December Gingerbread Chip It! Swipe It! Free Download – Magnetic Wand Math Mats for Counting, Number Sense, and Hands-On Practice
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Download these December gingerbread Chip It! Swipe It! mats for hands-on counting, number recognition, and number sense using magnetic chips or manipulatives.
This December Gingerbread Chip It! Swipe It! Free Download brings festive hands-on learning to your math block. These gingerbread-themed mats are designed for use with hand2mind magnetic wands and magnetic chips, allowing students to “chip it” as they build the number and “swipe it” to clear the mat instantly.
Don’t have magnetic wands or chips available? No problem — simply swap in manipulatives such as cubes, mini-erasers, or counters. Students will still get all the number sense benefits through building, counting, and interacting with each number on the mat.
🎥 Please watch this demo video to learn how to use the mats.
These mats are perfect for December math centers, morning tubs, small-group lessons, or quick skill practice during transitions. The gingerbread theme adds seasonal excitement while reinforcing essential counting and number recognition.
Ideas for use:
• Add to December math centers for predictable, hands-on number practice
• Use during small-group lessons to model counting and set building
• Pair with magnetic wands for instant engagement
• Place in morning tubs for an easy December warm-up
• Send home with manipulatives for fun holiday math practice
What’s Included:
• December gingerbread Chip It! Swipe It! mats
• Number sense practice for early learners
• Designs that support counting, building sets, and number recognition
• Flexible for use with magnetic chips or standard manipulatives
• Print-and-go format for centers or home
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Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.
