These printable Number Mats are a great hands-on way to learn early math skills! Developing number recognition helps young kids build the strong mathematical foundation they need throughout their lives! If you’re looking for a fun way to teach kids about numbers and supplement your lesson plans, these free printable number activity mats are perfect!
Free Number Mat Worksheets
Number mats are educational tools that help kids learn and practice numerical concepts, such as counting, number recognition, basic arithmetic, and place value.
💡Make sure to look through our Preschool Math Activities [here].
Snap Cube Numbers
Snap cubes are a fantastic math manipulative tool for building numbers! Use these free number mats and snap cubes for playful math practice.
Bubble Number Mats
Turn this popular and fun fidget toy into a cool math tool for kids learning to count and write numbers! Pair one with these free number pop mats!
LEGO Number Mats
Build LEGO numbers with basic bricks and pair them with these fun and free LEGO number mats for early learning fun.
Number Road Mats
Practice numbers 1-20 and play a fun game with this free number road mats printable pack.
Gingerbread Number Mats
You’ll find these adorable gingerbread man number I Spy mats and additional Christmas math activities [here]. Also look for a gingerbread number practice pack!
Pattern Block Numbers
Pattern blocks are another fantastic math manipulative. You can even create a sensory bin to accompany the free printable pattern block mats.
Ten Frame Math Mats
Introduce your kids to the ten-frame concept and practice math skills, from number recognition to addition and subtraction with these free ten frame math mats.
Monkey Math Playdough Mats
Use playdough and let your kids practice fine motor and math skills, from number recognition to addition and subtraction. Free monkey math mats [here].
Tips for Using Number Mats
- Protect: Use a page protector to protect each mat. This is perfect if you’re using these mats for multiple classes or if you’re a parent and want to reuse them for your other kids.
- Dry-erase markers: If you laminate or protect the printable mats, you can use dry-erase markers and have the kids wipe them off with mini erasers! This way, you can keep using the mats over and over again!
- Combine math with language: If you want to teach kids how to write the actual number word, have them write it on the mat to enhance their language skills.
- Hands-on activities: Add fun math manipulatives such as pattern blocks, snap cubes, LEGO bricks, and racing cars!
- Morning or end-of-the-day work: If you’re a teacher, you can use these number activities to prepare kids for their lessons during the day or use them to solidify the lessons they’ve learned.
- Turn it into a game: You can call out a number and have your students or kids find the right number! You can also use the spinner and racing mats as a friendly competition among other students! If you’re a parent, you can act as the competition and play with your kid!
What age group is best for these math activities?
These mats are perfect for preschool and kindergarten-age kids just starting to learn basic numbers!
Benefits of Using Number Mats
More Fun Math Mats and Activities
Printable Math Preschool Activity Pack
Who’s It For? The preschool math pack is perfect for 3—to 6-year-olds in a preschool classroom, learning center, or home. This themed pack includes a book and supply list to help you easily plan math activities. It is easy to set up and use with one kiddo or turn into a center for the classroom.
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What’s Included?
- Counting Cards
- Pattern Block Numbers
- Race to 10 Game
- Numbers Mini Book
- Sqequncing
- Coin Sorting
- AB Patterns
- Which Weighs More?
- Roll and Color
- Puzzles
- Games
- Writing Center
- And More!
