Roll and Count: Dog Theme

Recommended Grade Level:

Preschool kindergarten

Type of Resource: PDF

Number of Pages: 5

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Coordinating Resources:

Dog Roll and Count Mats

  • 1 color Roll and Count mat
  • 1 black and white Roll and Count mat
  • Each mat includes:
    • A box for the number rolled
    • Lines to write the number or number word
    • A big doghouse to fill with treats
  • A directions page with prep and how-to-use tips

Each mat prints on one page. Laminate the mats or slide them into dry-erase pockets so kids can use them again and again.

Required Materials:

  • Paper, Printer, Ink
  • Laminator or dry-erase pockets
  • A die (a 20-sided die works great for numbers to 20)
  • Dry-erase markers
  • Small objects such as mini erasers, pom-poms, buttons or gems

Standards for Counting and Cardinality

These dog roll and count mats support early math standards connected to counting objects, one-to-one correspondence, matching numbers to amounts and recognizing numerals to 20.

Common Core State Standards: Mathematics

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.A.3: Write numbers from 0 to 20 and represent a number of objects with a written numeral. Kids write each number they roll and show it with objects.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4: Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities. Kids connect each number they roll and write with a set of objects.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.5: Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things. Kids count out objects to match each roll.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Mathematics

  • TEKS K.2A: Count forward and backward to at least 20 with and without objects. Kids count up as they work through the cards in order.
  • TEKS K.2B: Read, write and represent whole numbers from 0 to at least 20 with and without objects or pictures. Kids read the die, write the numeral and show the matching amount.
  • TEKS K.2C: Count a set of objects up to at least 20 and show that the last number said tells how many are in the set. Kids count every object they place to find how many.

Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning

  • K.NS.1.a: Use one-to-one correspondence to find how many are in a set. Kids place one object at a time as they count.
  • K.NS.2.b: Build a set of objects to match a given numeral. Kids build a set to match each number they roll.

Dog Roll and Count Mats help preschool and kindergarten kids roll, write and show numbers to 20 with a hands-on printable math activity.

Roll it, write it, show it! A big doghouse is waiting for a pile of treats. Kids roll a die, write the number and fill the doghouse with that many treats.

Every roll turns into a three-step counting lesson. Kids read the number on the die, write it in the box and on the lines and then show it with mini erasers, pom-poms or buttons on the doghouse.

Writing the number and building it with objects helps kids connect the numeral, the word and the amount. A 20-sided die keeps the practice going all the way to 20.

Want more puppy counting? The dog counting cards 1-20 use the same doghouse.

Print the color mat for centers or the black and white mat to save ink. One mat gives kids endless rounds of practice because every roll is a new number.

How to Use Dog Roll and Count Mats

  1. Roll a die and write the number in the box.
  2. Write the number or number word on the lines.
  3. Show the number by placing that many objects on the doghouse.

Small Group: Give each child a mat and take turns rolling one die for the group. Everyone writes and shows the same number, then compares their work.

Independent Practice: Set a mat, a die, a dry-erase marker and a cup of mini erasers in a math center. Kids roll, write and show as many numbers as they can.

Easy Ways to Differentiate This Activity

Every group of kids has a mix of counting, number recognition and fine motor skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.

For Children Who Need More Support:

  • Use a regular six-sided die to keep numbers small.
  • Count the dots on the die together before writing.
  • Write the number first with a finger, then with a marker.
  • Count each object aloud as it goes on the mat.

For On-Level Practice:

  • Use a ten-sided die for numbers to 10.
  • Have kids write the number word as well as the numeral.
  • Roll five times and count each set.
  • Have a partner count the objects to check the work.

For an Extra Challenge:

  • Use a 20-sided die for numbers to 20.
  • Roll two dice and add them together before writing.
  • Ask kids to show one more or one less than the number rolled.
  • Group the objects in fives and tens to count faster.

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:

  • Model the number word and give plenty of wait time.
  • Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
  • Use tongs or tweezers to place counters for added fine motor practice.
  • Repeat the same small set of numbers across several sessions.
  • Talk about the doghouse and treats for extra pet vocabulary practice.

Dog Roll and Count Mats Are Perfect For:

  • Preschool and pre-K
  • Kindergarten
  • ELL and multilingual learners
  • Pet and dog themes
  • Math centers
  • Number of the day
  • Morning tubs
  • Small-group instruction
  • Intervention
  • Special education
  • Speech, OT and early intervention sessions
  • Homeschool preschool and kindergarten
  • Substitute plans

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