LEGO obsessed! Yours too?! We’ve used them to practice addition and subtraction, counting, patterns… even engineering. I was super excited to add another LEGO themed learning activity to the mix: measurement. These printable activity sheets are perfect to use with kids who are just beginning to practice measurement and LEGO […]
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Roll and Color Shapes
Activity for ages 3 to 5. We love learning games that let us roll dice and we love to color. This roll and color shapes game is the best of both worlds! The motivating 2d shape game is perfect for preschoolers and early kindergarteners who need to build confidence in recognizing and naming their shapes. It is sure […]
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LEGO Addition and Subtraction
Activity for ages 4 to 7. LEGO fans will love these playful addition and subtraction game boards. They’re a motivating way to work on addition to five, subtraction within five and practicing addition and subtraction at the same time. Grab your free set (below) and then snag our subtraction and addition write and wipe cards! Getting Ready To […]
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Spring Pattern Cards
Activities for ages 3 to 6. With the trees budding, garden lettuces sprouting and red-breasted robins returning, it is definitely spring time. What better way to celebrate the new season than with some colorful spring pattern cards?! The bugs and critters on these spring pattern cards are so stinkin’ cute! When my daughter saw them […]
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Goldfish Counting Cards
My 3.5 year old is crazy about counting right now – fingers, shoes, birds… you name it, he counts it. So I was excited to pull together a set of colorful goldfish counting cards that would give him practice with the numbers 1 to 20. These free printables are fun, motivating and, as a huge bonus, […]
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Skip Counting with QR Codes!
Activity for ages 4 to 7. QR (or Quick Response) codes are a great way to make learning more engaging for kids at school or at home. Children love solving math problems and then scanning the QR codes to see if their answer is correct! These free skip counting QR codes are perfect for classroom math centers, small group work or […]
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Telling Time Activity Pack
Teaching kids how to tell time takes plenty of step-by-step practice. There’s so much to learn: the difference between the minute and hour hand, what hand to read first, how to count by fives to read the number of minutes… The lessons go on and on. That’s why I was so excited to pull together a […]
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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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Pizza Fraction Clip It Cards
Activity for ages 6 to 8. If your children are learning about fractions, these quick and easy pizza fraction clip-it cards will help consolidate their understanding. They are a fun way to practice recognizing and reading fraction names for halves and quarters. Kids can even make their own! Getting Ready I downloaded the free printable (below). Then I printed […]
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Hot Cocoa Addition Game
Activity for ages 5 to 7. It is always fun to change learning activities with the season and Hot Cocoa Addition is a perfect way to warm up this winter. Practice adding sums within 10 with a motivating, simple matching game. For an extra bit of fun, drink some real hot cocoa while you play! Getting Ready This game is […]
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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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Math My Name!
Activity for ages 3 to 6. I love using a skill that kids have already mastered to help teach them a completely new skill. These Math My Name sheets do exactly that! Using my son’s name, he practiced handwriting, number recognition, addition and subtraction, ten frames, tally marks and even drawing! This post contains an Amazon affiliate link. Getting Ready […]
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Number Bond Practice Sheets!
These number bond practice sheets are an excellent way to help kids see how two parts combine to make a whole. If you know the whole and one of the parts, you can subtract that part to find the second part. If you know the two parts, add them together and make a whole. Brilliantly simple! Use […]
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Shape Puzzles
Activity for ages 3 to 6. These twelve colorful shape puzzles are a fun way to practice the names of shapes while kids begin spelling out words. Sliding together one puzzle piece at a time, young mathematicians magically make each shape appear. The shape game is guaranteed fun! Getting Ready Prepping the shape puzzles was as quick and […]
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Addition to 20 Interactive Notebooks
Interactive notebooks are super popular in classrooms these days, and it’s because they engage kids’ full attention. This interactive addition activity is constructed so there’s lots of math addition questions on just one interactive page. The academic and fine motor skill level is aimed at first graders, however kinders can also use it with guidance. Getting […]
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Find and Write Booklet
Activity for ages 4 to 6. This find and write missing number booklet is a fun, hands-on way to work on counting, number recognition and number writing. Kids will love stretching their mathematical brains as they read the numbers and then fill in the ones that are missing! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I am […]
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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 […]
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Dinosaur Number Puzzles
Activity for ages 3 to 7. Dinosaur fans will fall instantly smitten with our newest free printable number puzzles! As they slide together one roaring dinosaur at a time, they’ll be practicing counting from 1 to 120, reading numbers, adding on and more. Grab your copy below and then hop over and check out our popular NO PREP […]
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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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Free Ten Frame Matching Game
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 matching game, I printed out the […]
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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 […]
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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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15 EDITABLE Math Fact Games
Activities for ages 4 to 8. Memorizing math facts takes practice. Lots and lots of practice. That’s why I was excited to create a set of motivating, easy prep games that would make all of that hard work fun for kids. And, to give you the most bang for your buck, I made all 15 […]
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Math Fact Memory Game
Activity for ages 4 to 6. This free Math Fact Memory Game is a fun way to introduce addition and subtraction to preschoolers or kindergarteners! Just be prepared. Once they get a handle on these facts, they will be begging you to make harder cards. Grab your copy of our Math Fact Memory Game below. […]
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Greater Than, Less Than Game
Activity for ages 5 to 7. This greater than, less than game is perfect for bug fans! Kids will love comparing creepy crawly sets of two-digit insects in this fun, free greater than, less than game. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. One of the most important math concepts for kids to grasp when dealing […]
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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 […]
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Number Recognition I Spy
Activity for ages 3 to 5. I was so impressed when my four year old hopped into the car after preschool and counted from 1 to 100 completely by himself. I may have even patted myself on the back for a minute…. until I realized that he could recite his numbers but he most definitely […]
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Free 4th of July Activities for Kids
Activities for ages 3 to 8. If you’re on the hunt for easy prep, fun to play 4th of July activities for kids, I have you covered. Just print the free Bingo game and counting clip cards {below} and get ready for a 4th of July your young patriots will always remember. This post contains Amazon affiliate […]
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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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Free Alphabet Printables
Activities for ages 3 to 5. These free alphabet printables are perfect for young learners! Help children identify beginning sounds, lowercase letters and uppercase letters with a colorful alphabet chart, clip it cards and letter matching puzzles. The free alphabet printables are a perfect compliment to our best selling Alphabet Mega Pack! What’s Inside? The free alphabet printables include: […]
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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. […]
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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. […]
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Watermelon Counting Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 5. Use these watermelon counting cards to help your preschooler or soon-to-be kindergartener practice number sequencing, number recognition, counting and one-to-one correspondence in a fun way. Kids will love the entertaining, summer-themed counting cards and you’ll love the easy prep. They’re a win-win for everyone! Understanding Numbers Knowing number sequence and counting is important […]
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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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25 Must-Try LEGO Activities
Activities for ages 3 to 8. Little engineers will love these 25 LEGO activities. They’re hands-on, motivating ways to practice math, literacy, engineering… even science! So grab your bucket of bricks and get ready for some serious LEGO learning fun. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready Before jumping in to the LEGO activities (below), the kids […]
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LEGO Addition Cards
Activity for ages 4 to 6. Whether you’re looking for a hands-on way to practice addition or you need a fun LEGO activity for kids, these free LEGO addition cards are sure to be a hit. Just print the cards, grab some LEGOS, and you’re ready to step up the cool math factor. P.S. Be sure to […]
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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. Just print your freebie {below} and get ready for some serious fun. Getting Ready […]
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LEGO Pattern Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 6. Have some LEGO fans in your home or classroom? These free LEGO pattern cards make math super fun for kids. Just print the pattern cards {below}, grab your stash of LEGOs and you’re ready for some motivating, hands-on pattern building. Getting Ready To prep, I printed the free pattern cards {HERE} […]
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Greater Than Alligators
Activity for ages 5 to 8. These crafty alligators are a memorable, hands-on way to teach kids how to compare two numbers and identify the bigger one. As the DIY clothespin alligators munch the largest number in the pair, kids learn a helpful trick for figuring out which one is greater than the other. Getting Ready […]
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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 […]
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Hundred Chart Puzzles #Colorize
Activity for ages 4 to 7. These bright and colorful hundred charts are a simple, hands-on way to help kids build number sense. Children can easily count on (22, 23, 24…), identify patterns (10, 20, 30…) and understand more and less (10 is more than 4…) There are so many simple ways to work on important math skills […]
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Place Value Cards #Colorize
Activity for ages 5 to 9. Color can make learning a more fun and impactful experience. To help kids easily see the parts that make up three digit numbers, print these free place value cards on bright cardstock, cut apart the pieces and start building numbers. Such an easy prep, memorable way to practice place value! […]
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Easter Egg Math Facts
Activity for ages 4 to 8. In need of a fun new way to practice math facts? I’ve got you covered. This simple Easter egg math fact match-up is a motivating way to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication… anything. Just grab your stash of plastic Easter eggs and you’re ready to play! Getting Ready To prep, I […]
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Roll a Rainbow Snack Game
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 […]
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Shamrock Straw Match Up
Activity for ages 3 to 5. I love creating fun learning activities for kids – it’s kinda’ my thing. So the moment I saw these festive green party straws, I couldn’t wait to turn them into a simple measurement and matching activity. Grab your copy of the freebie {below} and then check out all of our […]
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17 Awesome Rainbow Busy Bags
Activity for ages 3 to 6. Looking for a hands-on way to teach kids patterns? These free popsicle stick pattern cards are an easy prep math station or busy bag. Grab your copy and then check out the other awesome rainbow busy bags in our blog hop {below}. Getting Ready The prep for this pattern activity was really quick […]
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Free Place Value I Have, Who Has
Activity for ages 4 to 7. Place value is a tricky concept for most kids, so I have been pulling together lots of hands-on place value activities to make all of that hard work fun for my five year old. Just like the Place Value Concentration game, this freebie is a motivating way to help kids learn […]
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Conversation Heart Patterns
When I told my 5 year old, A, that she would be making patterns using classic Valentine’s conversation hearts, she couldn’t wait to get started. A loved sorting the different colored hearts, figuring out the patterns, and gluing down the candies. I loved the super easy prep and that my daughter was joyfully practicing a concept that […]
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Math Fact Dominoes
Activity for ages 4 to 8. My oldest LOVES math fact challenges so I was excited to put together a set of fun popsicle stick math fact dominoes he could use to practice +2s. Working on subtraction, multiplication or division instead? No problem! Just swap out the math facts and answers. So easy! Getting Ready I grabbed […]
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Place Value Concentration
Activity for ages 4 to 8. For most kids, understanding place value requires lots of practice – it’s a pretty complicated concept after all. Place Value Concentration is an easy way to make all of that hard work fun. Grab your freebie {below} and get ready for some serious place value competition. Getting Ready Prepping for the game was a cinch. I printed the […]
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Valentine’s Pattern Block Mats
Activity for ages 3 to 5. Pattern blocks are a great way to teach kids about shapes, counting, sorting, reasoning, symmetry… even fractions! These simple, Valentine’s pattern block mats are an awesome math challenge for kids. Just print them out and start building. Easy peasy! This post contains an Amazon affiliate link for pattern blocks. Getting Ready […]
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Candy Cane Patterns
Activity for ages 4 to 7. My 5 year old, A, loves anything related to Christmas so these low-prep candy cane patterns had her giggling all the way to the tree. Not only was A practicing early math skills like color sorting and patterns, but she was strengthening her fine motor skills too. {This makes a perfect […]
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Free Hundred Chart and 10 Ways to Use It
Activity for ages 4 to 8. A hundred chart is a surprisingly simple way to teach a lot of math skills. For instance, you can use a hundred chart to teach kids number sequencing {1, 2, 3}, patterns {each column on the chart ends in the same digit} and skip counting {10, 20, 30, etc.}. Grab your free […]
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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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Math Fact Match Up
Activity for ages 4 to 8. Learning math facts takes plenty of practice so why not make all of that work fun for kids?! With just a paper plate, some clothespins and a marker, you can create a low prep, hands-on math fact game that serious fun. It’s the perfect addition to our popular subtraction and addition write […]
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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 […]