🐛 Catch the Insects & Put Them in the Jar

🐛 Catch the Insects & Put Them in the Jar

Counting & Number Recognition Activity (1–11)

Make counting fun with this hands-on insect math activity!

Children will practice number recognition and one-to-one correspondence by counting insects and placing the correct number into the jar. This interactive activity is perfect for math centers, small groups, independent practice, or take-home projects.

✂️ How It Works:

• Children choose a number card

• Identify the number shown

• Count out the correct number of insects

• Place the insects inside the jar

Children may color the jar, glue insects permanently, or use laminated pieces with Velcro for repeated classroom use.

📚 Skills Practiced:

✔ Number recognition (1–11)

✔ Counting with one-to-one correspondence

✔ Fine motor skills

✔ Early math development

🖨 Teacher Preparation:

• Print jar sheets and insect sheets

• Cut out insects and number cards

• Laminate for durability (optional)

• Print multiple insect pages as needed for classroom use

Perfect for:

Preschool • Pre-K • Kindergarten • Homeschool • Spring Units • Insect Themes