Ice Cream Number Cards

These ice cream themed number cards are perfect for students who are learning with a summer theme. They make the perfect tool for students to learn numbers up to 20.

What is Included:

This set includes one number card and one number word card for all numbers up to 20.

Ideas for Using the Number Cards:

• Invite students to play a matching activity by pairing each number with its corresponding number word.

• Turn the cards into a hands on fishing game by attaching paper clips and using a magnetic fishing rod for students to “catch” the numbers.

• Place the cards in a sand or salt tray so students can trace or write the numbers and number words for tactile practice.

• Hide the cards around the classroom and have students go on a number scavenger hunt to find and identify each one.

• Challenge students to arrange the cards in correct numerical order, working independently or as a group.

• Use a pocket chart to create a guessing game by placing the cards in the chart and hiding a picture behind one number. Students take turns guessing which number is hiding the picture.

• Add small manipulatives (such as counters, cubes, or pom-poms) and have students count objects to match the number shown on each card.

When to Use:

• Math Centers – Add the number cards to a math center for students to practice matching independently or with a partner.

• Morning Tubs or Baskets – Place the number cards in a morning bin for students to work on as classmates arrive.

• Small Group Instruction – Use the number cards during small group time to provide extra support for students who need additional practice recognizing numbers and number words.

Make number recognition fun with these ice cream number cards! This low-prep activity is easy for teachers to prepare. Teachers just simply print, cut, and laminate for durability. The number cards fit perfectly in a task box for effortless setup, cleanup, and storage.

Skills Assessed:

These cards, depending on the materials added, can assess both number recognition and number word recognition.