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100+ Free Number Sense Games ONLINE + Printable

Number sense games help kids to work with numbers. Our number sense activities cover recognizing numbers, counting games, comparing numbers nad place value games.

You can play these online number sense games in the classroom or at home. All our free number sense activities contain also at least 3 worksheets for additional practice. You can skip directly to our best printable number sense games.

Online number sense games for kids

Number flash cards

Learn numbers 1-100 online, download printable number flash cards with words and pictures.
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Counting games to 20

Count objects (to 5, 10 or 20) and match the correct number. Play number sense games for kindergarten. Play now

Missing numbers game

Fill in the missing number up to 20. Play kindergarten number sense online games.
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Comparing numbers games

Count pictures and compare numbers. This kindergarten game developes number sense skills.
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Number matching game

Count objects and match with the correct number. Play online number sense games or download printable number matching games in PDF.
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Free printable number sense activities PDF

Download our free printable number sense games in PDF below. Our colorful number sense activities will help you to teach early number sense skills. You can download even more worksheets under each online number sense game.

Counting games to 20

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Number matching to 10

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Missing numbers to 10

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Counting games to 10

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Counting games to 20

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Compare numbers to 20

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Missing numbers to 100

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Numbers and number sense math games

Number sense is a fundamental concept in mathematics that refers to a person's understanding and familiarity with numbers and their relationships. It encompasses a range of skills, including:

• Understanding the meaning and magnitude of numbers

  Understanding the meaning and magnitude of numbers includes being able to visualize quantities, compare numbers (e.g. recognizing that 8 is greater than 5) and estimate values.

• Understanding the relationships between numbers

  Understanding the relationships between numbers includes knowing the order of numbers in a list (1st, 2nd, 3rd ...) and recognizing patterns and relationships.

• Place value

  A strong number sense includes an understanding of the place value system, recognizing the value of digits in different places within a number. For example, in the number 367, the 6 represents 600 because of its place value.

• Visualizing numbers

  Number sense also includes the ability to visualize numbers and numerical relationships. This involves mental images of number lines, arrays, or other representations that help in understanding numerical concepts.

• Ability to be flexible with numbers

  Being flexible with numbers includes being able to think about numbers in different ways, such as using different strategies to solve problems.

Math games: number sense practice

There are many things that parents and teachers can do to help children develop number sense. Some helpful number sense activities include:

Early number sense activities

• Practice counting and skip counting: Practice counting forwards and backward, learn to skip count by different numbers (2s, 5s, 10s) to reinforce patterns in numbers.
• Comparing collections of objects: This helps children to understand the meaning and magnitude of numbers.
• Play games: There are many math games that can help children to develop number sense, such as "What number am I thinking of?" and "I Spy with my Little Eye." Also math board games, card games, or math puzzles can make learning more enjoyable and engaging.
• Use manipulatives: Manipulatives, such as blocks, LEGO bricks, and number charts, can help children to visualize numbers and relationships between numbers.
• Number bonds: Understand number bonds, which represent the relationship between numbers and their parts. For example, for the number 7, the number bonds are 3 + 4, 2 + 5, and 1 + 6.
• Number lines: Familiarize kids with number lines and use them to understand the order of numbers, the distance between numbers, and basic arithmetic operations.
• Learn mathematical vocabulary to describe relationships between numbers. Understanding terms like greater than, less than, equal to, sum, difference, etc., is crucial.
• Talk about numbers in everyday situations (for example, when shopping): This helps children to connect numbers to their own lives and make them more meaningful.

Early number sense online games

With time and practice, all children can develop strong number sense, which is crucial for mathematical proficiency.

Free Math Worksheets

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