Active Mathematical Activities for Kindergarteners

Get ready for a math adventure with these fun and engaging activities designed to help your little ones master Kindergarten math. From outdoor escapades to indoor fun, there's something for everyone!

Outdoor Math Activities

Number Scavenger Hunt: Send your kids on a thrilling hunt to match numbers with their corresponding sets. This exciting game not only boosts number recognition but also encourages problem-solving skills.
Sidewalk Chalk Counting Maze: Practice counting outdoors on a big chalk maze. The fresh air and open space make learning a joyful experience.
Frog Jump Measurement Game: Introduce non-standard measurement to kids with this fun jump and measure game. It's a hopping good time!
Backyard Number Hunt: Hide number sticks in the backyard for your little explorers to find and order. This game is a great way to reinforce number sequencing.

Indoor Math Activities

Indoor Hopscotch: Count as you play hopscotch using this easy-to-make game. It's a classic that never gets old!
Math War: 6 Card Games for Kids: Test your math skills with these engaging card games. It's a battle of wits that's sure to keep your little ones entertained.
Fire Hose Practice Game: Kids use water squirters to "put out" the correct answer to simple addition or subtraction facts. This game is a fun and interactive way to practice math facts.
Math Hunt: Search around the house for the correct number of objects on cards. This game encourages observation and number recognition.
Sticky Note Math Match: A move and learn activity that involves matching sticky post-it notes to numbers. It's a simple yet effective way to practice number recognition.
Egg Counting Game: Use plastic eggs for a number identification game. It's a fun and colourful way to learn numbers.

Special Mentions

Get Ready for K Through PLAY! Pinterest Board: Follow this board for a huge collection of Kindergarten readiness activities.
Bubbling Addition Kindergarten Math Game: Check out this exciting game from Mess for Less to practice addition skills.
Lego Math Games: For more math activities, check out The Pleasantest Thing. Lego bricks offer endless possibilities for learning and fun.
The idea for the kindergarten math games in this article was developed by the team behind the app "Math Makers" by Ululab, which integrates math learning into playful, physics-based puzzles featuring cute animals to teach arithmetic concepts.
A sticky hundreds chart activity can be used for tons of number practice, made big on contact paper for added fun.
Turkey Feather Hunt: Go on a hunt to find colored feathers and then use them to create simple math patterns. It's a fun and festive way to learn.
Flight School Number Game turns kids into airplanes as they zoom from one numbered cloud to another. This game is a fun and interactive way to practice number recognition.
Number Line Run is a sidewalk chalk game that helps kids recognize numbers and number order. It's a fun and active way to learn.

Stay tuned next week as we share activities to develop the fine motor skills needed for Kindergarten!