Are you starting to think about Halloween? I know it seems way too early, but you know those kiddos have had their costumes picked out for months. I've got a fun freebie for you that fits for Halloween because it is all about candy. But the awesome part about this freebie is that it isn't specifically Halloween, so you really could use it all year long. Kids like candy anytime, right?
Introducing the candy counting puzzles to practice counting numbers 1-20.
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Supplies Needed for Candy Counting Puzzles
Candy Counting Puzzles (free download at the bottom of this post)Laminator (optional)
Cardstock
Printer (this is the one I use)
Scissors or Paper Cutter
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To Prep Candy Counting Puzzles
- Print the freebie on cardstock for durability.
- Laminate, especially if you want to use these games for long periods of time or pull them out each year.
- Cut apart each puzzle.
Pro tip: If you are creating multiple sets of these puzzles to use in a classroom, try putting the same color dot or sticker on the back of all the pieces and then on the bag or box they are stored in. That way if a piece gets left behind, it is easy to see which set it belongs to.
Playing with Candy Counting Puzzles
To play with these puzzles, set the pieces out and have your students practice matching the number to the candy jar that holds the same amount of candy. The puzzles have different types of lines that divide them in half to help support early learners who might struggle with the counting part of this activity.
These puzzles go up to 20, but you could pull out just the numbers you want your students to work on. These would be fun in a Halloween or candy themed sensory bin where students have to dig around for the pieces and then find matches.
Other Halloween Related Activities & Freebies
Check out these awesome bloggers and the free Halloween related activities they have for you!!
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
Kindergarten Activities for Halloween (CVC Words) // Fairy Poppins
Teen Sums Pumpkin Patch //Teach Me Mommy
Candy Counting Puzzles (1-20) // Sara J Creations
Halloween Roll and Read // The Primary Brain
Halloween Spin and Add // Literacy with the Littlies
Halloween Cutting Practice // Fairy Poppins
Download your free Candy Counting Puzzles
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Need some more counting activities? Try these: