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Counting On Planet Puzzles

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Space is something that often fascinates kids (it fascinates me too!) and I definitely have some kids who love all things outer space! I love when I can take something my kids are interested in and give them fun learning activities that relate, like these fun counting on planet puzzles. We are getting some excellent practice in counting on for numbers to 50, while learning the names of the planets too!

These counting on puzzles for kids are a perfect way to practice number sequencing while learning more about planets and outer space!

These puzzles take just a bit of prep, and then if you laminate them, you can use them multiple times!

Just print (below), laminate, and cut apart on the gray lines to create vertical puzzle strips.

We use them in math centers, and I put each puzzle in its own zip top plastic bag. (The slider ones are great and quick for cleanup!) This helps the pieces to stay together and encourages kids to complete one puzzle at a time.

These counting on puzzles for kids are a perfect way to practice number sequencing while learning more about planets and outer space!

Each puzzle has 10 pieces. To start, we spread them out on the table and started putting numbers in order. We didn’t try to find the smallest, though you could begin that way. Counting on from a given number can be tricky, so do what works best for your kids and adjust as needed.

We started with one number and thought about what would come before or after. For example, we grabbed 43 and then decided to see if there was a 44, and so on. Once pieces started being placed together, the process of elimination helped us complete the puzzle!

We made Earth! The name is included at the top of each puzzle, that way kids know which planet they made.

These counting on puzzles for kids are a perfect way to practice number sequencing while learning more about planets and outer space!

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More Super Fun Space Activities

Looking for more kid friendly outer space activities? Look no further! These awesome kid bloggers have 17 amazing ideas for you to try out with your kids or students!

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

Outer Space Bingo // Playdough to Plato

Rocket Name Puzzle// Teach Me Mommy

Space Theme Sensory Bin // Pre-K Pages

Space Counting Mats: Addition and Subtraction // Liz’s Early Learning Spot

Solar System Scavenger Hunt // Mom Inspired Life

Space Themed Matching Cards // Powerful Mothering

Outer Space Pattern Block Mats // The STEM Laboratory

Google Drive Space Facts Activity // DIY Farm Wife

Stars in Space Sticky Wall // Modern Preschool

Space Theme Grid Games // Stay at Home Educator

Counting On Planet Puzzles // The Kindergarten Connection

Aliens in Underpants Save the World // Adventures of Adam

Play Dough Constellations // Play & Learn Everyday

Solar System Bracelet // Still Playing School

Space Sensory Bin // Sugar Spice and Glitter

Space Syllables // Fairy Poppins

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Alex is a Kindergarten teacher with a passion for making learning fun and engaging. She's earned a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education, and Masters Degrees in Special Education and Curriculum Design. Alex is a night owl, coffee lover, and she owns more than 2,000 children’s books. Alex lives with her husband and their big black Labrador, Tank.
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  1. Sofia

    February 6, 2019 at 6:34 am

    Am I allowed to translate the names of the planets to Swedish to fit the needs of my students?

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    • Mandy

      February 7, 2019 at 9:13 am

      Hi Sofia! What a great idea, you may translate them for you students. Enjoy!

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