Inside: Need a flower-themed counting activity for preschool kids that’s fun, zero-prep, and won’t have you cutting out 47 tiny pieces? Keep reading. 🌸🎲
M y 4-year-old has a radar for any open-ended hands-on activity with tiny pieces and cute pictures. The second he spots one, he’s all in—like a squirrel diving headfirst into a pile of acorns.
But there’s just one problem.
I don’t always have time to craft a 47-piece, Pinterest-worthy learning extravaganza. (You either? Good. You’re going to like this.)
Sometimes I need a super quick, no-prep activity that’s still interactive (and isn’t a worksheet).
Meet the flower-themed roll & cover game. Literally just print and play, while your kiddos work on either counting or math skills. (Also, did I mention it’s free?)
So if you want to grab this game and see how to set up some can’t-stop-playing counting and math games, keep reading.
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How to Play: Roll, Count, Cover!
Materials You’ll Need:
- Flower counting mats (download for free)
- Dice (1 or 2, depending on the version)
- Math manipulatives (pom poms, buttons, mini erasers) OR a washable marker (like these that won’t dry out even if you leave the caps off)
- Optional: Laminator or sleeve protectors for reusability
- Optional: Wooden tongs for extra fine motor practice
Setup:
- Download the free printable below.
- Print (color or black & white—your choice!)
- Optionally, laminate if you want to reuse it or write on it instead of covering with manipulatives
- Gather your dice and covering pieces.
Game instructions:
- Version 1 (Beginner – Numbers 1-6): Roll one die, count the dots, and cover the matching number on the flower sheet. Keep rolling until all numbers are covered.
- Version 2 (Advanced – Numbers 2-12): Roll two dice, add the numbers together, and cover the correct sum. Keep rolling and covering until the board is full!
Pro tip: I love using tongs like these wooden ones to pick up the markers and cover the flowers—it adds a fun challenge and sneaks in extra fine motor practice!
What Kids Are Learning (While Having Fun!)
This flower math for preschool game is sneaky-smart. While kids are happily rolling dice and covering numbers, they’re also building essential early math skills:
- Number recognition activities: Helps kids identify and match numbers.
- Number sense: Builds an understanding of how numbers relate to quantities.
- Subitizing: Encourages kids to recognize dice patterns without counting one by one.
- Addition practice: For kids who are ready, rolling two dice makes for a playful intro to simple addition.
- Fine motor activities for kids: Picking up small objects to cover numbers strengthens those little fingers for writing.
Why This Printable is a Teacher & Parent Favorite
- No prep. Just print and play—because nobody has time for extra cutting and laminating (unless you want to!).
- Multiple versions. Whether your kids are just starting out with numbers or ready for an adding challenge, there’s a version for them.
- Flexible for the classroom or home. Great for morning tubs, math centers, small groups, or a fun one-on-one learning moment at home.
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Grab Your Free Printable!
Ready to add some flower-themed activities for preschool to your math routine? Click below to download your spring math worksheets and let the number fun begin!
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