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Counting and matching activities are a great way to blend learning with play, especially for curious preschoolers! This Thanksgiving, download the Turkey Count and Match Cards for an engaging and interactive experience.
Perfect for practising counting from 1 to 20, these Free Printable cards help reinforce number recognition skills.
These cards are perfect for Busy Bag Activities! Turkey Count and Match Cards combine seasonal fun with valuable educational content.
Here’s What You’ll Need to Make Turkey Count and Match Cards
- Cardstock Printing Paper
- Scissors
- Turkey Count and Match Cards (Download at the end of the post by signing up)
- Optional: Laminator and laminating sheets
How to Make Turkey Tree Count and Match Cards
Creating these cards is simple! Download the free printable at the end of this post and print it on sturdy cardstock. Cut out the cards, and you’re ready to play with 40 pieces.
For added durability, consider laminating the cards for repeated use, particularly if you plan to use them in a classroom or daycare setting.
A laminator like the Amazon Basics Laminator is perfect for preparing educational resources.
How to Use the Turkey Count and Match Cards
Spread the Cards: Lay out all the number cards face up.
Start Matching: Ask your child to find the turkey card that matches each number on the Pumpkin. For example, if a Pumpkin shows the number “5,” they need to find the card with a turkey that has 5 feathers.
Count the Feathers: Encourage your child to count the feathers out loud as they match. This step reinforces counting and number recognition.
For Preschoolers, you can simply print the first few pages and let them practice only up to 10.
Beyond Matching:
Memory Match: Flip the cards face down and play a memory game by taking turns turning over two cards to find matching pairs.
Sequencing Game: Once your child has mastered basic matching, shuffle the number cards and have them put them in order from 1 to 20.
Make it a Busy Bag Activity: These Turkey Count and Match Cards are perfect for busy bag activities. Place the cards in a small envelope or pouch for easy transport and take them along to keep your child engaged during travel or quiet time.
They encourage independent learning and can be used in various settings, from car rides to waiting rooms.
Download the free printable Thanksgiving Activity at the end of the post! You can also pin this blog for later.
Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
Fork-Painted Turkey Craft: Create a Fun and Textured Turkey using forks as paintbrushes for unique feather effects!
Torn Paper Pumpkin Craft: Let kids rip and glue orange paper to form a charming, rustic pumpkin shape.
Handprint Turkey Craft: Capture little hands in a festive handprint turkey, perfect for Thanksgiving keepsakes.
Corn Kernel Craft: Use real corn kernels to craft a colourful, textured corn cob that’s perfect for fall!
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