Desert Number Puzzles for Numbers 1-12

This resource contains a set of desert themed puzzles designed to engage preschool and kindergarten students in a thorough exploration of numbers and counting objects from 1-12. Built around an appealing desert theme, this engages students to practice counting and recognizing numbers up to 12. With its bold, and brightly colored cards, these simple puzzles layouts, kindergartners and preschoolers can stay engaged and have fun with counting!

What is Included:

• 3 piece puzzles where students can match numbers, number words, and objects

How to Use:

Students will look at the different cactus puzzle pieces and will build a cactus by matching the number, the number word, and the correct number of objects. The cactus should be built with the largest piece at the bottom and the smallest piece at the top.

When these Puzzles:

• Task Box Activities - These puzzles can easily be stored in task boxes and provide for easy set up, clean up, and storage.

• Math Center - The puzzles can be placed inside a math center for students to work alone or with a partner.

• Morning Tubs or Baskets - The puzzles can be placed in a morning bin for students to do while they wait for their classmates to arrive.

• Small Group Activities - The teacher can pull aside a small group of students who need practice with counting and number recognition to work on these puzzles.

• Quiet Time Activity - In the preschool classroom, these puzzles are a perfect activity for non-nappers to work on quietly.

Skills Assess by these Puzzles

• Students can practice number recognition and counting up to 12, including the number zero.

These desert number puzzles are low prep. They just need to be printed and cut apart. The teacher can laminate these puzzles for durability if desired. Once created, the puzzles can be laminated for durability, making this activity reusable.