Find and cover counting activity for preschoolers numbers 1-10 ocean shark theme

Find and Cover 1-10: Ocean Shark

Recommended Grade Level:

Preschool kindergarten Early Elementary

Type of Resource: PDF

Number of Pages: 10

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What's Included:

  • 2 Sets of Find and Cover Activities: 1-5 and 1-10

Required Materials:

  • Paper, Printer, Ink
  • Pocket Chart
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Find and Cover Numbers 1–10: Ocean Shark Theme

Get ready to bring some fun to your preschool and kindergarten math centers with this hands-on Find and Cover activity featuring a bold and colorful shark theme! This low-prep printable makes it easy to target number recognition and counting skills with an engaging twist your students will love.

What’s Included:

  • Find & Cover 1–5 mat
  • Find & Cover 1–10 mat
  • Number cards 1–10 in two colors for easy differentiation
  • Full-color designs perfect for laminating or using in a sensory bin

Skills Covered:

  • Number recognition for 1–10
  • One-to-one correspondence
  • Fine motor skills
  • Visual discrimination
  • Following directions

Learning Standards Addressed:

Common Core State Standards for Kindergarten:

  • K.CC.A.3: Write numbers from 0 to 10. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral.
  • K.CC.B.4: Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality.
  • K.CC.B.5: Count to answer “how many?” questions about up to 10 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle.

Texas Pre-K Guidelines:

  • VII.A.2: Child recognizes the number of objects in a small set.
  • VII.A.3: Child uses counting to determine the number of objects.

How to Use:

  1. Print and laminate the number cards and game boards for durability.
  2. Choose your level: use the 1–5 mat for beginners or the 1–10 mat for more advanced counters.
  3. Students draw a number card, then find and cover the matching number of teeth on the shark image.
  4. Optional Extension: Place the number cards in a ocean-themed sensory bin for a fun fine motor bonus!

This activity is perfect for math centers, early finishers, morning tubs, or small group instruction. Whether you’re working on building number confidence or reinforcing existing counting skills, this back to shark-themed game will spark excitement and engagement all year long!

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