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The Number Match Game

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Kindergarteners practice matching words and symbols by playing an index card activity. They create flash cards numbered 0 to 20 and challenge each other in groups to identify the values of the numbers. Learners utilize beans or buttons as counters to assist them through the game.

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counting, counting to 20, number recognition, numbers

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classroom game, counting activity, number identification, count to 20, math
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Pre-K - K
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Math
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1 hr
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