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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Tips and Ideas for Use 3
Ladybug Number Cards (Color) 6
Ladybug Number Cards (Black and White) 10
Activity Cards 14
Pocket Chart Headers for Sorting Activities 22
Small Group and Center Activity Mats 25
Small Group and Center Recording Sheets 45
Take Home Activity Sets 59
Take Home Mini Ladybug Number Cards 67
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our Ladybug Number Cards Math Number
Sense Activity Pack. In this set we use a simple, quick-prep set of
ladybug number cards for a wide variety of early math skills. The idea is
to save time prepping while also giving kids multiple experiences with
the same material in different ways. Not all activities will be appropriate
for every child’s current skill focus. Instead use this pack to easily
differentiate activities to meet the needs of individual students.
TIPS & IDEAS FOR USE

Inside this set we’ve included activity mats, recording sheets, task cards
and take home packet materials. Here are some tips for using each of
them.
ACTIVITY MATS
The activity mats are designed to be used for small group instruction
and math centers. We recommend introducing them first in small group
so children understand how to do the activities. Then they can be
repeated in centers for additional practice.
RECORDING SHEETS
The recording sheets are closely aligned with the activity mats, and they
can be used in various ways.
They can be laminated and used with dry erase markers to be done as
an independent extension activity after students use the activity mats in
centers.
They can also be printed and written on as a one-time use recording

sheet, assessment, or take home activity.
MORE TIPS & IDEAS FOR USE
TASK CARDS
If you prefer not to use the printable mats and recording sheets, there is
a lot that can be done with the cards and manipulatives alone. We’ve
included a variety of task cards with learning goals, directions, and
extension activities to help you make the most out of the ladybug cards.
TAKE HOME PACKET MATERIALS
We’ve divided the task cards into four sets and made take home
packets with parent letters and mini task cards. These can be
differentiated and sent home with students for extra hands-on practice
at home.
They can also be used with in-class volunteers to help simplify planning.
MANIPULATIVES
Many of the tasks suggest the use of manipulatives so that children can
get more of a hands-on experience with these concepts. You can use
any manipulatives you have on hand. Some of our favorites for a this set
are:
• Small toy ladybugs

• Red or black buttons
• Red play dough to form ladybugs or black play dough to form spots
• Red or black mini pom poms
• Ladybug mini erasers or table scatter

0 zero
1 one
2 two
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3 three
4 four
5 five

6 six
7 seven
8 eight

9 nine
10 ten

0 zero
1 one
2 two

3 three
4 four
5 five

6 six
7 seven
8 eight

9 nine
10 ten

Sorting by Kind
Task: Sort the ladybug cards by kind.
Objective: Learn to distinguish between numbers, number words, and sets.
Directions: Have students sort all of the cards with numbers into one pile, cards with number words
into another pile, and cards with sets of ladybugs into a third pile.
Differentiate: Use the full set of ladybug cards (0 to 10) or limit to a smaller set of numbers.
Matching
Task: Match the ladybug cards that represent the same number.
Objective: Learn to identify different ways to represent the same number.
Directions: Have students group the cards to put all 3 ways to show a number in one pile. For
example, one pile will have the card for number 1, the card for the word one, and the card for the
set card with one dot. There will be different piles for each set of 3 cards.
Extend: Arrange the sets into an organized grid where all number cards are in a column and the rows
across show the different ways to show the number.

Matching Game
Task: Match the ladybug cards that represent the same number by playing a traditional
matching game.
Directions: Use two of the sets of cards. Mix the cards. Lay them face down in rows. Take turns
turning over two of the cards to try to find two cards that show the same number. Remove
matches from the rows. Play until all cards are matched.
Catch a Bug
Task: Match the ladybug cards that represent the same number by playing
“Catch a Bug” (inspired by Go Fish).
Directions: Use two of the sets of cards. Mix the cards. Lay them face down. Give each player 5 (or
fewer) cards. Take turns asking other players if they have a specific number to try and make
matches. If the player does not have it, say “Catch a Bug” and the other player chooses from the
face down pile. The first person to match all of their cards and place them down wins.
Differentiate: Use the full set of ladybug cards (0 to 10) or limit to a smaller set of numbers. Add in
the third set of cards and make matches of all three kinds before putting the cards down.

Scavenger Hunt
Task: Find all of the ladybug cards.
Objective: Learn to distinguish between numbers, number words, and sets.
Directions: Use one, two, or three sets of the ladybug cards. Hide them around indoors or outside.
Have kids find all of the cards. As a card is found identify the number represented on the card.
Extend: Use the cards for one of the other activities like Sorting by Kind or Matching.
Counting Sets
Task: Create sets to match a number.
Objective: Learn that numbers represent an amount. Create sets to show the amount for a given
number.
Directions: Give students all the cards with the numbers. Have students pick a number and count that
many math manipulatives to show that amount. Continue for each card in the pile.

Ordering
Task: Put the ladybug cards in number order.
Objective: Develop number sense by learning to put numbers in numerical order.
Directions: Give students one type of card (i.e., all the cards with the numbers). Have students put
the cards in order from least to greatest or from greatest to least.
Extend: Have students identify the number that comes before or after a given number in the set.
Have students identify how many more or how many less a number is than a given number in the set.
Number Story
Task: Tell a number story.
Objective: Learn to describe a number story that shows beginning addition and subtraction
Directions: Decide whether to use a mixed set of cards or only one type of present card. Have kids
draw two cards from the pile. Create a number story to go along with the two numbers. (Be sure
to model this before expecting children to be able to do it independently)
Extend: Use manipulatives to model the story.

Have kids write an addition or subtraction sentence to go with the story.
Include three numbers as an enrichment option.

One More
Task: Create a set with one more.
Objective: Develop number sense by identifying one more than a number.
Directions: Give students one type of card (i.e., all the cards with the numbers). Have students select
one card from the pile. Gather that number of manipulatives. Then add one more and identify the
number that is one more than the number on the card.
Extend: Have students identify the number that is two more than the number on the card.
Differentiate: Use a different type of card (the dot set or number word set). Limit to a smaller
set of number card options if needed.
One Less
Task: Create a set with one less.
Objective: Develop number sense by identifying one less than a number.
Directions: Give students one type of card (i.e., all the cards with the numbers). Have students select
one card from the pile. Gather that number of manipulatives. Then take one away and identify the
number that is one less than the number on the card.
Extend: Have students identify the number that is two less than the number on the card.
Differentiate: Use a different type of card (the dot set or number word set). Limit to a smaller
set of number card options if needed.

Play War
Task: Use the ladybug cards to play the traditional War card game.
Objective: Learn to compare numbers.
Directions: Use two or three sets of the ladybug cards. Shuffle the cards and divide them evenly
between two players. Both players flip a card to show the number. The player with the highest
amount keeps the card. Continue until one player has all the cards.
Composing
Task: Model combining two different groups to make a set.
Objective: Learn to compose sets of numbers.
Directions: Choose one set of cards. Have students select a card. Then use two different kinds of
math manipulatives to compose that amount. For example if the child selects the number 5 card, she
could show 1 red button and 4 black buttons.
Extend: Have students show multiple ways to compose the same numbers. For example, 2 red
buttons and 3 black buttons would be another way to show 5 in the directions above.

Make a Ten
Task: Model combining two different groups to make a set of 10.
Directions: Choose one set of cards. Have students select a card. Add the amount of math
manipulatives to make 10. For example, if the child selects a 4 card then 6 math manipulatives would
be gathered to show that 4 and 6 makes 10.
Decomposing
Task: Model breaking apart a set to show two groups.
Objective: Learn to decompose sets of numbers.
Directions: Choose one set of cards. Have students select a card. Show that amount using
manipulatives. Then separate that amount into two groups. For example if the child selects the
number 5 card, show the 5 manipulatives. Then break the group apart into groups of 2 and 3.
Extend: Have students show multiple ways to decompose the same number. For example, 1 ladybug
and 4 ladybugs would be another way to decompose 5 in the directions above.

Addition
Task: Model beginning addition facts.
Objective: Learn to add numbers and identify the sum.
Directions: Place the counting sets cards (0 to 5 only) and the number cards in two sets. Have
students choose two cards. Add the addends and choose the number card that matches the sum.
Include math manipulatives for students to model the addition sentence.
Extend: Have students write the addition sentence that goes with their number cards.
Differentiate: Work on adding to higher sums by using the full set of counting sets cards (0 to 10)
only. Have kids choose two of the cards and identify the sum by writing or saying it (instead of
finding a card with the sum).
Subtraction
Task: Model beginning subtraction facts.
Objective: Learn to subtract numbers and identify the difference.
Directions: Place the counting sets cards (0 to 10 only) and the number cards in two sets. Have
students choose two cards. Subtract the smaller number from the larger number, and choose the
number card that matches the difference. Include manipulatives for students to model the
subtraction sentence.
Extend: Have students write the subtraction sentence that goes with their number cards.

Sorting-Pocket Chart Headers (B/W)
Numbers
Number
Words
Sets
Sorting-Pocket Chart Headers (image)
Numbers
Number
Words
Sets
Ordering-Pocket Chart Headers
ORDERING
NUMBERS
Greatest
Least
Number
Numbers
Words
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Sorting Mats-Color
Directions: Use two or three of the sorting

Sets mats and the corresponding coin cards. Have
kids sort the cards onto the mats.

Number
Numbers
Words
Sorting Mats-B/W
Directions: Use two or three of the sorting

Sets mats and the corresponding ladybug cards.
Have kids sort the cards onto the mats.

Making 10
Directions: Pick a ladybug card from the set. Place it with the boy.
Add ladybug manipulatives to the leaf on the right to show how many you need to add to make 10.
Making 10
Directions: Pick a ladybug card from the set. Place it with the boy.
Add ladybug manipulatives to the leaf on the right to show how many you need to add to make 10.
Composing Numbers
Spots in all:
Directions: Choose two ladybug cards from the pile. Write the numbers in the boxes on each side of the ladybug.
Add spots to each side of the ladybug to show your numbers. Count and record how many spots in all.
Composing Numbers
Spots in all:
Directions: Choose two ladybug cards from the pile. Write the numbers in the boxes on each side of the ladybug.
Add spots to each side of the ladybug to show your numbers. Count and record how many spots in all.
Directions: Choose a ladybug card from
Decomposing the 5-10 pile. Record the number. Add My number:
ladybugs to each jar to show one way to
break apart your number. Write the
Numbers numbers shown in each jar.

Directions: Choose a ladybug card from
Decomposing the 5-10 pile. Record the number. Add My number:
ladybugs to each jar to show one way to
break apart your number. Write the
Numbers numbers shown in each jar.

Directions: Choose two ladybug cards from the pile. Place manipulatives
Adding on the leaves to match your cards. Record the numbers.
Add the numbers. Record the sum.
+ =
Directions: Choose two ladybug cards from the pile. Place manipulatives
Adding on the leaves to match your cards. Record the numbers.
Add the numbers. Record the sum.
+ =
Directions: Choose two ladybug cards from the pile. Show the greater
Subtracting number by placing ladybugs into the jar. Write the numbers. Take away
ladybugs to show the smaller number on the leaf. Record the difference.
- =

Directions: Choose two ladybug cards from the pile. Show the greater
Subtracting number by placing ladybugs into the jar. Write the numbers. Take away
ladybugs to show the smaller number on the leaf. Record the difference.
- =

Directions: Choose two ladybug cards from the pile.
Comparing Place spots on each ladybug to match your cards. Record the numbers.
Compare the numbers. Write >, <, or =.

Comparing Place spots on each ladybug to match your cards. Record the numbers.
Compare the numbers. Write >, <, or =.

One More
Directions: Pick a ladybug card from the set. Place it with the child.
Add ladybug manipulatives to the jar to show one more than the number on your card. Record the number.
One More
Add ladybug manipulatives to the jar to show one more than the number on your card. Record the number.
One Less
Add ladybugs to the leaf to show one less than the number on your card. Write the number.
One Less
Add ladybugs to the leaf to show one less than the number on your card. Write the number.
Ladybug Numbers 1 to 5
Directions: Draw a ladybug card from the pile
Record the number, number word, or set in the correct box to match the card.
Number Number Word Set
5
Ladybug Numbers 6 to 10
Directions: Draw a ladybug card from the pile
Record the number, number word, or set in the correct box to match the card.
Number Number Word Set
10
Matching Ladybugs 1-5
Directions: Draw a line to connect the ladybugs that show the same
number, number word, and set.
1
three
2
two
3
five
4
one
5 four
Matching Ladybugs 6-10
Directions: Draw a line to connect the ladybugs that show the same
number, number word, and set.
6
seven
7
nine
8
six
9
ten
10 eight
Ladybug Sequencing 0-10
Directions: Place the 0 to 10 ladybug number cards in order from least to greatest.
Use the number line to fill in the missing numbers in each row of ladybugs.
Least Greatest
1 3
8
Ladybug Sequencing 0-10
Directions: Place the 0 to 10 ladybug number cards in order from greatest to least.
Use the number line to fill in the missing numbers in each row of ladybugs.
Greatest Least
10 7
6
Making 10
Directions: Choose a ladybug card from the pile. Draw ladybugs
or record the number in the left column. Draw ladybugs or write the
number you need to add to make 10 in the middle column. Trace the 10.
To Make 10 Amount
My Card Shows
I Add in All
10
10
10
10
10
Composing Numbers
Directions: Choose two ladybug cards from the pile. Draw ladybugs
or record the number on each card. Count how many ladybugs in all.
Record the number in all.
Amount
Card 1 Card 2
in All

Decomposing Numbers
Directions: Choose a card from the 5-10 pile. Record the number.
Use manipulatives to show ways to break apart the number.
Write the numbers to show three ways to break apart your number.
My number is:
I can break my number into:
and
and
and

Adding Numbers
Draw ladybugs or record the number on each card to show the addends.
Add the numbers.. Record the sum.
Addend 1 Addend 2 Sum
+ =
+ =
+ =
+ =
+ =
Subtracting Numbers
Draw ladybugs or record the number on each card to show the numbers.
Subtract. Record the difference.
Bigger Number Smaller Number Difference
- =
- =
- =
- =
- =
Comparing Numbers
Directions: Choose two ladybug cards from the pile. Draw dots on the ladybugs
to match your cards. Record the numbers. Compare the numbers. Write >, <, or =.

One More
Directions: Choose one ladybug card. Draw ladybugs in the jar and write the
number in the box on the left. On the right draw ladybugs to show one more than
the number on your card. Write the number that is one more.
My Number One More
My Number One More
My Number One More

One Less
Directions: Choose one ladybug card from the pile. Draw ladybugs on the top
leaf to match your card. Draw ladybugs on the leaf below to show one
less than the number on your card.
My Number My Number
One Less One Less
My Number My Number
One Less One Less

Ladybug Number Card Math
Set 1
Dear Families,
Developing number sense is a key focus in early math. In class we have been using ladybug
number cards for various activities. There are tons of hands-on activities you can do with them to
help develop number sense.
In this packet you will find your own set of ladybug number cards and activity suggestions to try
at home. In Set 1 there are activities focusing on helping children learn to recognize numbers,
number words, and sets. I hope you find it a helpful and fun tool to use as you work together at
home.
Some of the activities suggest using “manipulatives.” Set 1 includes:
These can be any small items you have on hand. Plastic ladybugs, • Sorting by Kind
mini pom poms, play dough, beads and buttons work great. • Matching
Regards, • Catch a Bug
• Scavenger Hunt

Set 1
Dear Families,
at home. In Set 1 there are activities focusing on helping children learn to recognize numbers,
number words, and sets. I hope you find it a helpful and fun tool to use as you work together at
home.
These can be any small items you have on hand. Plastic ladybugs, • Sorting by Kind
mini pom poms, play dough, beads and buttons work great. • Matching
Regards, • Catch a Bug
• Scavenger Hunt
Set 1 Set 1
Sorting Matching
by Kind Task: Match the ladybug cards that represent the same
number.
Task: Sort the ladybug cards by kind.
Objective: Learn to identify different ways to represent the
Objective: Learn to distinguish between numbers, number same number.
words, and sets.
Directions: Have students group the cards to put all 3 ways
Directions: Have students sort all of the cards with numbers to show a number in one pile. For example, one pile will have
into one pile, cards with number words into another pile, and the card for number 1, the card for the word one, and the
cards with sets of dots into a third pile. card for the ladybug with one dot. There will be different
piles for each set of 3 cards.
Differentiate: Use the full set of ladybug cards (0 to 10) or
limit to a smaller set of numbers. Extend: Arrange the sets into an organized grid where all
number cards are in a column and the rows across show the
different ways to show the number.

limit to a smaller set of numbers.
Set 1 Set 1
Catch a Bug Scavenger

Hunt
Task: Match the ladybug cards that represent the same Task: Find all of the ladybug cards.
number by playing “Catch a Bug” (inspired by Go Fish).
Objective: Learn to distinguish between numbers, number
Objective: Learn to identify different ways to represent the words, and sets.
same number.
Directions: Use one, two, or three sets of the ladybug cards.
Directions: Use two of the sets of cards. Mix the cards. Lay Hide them around indoors or outside. Have kids find all of
them face down. Give each player 5 cards. Take turns asking the cards. As a card is found identify the number
other players if they have a specific number to try and represented on the card.
make matches. If the player does not have it, say “Catch a
Bug” and the other player chooses from the face down pile. Extend: Use the cards for one of the other activities like
The first person to match all of their cards and place them Sorting by Kind or Matching.
down wins.
limit to a smaller set of numbers. Add in the third set of
cards and make matches of all three kinds before putting
the cards down.
Set 2
Dear Families,
at home. In Set 2 there are activities focusing on helping children learn to count sets, order
numbers, and tell number stories. I hope you find it a helpful and fun tool to use as you work
together at home.
These can be any small items you have on hand. Plastic ladybugs, • Matching Game
mini pom poms, play dough, beads and buttons work great. • Counting Sets
Regards, • Ordering
• Number Stories

Set 2
Dear Families,
at home. In Set 2 there are activities focusing on helping children learn to count sets, order
numbers, and tell number stories. I hope you find it a helpful and fun tool to use as you work
together at home.
These can be any small items you have on hand. Plastic ladybugs, • Matching Game
mini pom poms, play dough, beads and buttons work great. • Counting Sets
Regards, • Ordering
• Number Stories
Set 2 Set 2
Matching Counting
Game Sets
Task: Match the ladybug cards that represent the same Task: Create sets to match a number.
number by playing a traditional matching game.
Objective: Learn that numbers represent an amount. Create
Objective: Learn to identify different ways to represent the sets to show the amount for a given number.
same number.
Directions: Give students all the cards with the numbers.
Directions: Use two of the sets of cards. Mix the cards. Lay Have students pick a number and count that many math
them face down in rows. Take turns turning over two of the manipulatives to show that amount. Continue for each card
cards to try to find two cards that show the same number. in the pile.
Remove matches from the rows. Play until all cards are
matched. Differentiate: Use the full set of ladybug cards (0 to 10) or
Set 2 Set 2
Ordering Number
Task: Put the ladybug cards in number order. Story
Task: Tell a number story.
Objective: Develop number sense by learning to put numbers
in numerical order. Objective: Learn to describe a number story that shows
beginning addition and subtraction
Directions: Give students one type of card (i.e., all the cards
with the numbers). Have students put the cards in order Directions: Decide whether to use a mixed set of cards or
from least to greatest or from greatest to least. only one type of ladybug card. Have kids draw two cards
from the pile. Create a number story to go along with the
Extend: Have students identify the number that comes two numbers. (Be sure to model this before expecting
before or after a given number in the set. children to be able to do it independently)
Have students identify how many more or how many less a
number is than a given number in the set. Extend: Use manipulatives to model the story.
Have kids write an addition or subtraction sentence to go
Differentiate: Use the full set of ladybug cards (0 to 10) or with the story.
Include three numbers as an enrichment option.
Set 3
Dear Families,
at home. In Set 3 there are activities focusing on helping children learn to identify one more and
one less, compare numbers, and begin composing numbers. I hope you find it a helpful and fun tool to
use as you work together at home.
These can be any small items you have on hand. Plastic ladybugs, • One More
mini pom poms, play dough, beads and buttons work great. • One Less
Regards, • Play War
• Composing

Set 3
Dear Families,
at home. In Set 3 there are activities focusing on helping children learn to identify one more and
one less, compare numbers, and begin composing numbers. I hope you find it a helpful and fun tool to
use as you work together at home.
These can be any small items you have on hand. Plastic ladybugs, • One More
mini pom poms, play dough, beads and buttons work great. • One Less
Regards, • Play War
• Composing
Set 3 Set 3
One More One Less

Task: Create a set with one more. Task: Create a set with one less.
Objective: Develop number sense by identifying one more Objective: Develop number sense by identifying one less than
than a number. a number.
Directions: Give students one type of card (i.e., all the cards Directions: Give students one type of card (i.e., all the cards
with the numbers). Have students select one card from the with the numbers). Have students select one card from the
pile. Gather that number of manipulatives. Then add one pile. Gather that number of manipulatives. Then take one
more and identify the number that is one more than the away and identify the number that is one less than the
number on the card. number on the card.
Extend: Have students identify the number that is two more Extend: Have students identify the number that is two less
than the number on the card. than the number on the card.
Differentiate: Use a different type of card (the dot set or Differentiate: Use a different type of card (the dot set or
number word set). Limit to a smaller set of number card number word set). Limit to a smaller set of number card
options if needed. options if needed.
Set 3 Set 3
Play War Composing

Task: Use the ladybug cards to play the traditional War Task: Model combining two different groups to make a set.
card game.
Objective: Learn to compare numbers.
Directions: Choose one set of cards. Have students select a
Directions: Use two or three sets of the ladybug cards. card. Then use two different kinds of manipulatives to
Shuffle the cards and divide them evenly between two compose that amount. For example if the child selects the
players. Both players flip a card to show the number. The number 5 card, she could show 1 red button and 4 black
player with the highest amount keeps the card. Continue until buttons.
one player has all the cards.
Extend: Have students show multiple ways to compose the
Differentiate: Use the full set of ladybug cards (0 to 10) or same numbers. For example, 2 red buttons and 3 black
limit to a smaller set of numbers. buttons would be another way to show 5 in the directions
above.

Set 4
Dear Families,
at home. In Set 4 there are activities focusing on helping children learn to make a ten, decompose
numbers, add, and subtract. I hope you find it a helpful and fun tool to use as you work together at
home.
These can be any small items you have on hand. Plastic ladybugs, • Make a Ten
mini pom poms, play dough, beads and buttons work great. • Decomposing
Regards, • Addition
• Subtraction

Set 4
Dear Families,
at home. In Set 4 there are activities focusing on helping children learn to make a ten, decompose
numbers, add, and subtract. I hope you find it a helpful and fun tool to use as you work together at
home.
These can be any small items you have on hand. Plastic ladybugs, • Make a Ten
mini pom poms, play dough, beads and buttons work great. • Decomposing
Regards, • Addition
• Subtraction
Set 4 Set 4
Make a Ten Decomposing

Task: Model combining two different groups to make a set Task: Model breaking apart a set to show two groups.
of 10.
Objective: Learn to decompose sets of numbers.
Directions: Choose one set of cards. Have students select a
Directions: Choose one set of cards. Have students select a card. Show that amount using manipulatives. Then separate
card. Add the amount of manipulatives to make 10. For that amount into two groups. For example if the child
example, if the child selects a 4 card then 6 manipulatives selects the number 5 card, show the 5 manipulatives. Then
would be gathered to show that 4 and 6 makes 10. break the group apart into groups of 2 and 3.
Extend: Have students show multiple ways to decompose the

same number. For example, 1 and 4 would be another way to
decompose 5 in the directions above.

Set 4 Set 4
Addition Subtraction
Task: Model beginning addition facts. Task: Model beginning subtraction facts.
Objective: Learn to add numbers and identify the sum. Objective: Learn to subtract numbers and identify the
difference.
Directions: Place the counting set cards (0 to 5 only) and
the number cards in two sets. Have students choose two Directions: Place the counting sets cards (0 to 10 only) and
cards. Add the addends and choose the number card that the number cards in two sets. Have students choose two
matches the sum. Include manipulatives for students to cards. Subtract the smaller number from the larger number,
model the addition sentence. and choose the number card that matches the difference.
Include manipulatives for students to model the subtraction
Extend: Have students write the addition sentence that goes sentence.
with their number cards.
Extend: Have students write the subtraction sentence that
Differentiate: Work on adding to higher sums by using the goes with their number cards.
full set of counting sets cards (0 to 10) only. Have kids
choose two of the cards and identify the sum by writing or
saying it (instead of finding a card with the sum).
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Ladybug Number Cards (Color) 6

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Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

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Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Preschool teacher 101 TPT: ECEDUCATION 101

Preschool teacher 101 TPT: ECEDUCATION 101

Preschool teacher 101 TPT: ECEDUCATION 101

Preschool teacher 101 TPT: ECEDUCATION 101

Preschool teacher 101 TPT: ECEDUCATION 101

Preschool teacher 101 TPT: ECEDUCATION 101

Preschool teacher 101 TPT: ECEDUCATION 101

Preschool teacher 101 TPT: ECEDUCATION 101

Objective: Learn to distinguish between numbers, number words, and sets.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Objective: Learn to identify different ways to represent the same number.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Objective: Learn to identify different ways to represent the same number.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Objective: Learn to identify different ways to represent the same number.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Objective: Learn to distinguish between numbers, number words, and sets.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Objective: Develop number sense by learning to put numbers in numerical order.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Extend: Use manipulatives to model the story.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Objective: Develop number sense by identifying one more than a number.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Objective: Develop number sense by identifying one less than a number.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Objective: Learn to compare numbers.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Objective: Learn to compose sets of numbers.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Objective: Learn to compose sets of numbers.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Objective: Learn to decompose sets of numbers.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Objective: Learn to add numbers and identify the sum.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Objective: Learn to subtract numbers and identify the difference.

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Directions: Use two or three of the sorting

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Directions: Use two or three of the sorting

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101

Preschool Teacher 101 TPT: ECEducation101