Christmas Counting 1 to 20
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Keep December math practice engaging with these Christmas counting clip cards. Twenty cards covering numbers 1 to 20 with festive holiday imagery teach number recognition and one-to-one correspondence for ages 3 to 5 through interactive clipping activities.
📦 What's Included
- 20 counting clip cards: Complete number sequence 1 through 20
- Christmas theme: Festive holiday images to count on each card
- Card size 3.5 in. x 5 in.: Large enough for easy handling
- 5 pages: Ready to print and laminate
- Three answer choices: Multiple choice format perfect for clothespin clipping
- Visual counting support: Christmas graphics to count on each card
💡 Learning Benefits
- Number recognition identifying numerals 1 through 20
- One-to-one correspondence counting each Christmas image accurately
- Counting practice building fluency with higher numbers to 20
- Fine motor development using clothespins to clip answers
- Self-checking skills when answer key provided
🎯 How to Use
- Children count Christmas images on each card
- Use clothespins to clip correct number from three choices
- Laminate cards for durability with repeated use
- Store in math center basket for independent December practice
- Perfect for morning work, centers, or early finisher activities
- Alternative use: Mark answers with dry-erase markers instead of clips
- Great for preschool and kindergarten holiday math rotations
🎅 Teaching Tip from a Montessori Guide
Counting to 20 is a significant milestone that requires lots of practice with concrete objects. These clip cards bridge the gap between manipulative counting and abstract number work. The three-choice format scaffolds learning better than open-ended "how many?" questions for children still building counting confidence. Clothespins add a fine motor challenge that keeps hands busy while brains work on math. After mastering these cards, children often feel ready to tackle teen numbers in other contexts because they've built real fluency through repetition.