Number Matching Mats: Rainbow
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Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 18
Rainbow Number Matching Mats 0-20
- Rainbow array cards for numbers 0-20 in color
- Number cards to match to each rainbow
- Black and white versions of the rainbows and number cards
- Table of contents and instruction page
Each rainbow shows an amount to count, so kids connect each amount to its numeral.
Required Materials:
- Paper, printer and ink
- Laminator
- Paper cutter or scissors
- Optional: number magnets, number tiles or dry erase markers
Standards for Counting and Matching Numbers
These number matching mats support early math standards connected to counting sets and matching amounts to numerals.
Common Core State Standards: Mathematics
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4: Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality. Kids count items on each rainbow and match the amount to a number.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.5: Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array or a circle. Kids count the items on each rainbow to check their work.
Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and TEKS for Mathematics
- PK4.V.A.2: Child counts up to 10 objects with one-to-one correspondence. Kids touch and count each object.
- PK4.V.A.3: Child counts up to 10 items and demonstrates cardinality by communicating that the last number indicates how many items are in the set. Kids say how many after counting.
- TEKS K.2(B): Read, write and represent whole numbers from 0 to at least 20 with and without objects or pictures. Kids show each number with objects.
Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning
- K.NS.1.a: Use one-to-one correspondence to determine how many are in a given set. Kids count each set one object at a time.
Rainbow Number Matching Mats give preschool and kindergarten kids hands-on practice counting sets and matching each amount to its number from 0 to 20.
Each rainbow card shows an amount to count. Kids count it and match the right number card, number magnet or number tile.
Start with numbers 0-10 and move to 11-20 when kids are ready. Kids can also write the number on each card with a dry erase marker.
How to Use Rainbow Number Matching Mats 0-20
- Print, laminate and cut apart the rainbow cards and number cards.
- Kids pick a rainbow and count the amount.
- Kids find the matching number card and place it on the rainbow.
- Check by counting again.
Small Group: Count each rainbow together and point to each dot.
Math Center: Set out the cards for independent matching.
Easy Ways to Differentiate These Matching Mats
Every group has a mix of counting skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Start with numbers 0-5.
- Touch each part as you count.
- Lay out only 3 number cards at a time.
- Count together.
For On-Level Practice:
- Match numbers 0-10.
- Say the number after counting.
- Put the rainbows in order.
- Use number magnets.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Match numbers 11-20.
- Write each number with a dry erase marker.
- Find one more and one less.
- Make a number line with the cards.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Say the numbers together and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Use number magnets for added fine motor practice.
- Use the same cards across several sessions.
Rainbow Number Matching Mats 0-20 Are Perfect For:
- Preschool and pre-K
- Kindergarten
- Rainbow and spring themes
- Math centers
- Small-group instruction
- Morning tubs
- Intervention
- Special education
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Homeschool
