Students count out the buttons, place them on the mat, and then practice writing the number. The mats are easy to prep and work especially well for math centers, small groups, morning work, independent practice, and early math activities.

Students can use buttons, mini erasers, play dough, or small puff balls from the craft section. (Please supervise students while using small manipulatives.)

Laminate the mats and pair them with a dry-erase marker for a reusable activity students can enjoy again and again.

I’ve also included printable button pieces in both color and black and white if you’d rather use the included pieces instead of manipulatives.

What’s Included

• Number 1–20 full-page counting mats
• Number 1–20 half-page counting mats
• Number 1–20 quarter-page counting mats
• All mat sizes are included in color and black and white
• Printable button pieces in color and black and white

Great For

• Counting practice 1–20
• Number recognition
• One-to-one correspondence
• Number writing practice
• Math centers
• Small groups
• Independent math practice
• Preschool and kindergarten math
• Early elementary number activities
• Hands-on counting activities

A simple, low-prep way to add some hands-on counting and number practice to your classroom! 

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These versatile mats are perfect for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten math centers, small groups, independent practice, or early math activities. Students can use teddy bear cookies, mini erasers, play dough, or small puff balls from the craft section to build each number. They can also practice writing the number right on the mat.

For easy reuse, laminate the pages and use a dry-erase marker for number-writing practice. The mats can be used again and again, making them a fun addition to your early childhood math activities.

I’ve also included printable teddy bear pieces in both color and black and white, so you can choose the option that works best for your students and classroom.

What’s Included:

• Number 1-20 full-page counting mats
• Number 1-20 half-page counting mats
• Number 1-20 quarter-page counting mats
• All mats included in color and black & white
• Printable teddy bear pieces in color and black & white

Skills Practiced:

• Counting 1-20
• Number recognition
• One-to-one correspondence
• Number formation and writing
• Fine motor skills
• Hands-on early math practice

Whether you’re setting up a teddy bear picnic theme, refreshing your math centers, or looking for an engaging way to practice numbers 1-20, these counting mats give students a playful way to learn through hands-on practice.

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These counting mats are a fun, hands-on way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of marshmallows. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry-erase marker.

These work great for math centers and during small groups.

You can use mini marshmallows, play-dough, mini erasers, or small puff balls from the craft section. I have also included a page of marshmallow pieces, both in color and black and white, in case you’d like to use those.

Here’s what’s included:

Number 1-20 in full-page size mats

Numbers 1-20 half-page mats

Numbers 1-20 quarter-page mats

All come in both color and black and white.

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These no-prep summer letters and numbers mystery puzzles are a fun, hands-on way to practice letters and numbers and build number sense.

These puzzles are a fun, engaging addition to your literacy and math center rotation, can be used in small groups, or can be sent home to practice with family members.

The students will match the puzzle pieces’ uppercase letters to the matching lowercase letters to solve the mystery picture. And on the number puzzles, they will match the number on the puzzle piece to the matching number to solve the mystery picture.

Included is 10 mystery puzzles.

3 pages of uppercase letters matching uppercase letters.

2 pages of lowercase letters matching uppercase letters.

1 page of matching numbers to numbers 1-20

1 page of matching numbers to numbers 12-30

3 pages of matching numbers sense, ex. tally marks, ten frames, etc to the number.

4 of the number puzzles include numbers 1-20 and one is numbers 12-30. Each of the puzzles is Summer- themed.

The puzzles come in both color and black-and-white printing options

If you use it as a center, laminating is suggested for longer use.

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These mystery picture puzzles are a fun and engaging way to practice letters and numbers.

These puzzles are a fun hands-on addition to your literacy and math center rotation, can be used in small groups, or can be sent home to practice with family members.

The students will match the puzzle piece uppercase letters to the matching lowercase letters to solve the mystery picture. And on the number puzzles, they will match the number on the puzzle piece to the matching number to solve the mystery picture.

Included is 10 mystery puzzles, 5 letters, and 5 numbers. The number puzzles include numbers 1-20. Each of the puzzles are everyday themed that can be used any time of the year.

The puzzles come in both color and black and white printing options

If you use as a center, laminating is suggested for longer use.

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These no-prep Halloween number board games are a fun, hands-on way to practice numbers to thirty and build number recognition.

These board games are a fun and engaging addition to your math center rotation, used in small groups, or can be sent home to play with family members. You can easily differentiate the game too!

They can be played with 1-4 players and you can play using a die or using the spinners that are included. All of the game boards are general Halloween themed.

What’s included:

10 board games

2 boards of numbers 1-5

2 boards of numbers 1-10

2 boards of teen numbers

2 boards of 20’s

2 boards of mixed numbers 1-30

4 spinners

12 kid game pieces

Comes in both color and black and white printing options

If you use it as a center, laminating is suggested for longer use.

Prep is quick and easy… Just print the game boards and you’re ready for a fun Halloween number recognition activity!

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These no-prep winter number board games are a fun, hands-on way to practice numbers to thirty and build number recognition.

These board games are a fun and engaging addition to your math center rotation, used in small groups, or can be sent home to play with family members. You can easily differentiate the game too!

They can be played with 1-4 players and you can play using a die or using the spinners that are included. All of the game boards are general winter themed.

What’s included:

10 board games

2 boards of numbers 1-5

2 boards of numbers 1-10

2 boards of teen numbers

2 boards of 20’s

2 boards of mixed numbers 1-30

4 spinners

12 kid game pieces

Comes in both color and black and white printing options

If you use it as a center, laminating is suggested for longer use.

Prep is quick and easy… Just print the game boards and you’re ready for a fun winter number recognition activity!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Caitlin D. says, “Fun and engaging during those cold winter days.”

Pamela M. says, “Great for my math centers!”

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Emily B. says, “This resource is incredibly comprehensive and engaging for students. “

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These no-prep number board games are a fun, hands-on way to practice numbers to thirty and build number recognition.

These board games are a fun and engaging addition to your math center rotation, used in small groups, or can be sent home to play with family members. You can easily differentiate the game too!

They can be played with 1-4 players and you can play using a die or using the spinners that are included. All of the game boards are general-themed-nonseasonal.

What’s included:

10 board games

2 boards of numbers 1-5

2 boards of numbers 1-10

2 boards of teen numbers

2 boards of 20’s

2 boards of mixed numbers 1-30

4 spinners

12 kid game pieces

Comes in both color and black and white printing options

If you use it as a center, laminating is suggested for longer use.

Prep is quick and easy… Just print the game boards and you’re ready for a fun number recognition activity!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Deanna D. says, “I love the differentiation of these number recognition activities. They can be used at the beginning, middle or end of the year based on student needs. Students will love playing the game as they are still reviewing number identification.”

Karen G. says, “Love these game boards. Easy prep and so excited to use these with my incoming K class. I like the different scaffolding I can use with these resources. “

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These counting mats are a fun way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of fish. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

We used mini goldfish crackers. I have also included a page of printable fish both in color and black and white.

There are

Number 1-20 in full page size mats

Numbers 1-20 half page mats

Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats

All come in both color and black and white.

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These no-prep color by code number pages are a fun and engaging way to practice numbers 1-50. They work great as early finishers, morning work, in small groups, individual work, sub days, centers, and homework.

What’s Included:

Included are 5 different back to school themed pictures for the students to color in by number. There are 10 pages of each of the 5 pictures. Each page is in increments of 5. For example, the first page of each picture reviews numbers 0-5, the next, numbers 5-10, and so on. By doing this, you can easily differentiate the pages for the students.

Prep is quick and easy… Just print the pages and you’re ready for a fun number review activity.

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These no-prep number bingo cards are perfect for class parties, math centers, small groups, as a whole class reward, on sub days, family math nights, or for Fun Fridays! They are also a great way to review vocabulary!

What’s Included:

Included are 30 different bingo cards and a set of teacher calling cards.

Laminating the bingo cards and calling cards is suggested.

Numbers 1-30 are included on the cards.

Prep is quick and easy… Just print the bingo cards, print and cut the calling cards and you’re ready for a fun game!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Amy M. says, “My kids begged to play this over and over. It was super fun!”

Danielle M. says, “Easy to prep and the children love it! We love your bingo games!”

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These counting mats are a fun hands-on way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of candy hearts. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

These work great for math centers and during small groups.

You can use candy hearts, play dough mini erasers, or small puff balls from the craft section. I have also included a page of candy heart pieces both in color and black and white in case you’d like to use those.

Here’s what’s included:

Number 1-20 in full page size mats

Numbers 1-20 half page mats

Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats

All come in both color and black and white.

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These counting mats are a fun hands-on way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of bricks. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused repeatedly with a dry-erase marker.

These work great for math centers and during small groups.

You can use building bricks, play dough mini erasers, or small puff balls from the craft section. I have also included a page of brick pieces both in color and black and white in case you’d like to use those.

Here’s what’s included:

Number 1-20 in full-page size mats

Numbers 1-20 half-page mats

Numbers 1-20 quarter-page mats

All come in both color and black and white.

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These counting mats are a fun way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of cereal pieces. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

We used Fruit Loops and Cheerios. I have also included a page of printable cereal pieces both in color and black and white.

There are:
Number 1-20 in full page size mats
Numbers 1-20 half page mats
Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats
All come in both color and black and white.

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These counting mats are a fun way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of fish. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

We use Gold Fish crackers. I have also included a page of printable fish pieces both in color and black and white.

There are:
Number 1-20 in full page size mats
Numbers 1-20 half page mats
Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats
All come in both color and black and white.

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These counting mats are a fun hands-on way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of bells. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

These work great for math centers and during small groups.

You can use small bells, play dough mini erasers, or small puff balls from the craft section. I have also included a page of bell pieces both in color and black and white in case you’d like to use those.

Here’s what’s included:

Number 1-20 in full page size mats

Numbers 1-20 half page mats

Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats

All come in both color and black and white.

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These counting mats are a fun way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of stockings to hang by the fire. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

We used mini erasers found at Target. I have also included a page of printable stocking pieces both in color and black and white.

There are:
Number 1-20 in full page size mats
Numbers 1-20 half page mats
Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats
All come in both color and black and white.

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These counting mats are a fun way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of ornaments to decorate the tree. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

We used mini erasers found at Target and mini pom pom balls. I have also included a page of printable ornament pieces both in color and black and white.

There are:
Number 1-20 in full page size mats
Numbers 1-20 half page mats
Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats
All come in both color and black and white.

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These counting mats are a fun way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of gingerbread cookies on the tray. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

We used gingerbread cookies from Trader Joes, they have similar at Target or grocery store. Or you could use pom poms or gingerbread mini erasers. I have also included a page of printable gingerbread cookie pieces both in color and black and white.

There are:
Number 1-20 in full page size mats
Numbers 1-20 half page mats
Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats
All come in both color and black and white.

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These counting mats are a fun hands-on way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of balls to make whipped cream. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

These work great for math centers and during small groups.

You can use cotton balls, play dough or small puff balls from the craft section. I have also included a page of whipped cream pieces both in color and black and white in case you’d like to use those.

Here’s what’s included:

Number 1-20 in full page size mats

Numbers 1-20 half page mats

Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats

Printable acorn pieces

All come in both color and black and white.

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Diane P. says “The children had so much fun counting the “scoops” of whipped topping for the pumpkin pies. Thank you!”

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These counting mats are a fun way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of sunflower seeds. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

We used sunflower seeds or your could pom poms as well. I have also included a page of printable sunflower seeds pieces both in color and black and white.

There are:
Number 1-20 in full page size mats
Numbers 1-20 half page mats
Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats
All come in both color and black and white.

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These counting mats are a fun way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of dog bones. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

We used Scooby graham cracker cookies from Target or your could real dog bones as well. I have also included a page of printable dog bone pieces both in color and black and white.

There are:
Number 1-20 in full page size mats
Numbers 1-20 half page mats
Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats
All come in both color and black and white.

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These counting mats are a fun way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of animals. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

We used animal crackers but pom pom’s or small plastic animals work great as well.. I have also included a page of printable giraffe pieces both in color and black and white.

There are:
Number 1-20 in full page size mats
Numbers 1-20 half page mats
Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats
All come in both color and black and white.

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