Your preschooler will have fun learning numbers with some adorable witches in this Halloween theme number matching game! It’s one of the many activities on our 31 Super Fun Halloween Activities to do in Preschool.
They will learn how to roll a die and count the dots. It also provides early exposure to reading a ten frame, which they will being using a lot when they head into pre-k and kindergarten. These little witches will also help with number recognition, counting, and matching numbers!
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What’s included in the Halloween Number Matching Game?
There are two versions included in this game:
The first works on numbers 1-6 and uses a die to roll, count, and match numbers up to 6 on a ten frame.
The second version works on numbers from 1-10 and uses number cards to flip and match numbers up to 10. You can also use this version with 2 dice and add them with numbers up to 10.
No dice? The game comes with printable dice but we always prefer to use these large foam dice– they are fun to toss (especially down the stairs) and easy to keep track of. And they can be used for MANY school and non-school activities!
How to play:
Use a place marker of your kiddo’s choice to put on the ten frame they’ve matched. We used a large triangle button to be like a witch’s hat. We have this large set of buttons I bought on Amazon that we use for a lot of match activities and crafts. But a plastic spider, candy pumpkin, or monster game piece from the Monster Cookie Board Game would work great too.
How to set up the game:
Print the game mats and cards on cardstock paper which makes it easier to pick up the cards.
Print the die on regular paper (or a piece of colored paper, I love Astrobrights paper!). This makes it easier to fold and assemble.
If you’ve never assembled a paper die before here’s how to do it:
- Cut out the die and fold along all lines and flaps.
- Then fold and glue or tape the flaps to their opposite sides. The flaps should all be inside the die and the dots should show on all six sides on the outside.
- NOTE: I like to use double sided tape or glue dots to attach the flaps together.
OR you can watch the assembly in this helpful YouTube video!