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Reindeer Math Game for Kids

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Kids will love this fun and adorable Christmas, hands-on Reindeer Math Game!

This Reindeer Math Game for Kids comes with free Reindeer Math Cards printable set and develops important math skills such as number recognition, matching same to same as well as addition and subtraction!

Keep your kids engaged and learning over Christmas break with this adorable hands-on math game for kids-also the perfect addition to any Homeschool Math Curriculum. 

This game is suitable for preschool, kindergarten and elementary aged kids-as it can be played at multiple different levels.

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purpose

  • Hands-on way to explore math
  • Strengthens number recognition skills 
  • Develops matching same to same skills
  • Reinforces addition and subtraction skills
  • Strengthens fine motor skills
  • Screen-free learning 

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directions

Reindeer Math Game for Kids

  • Write numbers O-20 on clothespins
  • You will need two sets of clothespins numbered #O-20 for a total of 42 clothespins

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Matching Same to Same

  • Clip both sets of clothespins numbered 1-10 onto the back of a tray
  • Place Reindeer cards numbered 1-10 inside the tray
  • Invite your child to choose a card 
  • Next, ask them to add the matching clothespins onto the Reindeer to make antlers!
  • Set the reindeer aside and pick another card!
  • Continue as long as your child is interested and engaged
  • Repeat the above steps-this time using clothespins #11-20 and Reindeer Math Cards 11-20
  • For an extra challenge-clip both sets of #1-20 clothespins to the tray and lay out all 20 Reindeer Math Cards!
  • Invite your child to match the clothespins to the Reindeer Cards. as before!

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Adding to 10

  • Place both sets of clothespins numbered 0-10 to the back of the tray
  • Invite your child to pick a Reindeer Math Card
  • Ask your child to pick two clothespins that add up to the number on the Reindeer Math Card
  • Place the two clothespins on the Reindeer as antlers!
  • Example: Clothespins #1 and #3 could go on Reindeer Card 4.
  • When finished, ask your child to put the clothespins back, and pick another card
  • Repeat!
  • Continue as long as your child is interested and engaged.

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Adding to 20

  • Clip the set of clothespins #0-10 onto the back of the tray
  • Place Reindeer Math Cards #1-20 inside the tray
  • Invite your child to place two clothespins on the Reindeer that add up to the number on the card

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Find the Missing Number

  • Clip the set of clothespins #0-10 onto the back of the tray
  • Place the other set of clothespin  #0-10 inside a bowl
  • Place Reindeer Math Cards #1-10 inside the tray
  • Ask your child to pick a Reindeer Card
  • Next, invite your child to pick a random clothespin from the bowl and clip it onto the reindeer
  • Then, ask your child what number needs to added or subtracted to get to the number on the Reindeer card
  • Clip the missing number onto the reindeer!
  • Continue as long as your child is interested and engaged!
  • Play Find the Missing Number with the steps listed above-but this time clip one set of clothespins #0-20 to the back of the tray
  • Place the other set of clothespins #0-20 in a bowl
  • Set out all 20 of the Reindeer Math Cards for your child to pick from.

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Independent Play

  • Keep this game set up in the tray and easily accessible for your child to access and play independently!

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