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Egg counting mats

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Today I’m sharing some free printable counting mats!


This is a lovely math activity for spring! Just print the free counting mats and grab some colorful glass gems.


Free printable counting mats

I created these free printable counting mats and laminated them so that my three-year-old could fill the nests with “eggs” – brightly colored gems I bought at Michaels.  

child placing gems on counting mat

He did really well with the nests up to five.  After that he needed my help.

child placing gems on counting mat

Such a pretty activity for spring!

P.S. Due to a few reader requests, I’ve updated the pdf so that it includes #1-20.  I think some of the nests will be overflowing. 😉

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31 Comments

  1. Desiree Russell

    March 26, 2020 at 6:30 pm

    I love your stuff! Thank you so much for doing this! It’s amazing. My only complaint…I spend hours here when I should be doing other stuff. LOL!

    I do have a suggestion/request. I would love a couple of these that work with 0. I teach kinder and find some kids really struggle with what 0 means, especially when we get to addition. These can be a great intro to adding by putting two nests together and counting them together.

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    • Anna G

      March 27, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks for your suggestion, Desiree! At this time I don’t have plans (or the time) to edit this freebie, but I’ll keep it in mind for the future :).

      Reply to this comment
  2. thannalin

    February 4, 2020 at 4:13 am

    thank you

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  3. Cheryl

    October 8, 2015 at 6:26 am

    Your site is amazing! Your are supporting true education by providing coloring, meaningful and engaging activities that develop knowledge and understanding. Thank you for generously sharing your creative and high quality materials. Really great stuff here!

    Reply to this comment
    • Cheryl

      October 8, 2015 at 6:26 am

      oops meant to say colorful (not coloring) in previous post.

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      • Anna Geiger

        October 17, 2015 at 6:48 pm

        Thank you so much, Cheryl! I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a kind comment. Doing this is such a joy for me, and I’m so thankful that people like you come to download my printables!

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  4. Rono

    March 29, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    Well,am really impressed. Lots of cool stuff here,bravo!

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    • Anna Geiger

      April 7, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      Thank you!

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  5. Zosima Saguin

    March 29, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    Thank you very much for sharing your talent and wisdom. I am new to your website, however, as a Preschool Teacher I have learned and able to utilized your site. God Bless and hope to bring more wisdom to our diversified preschoolers from your site.

    Respectfully yours,

    Mrs. Zosima L. Saguin
    Preschool Teacher
    St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Presschool
    Elk Grove, California

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      April 7, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Zosima! I hope you keep finding things you can use here. 🙂

      Reply to this comment
  6. Kathrene Livingston

    March 19, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    Thank You this is neat!!!!

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    • Anna Geiger

      March 19, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      You’re very welcome, Kathrene!

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  7. Katie

    August 25, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    Wow, just to reiterate what everyone else has been saying, your site is absolutely amazing!! Thanks for taking the time to so generously share. I was a 2nd grade teacher for 12 years & am now a SAHM with my 2 young children. I have decided to home school them for pre-school due to the pre-schools near my house being very expensive. Even though I have a dozen years of teaching under my belt, I am clueless on where to start for teaching a 2 year old other than lots of books so I appreciate all your activities and ideas! Can’t wait to look through more of your ideas!

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      August 30, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      Thank you so much, Katie, your comment really made my day! I know what you mean, not being sure where to start with your own kids. That was my inspiration to start this blog, and I’ve learned so much along the way. It’s fun to share it!

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  8. damaris

    July 11, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    me encanta tu material

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    • Anna Geiger

      July 11, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      De nada, Damaris!

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  9. Heather Carlson

    April 13, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I just purchased the laminator you suggested as a result of the link. Just so Scotch knows that paying you for advertising worked 🙂

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    • Anna Geiger

      April 13, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      Ha! 🙂 Actually Scotch has no connection to me — but when you click on an Amazon link and make a purchase I get a small percentage as an Amazon affiliate. Thanks for doing that– and I DO love my laminator 😉

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  10. ayah

    December 10, 2013 at 1:51 am

    this site is amazing!!!

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    • Anna Geiger

      December 20, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      Thank you 🙂

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