Squirrel and Acorn Matching Game

Match the number on the squirrel cards to the number of acorns.

The game has 6 pages of cards, four to a page. Ten squirrel cards show the numbers 1 to 10 with the number word under each one (one, two, three and so on), and ten acorn cards show from 1 to 10 acorns to count. There’s also a title card, a directions card and two blank squirrel cards.

Printable Squirrel and Acorn Matching Game

Ways to use it

• Memory game: Turn all the cards face down and take turns flipping two at a time to find a squirrel and acorn card that match.
• Pocket chart: Line up the squirrel cards from 1 to 10 and have children place the matching acorn card under each one.
• Count and check: Have children touch each acorn as they count it before choosing the squirrel card.
• Number words: Cover the numeral and have children read the number word to find the right acorn card.
• Extra cards: Use the two blank squirrel cards for 0 or any number you’re working on, and have children draw that many acorns on a card.
• Fall center: Color the cards, laminate them and keep them in a bag at a math center during a fall or squirrel theme.