The holiday season is a magical time to bring fun and festive themes into learning, especially for young children! A Christmas-themed “One Less” activity can be a fantastic way for kindergarten students to practice counting, sequencing numbers, and building strong number sense. This Santa Claus themed activity is perfect for preschool and kindergarten math centers, home learning, or holiday-inspired lessons. Plus, it comes as a free printable for teachers, homeschoolers, and parents!
What This Activity Is For?
This “One Less” counting activity helps children:
- Develop number sense by practicing “one less” in a fun, holiday setting.
- Reinforce counting skills by thinking through and identifying the number that comes before.
- Practice sequencing numbers, a foundational skill in early math education.
- Work independently or with guidance, allowing flexibility for different skill levels.
The activity is designed for preschoolers and kindergarten students and is ideal for Christmas math centers, individual practice, or small group work. Teachers and parents will find it easy to integrate into both classroom and home learning routines!
How to Use the Santa Claus “One Less” Activity
- Preparation: Print and cut out the Santa-themed “One Less” cards. If desired, laminate the cards for durability so that they can be used throughout the holiday season.
- Activity Setup: Lay the cards out in a small group area, or give each student a card at their desk. Explain that Santa needs help finding the “one less” number.
- Identifying One Less: Ask students to look at their card and count down by one to determine the correct answer. For example, if a card displays the number “5,” the student will count down and find “4.”
Where to Use This Activity?
This free printable Christmas math activity is versatile and can be used in various settings:
- Classroom: Add this activity to your Christmas math centers for students to practice independently or in small groups.
- Homeschool: Include it in your holiday-themed learning as a fun math activity that doesn’t feel like work!
- Home: For parents looking to add educational activities during the holiday break, this activity provides quick, focused practice in just a few minutes a day.
Download Your Free Printable
Make this Christmas season merry and mathematically meaningful with our Santa Claus Christmas Number Sense Activity! Download the free printable, and let your young learners practice the concept of “one less” in a fun, festive way.
Happy Holidays, and happy counting!