Ordinal Number Card Game: February Valentine’s Day Theme

Ordinal Number Card Game: February Valentine’s Day Theme gives kindergarten and first grade kids a fast, fun way to practice first through tenth.

Kids flip a card from the center pile, then race to slap the card that shows the same ordinal number, like “third” and “3rd.”

The calendar cards help kids connect ordinal numbers to the days and dates in February.

How to Use Ordinal Number Card Game: February Valentine’s Day Theme

1. Print and cut apart the cards.
2. Place the center cards face down.
3. Deal the playing cards to 2-4 players.
4. Flip a center card.
5. Players race to slap the matching ordinal card.

Calendar Time: Use the cards to talk about dates in February.

Small Group: Line up 10 objects and name each position.

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Easy Ways to Differentiate This Card Game

Every group has a mix of number and reading skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.

For Children Who Need More Support:

• Use first through fifth.
• Play without the race.
• Read each card together.
• Line up real objects.

For On-Level Practice:

• Play the full game.
• Read each ordinal word.
• Match words and numbers.
• Play with a partner.

For an Extra Challenge:

• Use the calendar cards.
• Name the ordinal for any date.
• Write the ordinal words.
• Go past tenth.

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:

• Talk through each step together and give plenty of wait time.
• Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
• Use real objects next to the cards.
• Name each picture together.

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Ordinal Number Card Game: February Valentine’s Day Theme Is Perfect For:

• Kindergarten
• First grade
• February and Valentine’s Day season
• Calendar time
• Math centers
• Small-group instruction
• Special education
• ELL and multilingual learners
• Homeschool

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