Learning teen numbers takes practice! This teen number game helps kids learn that a teen number is really made up of “10 and some more.” Plus, its fun penguin theme makes it a perfect pairing with a thematic unit on penguins, winter, or even just for fun!

*Pair this with our Winter Centers & Activities for Pre-K/Kinder

Penguin Teen Number Game

This game is a quick one to prepare (yay!)

Print out a copy of the game {below} and laminate it for sturdiness.

You can also print out the optional recording sheet. I typically introduce the game without it and play it as a matching game first.

Then, after they have had some practice and exposure, when I add it to our math workshop time, I will add in the recording sheet.

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The penguin cards show adorable penguins going fishing. There is an equation above them showing 10+__=.

The goal is to find the teen number that matches that equation.

My kids searched the fish cards for a 20 frame that had the correct teen number, then paired it up with the equation! They played until all teen numbers had been matched up.

The recording sheet comes in handy for writing teen numbers after they have played! Then, they are seeing it represented in written form, as an equation, and also in a 20 frame!

This helps solidify their understanding a bit when they record it. I usually send it home so they can show their parents.

After they complete it once, I usually put the sheet in a dry erase sleeve so that they can still record numbers during math workshop without having to use more paper.

Download Your Copy

Ready to work on those teen numbers? Grab your copy of the free penguin teen number game by click the large, yellow button below!

Then, keep working on those math skills with our free snowman addition to 10 spinner game, or just add dice to our roll and color math games for math center fun all year long!