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Numbers game for #1-5

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 In an effort to help my Two recognize the numbers 1-5 and reinforce “I” for insect, I created this simple board game for preschoolers.  

child placing toy bug on counting mat

How to Play:

1) Create a set of 15 cards.  Put a blue dot on 5 cards, a yellow dot on 5 cards, and a green dot on 5 cards.  Shuffle them.

2) Get out your toy insects or other playing pieces.

3) Take turns drawing a card.  Move to the next circle matching the color on your card.  Name the number you land on. (There is no penalty if your child names the number incorrectly – it’s just more opportunity for practice.)

4) Whoever reaches finish first, wins.

5) It’s a short game, so if your child’s attention span allows for it, play again!

The length of this game was perfect for my Two (soon to turn three).  We played it twice.  It looked like so much fun that my Four and Five each wanted to play two rounds, too.  I created a blank board so that I can laminate it and vary the numbers on the board.  My Four needs practice recognizing numbers higher than 10.  I could program it with basic math facts for my Five.

Have fun!

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15 Comments

  1. Jamilya

    March 13, 2022 at 9:02 am

    Thank you very much for sharing

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  2. Asma

    January 8, 2019 at 10:59 pm

    Thank a lot dear,amazing..keep up the good work.

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    • Anna G

      January 14, 2019 at 4:49 pm

      Thank you, Asma!

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  3. Lola

    May 10, 2017 at 11:10 am

    Thanks for this, my 4 year old write and count 1-100 but find its difficult to identify. hope this helps wit the identification.

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    • Anna Geiger

      May 13, 2017 at 4:46 pm

      I hope so too, Lola! Thanks for commenting!

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  4. Gretchen

    August 9, 2013 at 11:31 am

    Thanks for sharing this game – this is going to be fantastic for our homeschool co-op’s week on “Bugs & Butterflies.” A great center!

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    • Anna Geiger

      August 14, 2013 at 3:17 pm

      I’m so glad you can use it, Gretchen!

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  5. Savannah

    March 31, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Thanks for linking this to Look What We Did. I have featured you this week and I look forward to seeing what you are learning in April.

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    • annageig

      March 31, 2013 at 10:10 pm

      Thanks, Savannah! I’ll try to head over to link up … I should have a few new things to share by the end of the week.

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  6. annageig

    March 21, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    Thanks, Kirstylee! I just checked out your post on Easter basket filler ideas. What a great resource! I will definitely be using some of your ideas.

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  7. Kirstylee

    March 21, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    I love this game. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  8. Katie @ Gift of Curiosity

    March 14, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Such a cute idea! Thanks for sharing this wonderful printable!

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    • annageig

      March 14, 2013 at 8:05 pm

      You’re welcome, Katie! I hope you can use it.

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