The first chapter in our kindergarten curriculum is all about understanding numbers zero to five. We’re reviewing how to read and write the numbers and create sets for those quantities. We’re also learning the corresponding number words, and from my days in the kindergarten classroom I know those number words can be tricky. To help Lovey, I made a set of apple number cards for learning and play activities, and I thought you would enjoy having the free printable set, too!
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The full set includes number cards, set cards, and word cards for the numbers zero to five.
How We’re Using Our Number Cards
Sorting
We use them to sort by kind. As we do we’re discussing which cards show numbers, which show number words, and which show sets. The picture below shows three separate stacks that have been sorted.
Ordering
Sometimes we use just one kind of card and work on ordering the sets. We can order them from least to greatest or greatest to least.
Matching
Other times we use all the cards to create a table that organizes the numbers in order and then matches the related cards.
Addition
We can also use the set cards and the number cards to model basic addition facts to five.
Subtraction
The same two sets can be used to model basic subtraction.
I hope you find this set of cards as versatile as we do! We’ve been carrying them everywhere lately for quick math practice.
Want more activities for your apple number cards?
We’ve updated this set of number cards and added tons of activities to go along with them!
This 69-page number sense set is designed to be very interactive, giving kids many opportunities to use manipulatives.
Inside there are:
- Tips and Ideas for Use
- 0-10 Apple Number Cards Sets in Color and Black and White
- 16 Activity Cards with Hands-on Number Sense Activity Directions
- 9 Small Group and Center Number Sense Activity Mats
- 14 Number Sense Recording Sheets
- 4 Differentiated Take Home Packs of Number Sense Activities
More Fun with Apples
GET A FULL WEEK OF APPLE THEME LEARNING AND PLAY
Save time and get right to the playful learning with our printable lesson plan sets. Each set includes over 30 playful learning activities related to the theme, and we’ve provided different versions for home preschool families and classroom teachers so all activities are geared directly toward your needs.
Help children learn more about apples in a playful hands-on way with the apple activities in this comprehensive set of lesson plans for preschool, PreK and TK classrooms. This apple theme preschool lesson plan pack can be used during the fall, back-to-school time, in conjunction with a fruit theme, aligned with exploring the letter A, etc. Watch this short video to see just a few examples of the types of activities and printables included in this set:
This set includes active hands-on learning ideas and the following printables:
- Apple Number Cards (0-35)
- “Counting Apples” emergent reader
- “I See Apples” emergent reader
- Apple Letters (uppercase and lowercase in both red and green)
- Apple Life Cycle Cards (in color and b/w)
- Label the Apple Diagram (in color and b/w) with labeling cards
- Apple Pattern Cards
- Put the Apples on the Tree Game Mat
- Editable cover and pages for a class apple book
GET YOUR LESSON PLANS
Home Preschool Apple Theme Lesson Plans
Preschool Classroom Apple Theme Lesson Plans
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Click here to see all of our apple activities!
Selena @ Look! We're Learning!
These are just perfect for fall. Pinning! 🙂
Mihaela
Lovely printable! Will be used this autumn! Thank you for taking a time to make it!
Shaunna Evans
I’m so glad you’ll be able to use this printable, Mihaela! Enjoy 🙂
Emily
Hello! I tried downloading the apple card set this morning but when I clicked the link it said the file could not be found. Help! Thank you 🙂 Emily
Shaunna Evans
I’m so sorry, Emily! I’m not sure why that would be happening. Maybe try right clicking on the link. Then select “Save Link As.” That should allow you to save the file. I hope it works.
Sandi
Thanks for the printables. They will be a great addition to our apple unit.
Ashlee
Stopping by from the TGIF Linky! Love this! Pinned! : )
Natasha
Thank you for sharing this. We spend lots of time counting and although we are not at the level for the word numbers I will be using this to help when we get there.
Shaunna Evans
You’re very welcome, Natasha!
Clare
These are brilliant, thank you so much for sharing your printables.
Shaunna Evans
Thank you so much, Clare!
Melanie Thomas
Love it. Pinned 🙂
Caryn
Thanks for this free printable. I have already printed it off and plan to make good use of starting tomorrow!
Shaunna Evans
You’re welcome. I’m so glad you can use it, Caryn!