Zoo Number Cards

These zoo themed number cards are perfect for students who are learning with an animal theme. They make the perfect tool for students to learn the letters of the number.

What is Included:

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

Ways to Use the Cards:

• Play a matching game by matching the numbers to their number words.

• Attach a paper clip to a number card and use a magnetic fishing pole to "catch" the numbers for a fun fishing game.

• Use a sand or salt tray for students to practice writing the numbers or number words on each card.

• Have students find the numbers that you have hidden around the room for a fun number hunt.

• Place the number cards in numerical order.

• Create a pocket char game where you place the cards on a pocket chart and hide a picture behind one of the numbers. The students will guess which number the hidden picture is behind.

• Add objects so students can count to the number on the card.

When to Use:

• Math Center - Place the cards in a math center for students to match independently or with a partner.

• Morning Tubs or Baskets - Place the cards in a morning bin for students to work on while their classmates arrive to class.

• Small Group Activities - The teacher can pull aside a small group of students who need extra practice identifying numbers and number words.

These zoo number cards are a great activity for students to practice number recognition. They are a low prep activity for teachers to prepare for students. Simply print, cut apart and laminate for durability. These cards can be stored in a task box for easy set up, clean up, and storage.

Skills Assessed:

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