15+ Preschool Math Activities that Can Be Done on a Tray
CLICK HERE for math ideas that can easily be done at home! When we choose math activities for our preschoolers, we look at playful ways to build counting skills. We also look for activities that can be adapted to a variety of learners, since we have children at many different levels. Some of our preschoolers can count to 20 and beyond, while some are just starting to count to 4. Math is more than worksheets and flashcards. It’s about exploring numbers and counting, being completely engaged in the fun of numbers. Make sure to scroll down to find our FREE counting play dough mats and our FREE dot numbers printables! We love these trays!
Storing Activity Trays
We store all of our materials in a shared storage closet with the other preschool teachers. We’ve found that storing each activity in a plastic gallon bag (zip top or sliding top) works well. They sit nicely upright in a box on a shelf.
Count flower sticks and sort them into numbered containers. For Montessori educators, try one of these math trays. (Racheous Lovable Learning)- Edited to add on 7/24: Unfortunately this website is no longer available. Practice writing numbers in salt. (Learn with Play at Home) Develop color and number recognition using play dough. Explore math and numbers on a Reggio-inspired math tray. (And Next Comes L)
Download free watermelon counting cards and count with watermelon seeds. (The Kavanaugh Report) Make your own counting cards for math trays. Cut a pool noodle into pieces for a fun counting and threading activity. (I Can Teach My Child) Use colored squares for a count and match activity. (Learning 4 Kids) Arrange colored gems in a salt tray to make patterns. (The Imagination Tree) Make some numbered cups and use them for sorting and counting. (Teach My Toddlers) Use these free number card printables to use with clothespins. (Tips from a Typical Mom) Learn shapes with pattern blocks (free printables). (Pre-Kinders) Write numbers in a salt tray. (Learn with Play at Home) Count beads on pipe cleaners. (Laughing Kids Learn)
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