Pie-Themed Clothespin Number Match

My preschooler became a fan of pie after we ate some over Thanksgiving last fall. As I’ve noted previously, she also really enjoys counting objects. I decided to make her a pie-themed number match activity so she could enjoy the two at the same time!

This activity is the same concept as the Pizza-Themed Clothespin Number Match that I made for her last fall.

However, each slice of the pizza-themed one contains between 1 and 10 images (“toppings”) and each slice of the pie-themed one contains between 11 and 20 images (“fillings”).

To use the Pie-Themed Clothespin Number Match with your child, print the “pie” (click on the above image to view and download a printable version of it). If you want it to last, consider laminating it or printing it on cardstock. Label 10 clothespins with the numbers 11-20 and show your child how to match each clothespin with the pie slice that contains the corresponding number of images.

This one is a bit more difficult than the pizza-themed one because it is easy for a preschooler to lose track of which objects he or she has counted when there are so many on each slice. You may need to provide a bit of assistance the first few times your preschooler completes it. After some practice, though, he or she will be able to complete it independently.

I hope the pie captures your child’s attention! These types of activities are great for preschoolers and for parents. Though they are simple, easy, and cheap, they help kids practice counting, matching, and fine motor skills.

What counting activities does your preschooler enjoy? Please share about these below.

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