Counting Cards 1-20: Apple Theme Spanish

Recommended Grade Level:

Preschool kindergarten

Type of Resource: PDF

Number of Pages: 23

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Apple Counting Cards 1-20 in Spanish

20 color counting cards for numbers 1-20
20 black and white counting cards for numbers 1-20
Each card includes:
- An apple tree with a little red wagon
- The number and the Spanish number word (uno through veinte)
- Plenty of space in the treetop to place apples
A directions page with prep and how-to-use tips

Cards print two per page. Cut them apart and choose the color set for a bright math center or the black and white set to save ink.

Required Materials:

Paper, Printer, Ink
Paper Cutter
Laminator (recommended so the cards last)
Small red or green objects such as pom-poms, mini erasers or glass gems

Standards for Counting and Cardinality

These apple cards 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.B.4: Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities. Every card connects a numeral and number word 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 apples to match each card.

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. Every card shows the numeral and number word. Kids build 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 apple on the tree 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 apple at a time as they count.
K.NS.2.b: Build a set of objects to match a given numeral. Kids fill the tree with that many apples.

Apple Counting Cards 1-20 in Spanish help preschool and kindergarten kids count objects, match numbers to amounts and recognize numbers 1-20 with a hands-on printable math activity.

Apple picking time! Every card has a leafy apple tree with a little red wagon parked underneath. Kids fill the treetop with red and green apples to match the number.

Each card shows a number from 1 to 20 and the Spanish number word. Kids read the number, count out that many red or green pom-poms or mini erasers and place them on the tree one at a time.

Counting real objects onto a picture builds one-to-one correspondence and helps kids connect each numeral to the amount it stands for.

These Spanish counting cards fit right into dual-language and Spanish immersion classrooms, bilingual homes and groups with Spanish-speaking English learners. They’re also a fun way for English speakers to learn uno through veinte.

Print the color set for centers or the black and white set to save ink. Laminate the cards and they’re ready for counting again and again.

How to Use Apple Counting Cards 1-20 in Spanish

Choose a card and read the number and number word together.
Count out that many red or green apples, pom-poms or mini erasers.
Place one apple at a time on the tree, counting aloud, then check that the last number said matches the card.

Small Group: Give each child a card and a cup of red and green pom-poms. Everyone fills their tree and shares how many with the group. Pass the cards to the left and play again.

Independent Practice: Set the cards in a math center with a bowl of apple counters. Kids work through the numbers in order or pick any card to read, count and fill.

Easy Ways to Differentiate These Counting Cards

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:

Start with numbers 1-5 and add more cards as counting becomes steady.
Touch and count each apple together.
Lay the cards out in order so kids can see the amount grow by one each time.
Use larger objects for kids who are still building hand strength.

For On-Level Practice:

Use all 20 cards in order.
Have kids say the number word after counting.
Fill the tree, then count again to check.
Have a partner count the apples to check the work.

For an Extra Challenge:

Mix up the cards and put them in order from 1 to 20.
Say a number and have kids find the matching card.
Use only red or only green apples and ask how many more are needed to reach the number.
Pull two cards and have kids tell which number is bigger.

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.
Pair each Spanish number word with the English word for multilingual learners.