This penguin math centers free download includes engaging, hands-on activities to build number sense and number recognition to 20. Perfect for winter math centers, small groups, and independent practice.
This Penguin Math Centers Free Download includes a collection of engaging, hands-on math activities designed to strengthen number sense and number recognition to 20. With a playful penguin theme, students explore numbers through interactive, developmentally appropriate tasks.
Students will identify numbers, match quantities, build numbers, and represent numbers using multiple visual models. These low-prep centers are easy to rotate throughout winter and support meaningful math practice through hands-on learning.
Ideas for use:
• Add to winter math centers or math tubs
• Use during small-group math instruction for targeted practice
• Incorporate into independent center time or early finisher work
• Laminate for reusable hands-on math activities
• Send home as winter math review practice
What’s Included:
• Number identification activities for numbers 0–20
• Ten frame number matching and covering mats
• Quantity matching activities using counters and visuals
• Clip-it number recognition cards
• Build, count, and represent number mats
• Multi-representation number sense activities
• Print-and-go blackline formats for easy prep
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