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Get ready for some shamrockin’ learning with this FREE printable St. Patrick’s Day Count and Match Cards!
Perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners, this Counting Game helps kids practice number identification and counting from 1 to 10.
What’s Included?
- Printable cards with numbers 0 to 10
- Two sizes Included: 6 x 6 cm (shown in pictures) and 8 x 8 cm cards
Why this Counting activity is Great for kids?
- Engaging & Festive: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while learning!
- Hands-on Fun: Gold Coins on the pot make counting memorable.
- Number Recognition: Practice identifying numbers 1-10.
- One-to-One Correspondence: Reinforce counting skills.
- Easy to Prepare: Just print, cut and play!
St. Patrick’s Day Count and Match Cards – Preparation
- Download: Download the Printable at the end of the post. Choose your preferred size to print
- Prep: Print on card stock Paper and cut out the cards.
- (Optional) Laminate the pages before cutting for extra sturdiness using a Laminator and Laminating sheets
A Paper Cutter makes the cutting Easier!
How to Play
Spread the cards on a Table randomly. Ask the kids to count the coins in the pot and match them with the Numbers on Shamrock.
Storage
Store the cards in a letter envelope to keep them organized. The printable includes a label to help you neatly store busy bag activities.
Tips for Extra Fun:
- Start Small: Begin with smaller numbers for little kids.
- Make it a Game: Time the child to complete matching them all.
- Extend the Learning: Ask questions like, “What comes next?”
This activity is a fun and educational way for preschoolers and early elementary kids to practice counting in a festive St. Patrick’s Day theme!
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for kids
Here are Shamrock, Leprechaun and a Pot of Gold Crafts – Perfect for St Patrick’s Day and are great for Classrooms’ March Activities.
They are Easy-Prep, Easy to implement and make Great Bulletin Board Displays!
More St. Patrick’s Day Printables for kids
- St. Patrick’s Day Mazes
- St. Patrick’s Day I Spy Printable
- St. Patrick’s Day Color by shapes
- Shamrock Matching with a Magnifying Glass
St. Patrick’s Day Craft for kids
Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Craft: Make a Cute little DIY Leprechaun using popsicle sticks and paint.
Torn Paper Shamrock Craft: Tear and glue green paper to make a shamrock. Great for fine motor skills!
Fork-Painted Leprechaun Craft: Use a fork to paint a leprechaun’s beard for a fun texture. Grab the Free Leprechaun Printable.
Paper Weaving Shamrock Craft: Weave paper strips into a shamrock Template for a festive craft.
Download the Free Printable St. Patrick’s Day Count and Match Cards
Have a blast learning this St. Patrick’s Day with your little leprechauns!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!