Earth Day Math Activities for Preschoolers
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, is a time to appreciate our planet and learn about how we can protect it. These Earth Day Math Activities for Preschoolers is a fantastic opportunity to instill a love for nature in young children and teach them about environmental responsibility.
This Earth Day-themed number mat activity is perfect for preschoolers, helping them develop essential number recognition and counting skills while introducing them to important concepts like recycling and caring for our environment. So, gather your little ones, print out the materials, and get ready for some Earth Day counting fun!
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What Supplies Do I Need?
- The printable number mats (download here!)
- The printable picture sheet (download here!)
- Scissors
- Glue (optional)
What Do I Need to Do to Prep for This Activity?
- Print out the number mats and picture sheet. You can laminate them for durability if you’d like.
- Cut out the pictures from the picture sheet.
How Do I Use This Activity?
- Give each child a number mat.
- Have them identify the number on their mat.
- Instruct them to find the matching pictures and count out the correct number to place on the ten frame. For example, if their mat has the number 3, they would find the picture of the tree and place 3 trees on their ten frame.
Bonus Ideas to Make it More Fun:
- Turn it into a sorting activity by having students sort the pictures by category (e.g., things that grow, things that help us recycle).
- Use the pictures to tell a story about Earth Day and how we can take care of our planet.
- Add some movement by having students hop, skip, or jump to the number on their mat.
Other Earth Day Resources:
10 Facts and Activities about Earth Day
Earth Day Addition and Subtraction Game
Adaptations for Different Skill Levels:
- For younger children, start with smaller numbers (1-5).
- For older children, challenge them to fill multiple ten frames or create their own Earth Day-themed picture problems.
Other Great Preschool Math Activities:
Preschool Shape Scavenger Hunt
Preschool Mitten Matching Activity
Extra Resources to Go Along with This Activity:
- Read books about Earth Day, such as “The Earth Book” by Todd Parr or “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss.
- Sing songs about the environment, such as “This Land is Your Land” or “Recycle Song.”
- Discuss ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle at home and in the classroom.
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