Ten frames are a great way for kids to develop number sense! While kids are building and taking apart numbers on a ten frame they are starting to visualize what numbers really represent. This understanding is the first step in being able to explore numbers and relate them to each other--key math skills for young kids. This free printable school bus ten frame activity is a fun way for preschoolers, kindergartners and first graders to play and learn … [Read more...]
Preschool Math Pattern Printables
Preschool math patterns! Are you a preschool math pattern lover? You should be! Math patterns are a great way for kids to work on sorting, classifying, and grouping skills. They also help kids learn math "rules" and stretch their critical thinking skills. You'll see preschool and kindergarten teachers working on patterns a lot because identifying patterns truly is the foundation of mathematics at every level. But that doesn't mean … [Read more...]
Clothespin Turkey Math Games
When kids are asking you if they can please play a math game then you know its a fun one. Especially if the game isn't from a store and can be easily made a home for very little time or money like these clothespin turkey math games! A simple paper plate turkey becomes a hands on game that helps kids practice math skills. Put them in a resealable bag and you'll have a fun busy bag activity you can use for quiet time or take with you on the … [Read more...]
Ocean Count and Clip Cards
Counting from 1 to 10 made fun--with these ocean count and clip cards! Counting, number identification, and one to one correspondence are all skills that kids need to practice again and again. But that practice doesn't have to be boring! Using hands on activities to work on early math skills keeps kids engaged and makes practicing fun. Laminate the cards and add some clothespins to turn these ocean count and clip cards into an easy preschool … [Read more...]
Printable Watermelon Counting Cards
If you have a preschool aged child then you know that learning about numbers and counting isn't as easy as it seems. There's more to the process than just repeating numbers in order. That's why these printable watermelon counting cards are so great! When kids are using these cute counting cards they are developing number sense and working on number identification, one to one correspondence, counting and even fine motor skills. Throw the … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Math Activity
This time of year, kids have Christmas on the brain. So, when there are Christmas trees on every corner and in every classroom, why not go with the theme and make it a learning activity? We made this Christmas Tree Math Activity for practicing single digit and double digit addition and subtraction. Kids will love to practice math facts with this hands-on learning activity. If this activity is a hit with your kids, try another Christmas tree … [Read more...]
Fall Leaves Ten Frame
This fall leaves ten frame is one hands-on learning activity that combines math concepts with the colorful leaves of Fall. We used some leaves that we had in our yard to build and learn math addition and counting with a ten frame. Looking for more creative ways to explore ten frames with kids? Try this activity. Fall Leaves Ten Frame Activity This fall themed ten frame is a fun way to use Fall's leaves to practice simple addition and counting … [Read more...]
Five Little Pumpkins Counting By Fives
You know the book, Five Little Pumpkins, right? It's a Halloween favorite in many preschools and early elementary school classrooms and libraries this time of year. We decided to take our love for the pumpkin book and create our own Five Little Pumpkins counting by fives math activity. This was a fun fingerprint painting craft with a math spin that was fun for all of my kids, from preschool on up through elementary-aged. Try this creative … [Read more...]
