Get ready for a fun and educational adventure with our FREE Numbers Matching Puzzle! ✨ Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this printable activity is a creative way to introduce numbers and counting while keeping little ones entertained. 🎨
This activity features adorable puzzles for numbers 1-10. Each page is designed with colorful, kid-friendly images paired with numbers. Parents can simply cut out the bottom triangles, and kids match the number to its corresponding picture. It's a hands-on, engaging way to learn!
Educational Fun: Boosts number recognition and counting skills in a playful way.
Hands-On Learning: Enhances fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as kids cut, match, and play.
Multi-Use Activity: Combine it with sensory play for even more fun! Hide the numbers in colored rice, pasta, or any sensory material you love, and let your child dig and discover before matching them. 🎉
No-Prep & Low-Mess: Print, cut, and let the fun begin!
This matching puzzle is designed to:
Build number recognition (1-10)
Improve focus and attention span
Develop problem-solving skills
Encourage imaginative play when used with sensory materials
Print the activity on sturdy paper for extra durability.
Cut out the triangle pieces with numbers.
Match the number to the correct image by placing the triangle in the right spot.
Play & Discover: Add sensory play by hiding the number pieces in colored rice or sand. Your child will love digging and uncovering the numbers, making it an exciting treasure hunt! 🤟
Children don’t learn best when they’re rushed, overwhelmed, or pressured. They learn best when they feel safe, connected, and emotionally regulated. Hands-on activities like this numbers matching puzzle help calm the nervous system, build focus, and strengthen fine motor skills — all before academic expectations increase.
This is why play-based, predictable learning experiences are so powerful in early childhood.
This numbers puzzle is a wonderful starting point. If you’d like to support your child even more with emotional regulation, calm routines, and confidence-building tools, you may love the Calm & Confident Kids Toolkit — designed to help children feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn every day.
✨ It’s the full system I created to help my own child — and now I’m sharing it with you.
Bring joy and learning to your child’s day with this exciting numbers activity. It’s perfect for home, classroom, or playdates!
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