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Gingerbread 2D Shape Match and Count

November 18, 2016 By: Liz

These handy gingerbread 2D shape match and count cards can be used in a variety of ways. Practice matching 2D shapes while getting into the spirit of winter!

Grab these cards then scroll down for links to 19 more Gingerbread learning ideas from your favourite bloggers!

Practice matching 2D shapes and counting with these free gingerbread cards. They're in both color and black and white!

Preparation

Print off the color or black & white cards onto card stock then cut to separate them. Laminate for longer use.

Gingerbread 2D shape match cards

Cards come in both colour and black and white.

The 2D shapes included are:

  • circle
  • square
  • heart
  • cross
  • diamond / rhombus
  • star
  • triangle
  • rectangle
  • crescent / moon
  • oval

Match 2D shapes and practice counting with these sweet gingerbread people. Free!

Using these gingerbread cards

  • Ask children to match the boy and girl gingerbreads containing the same shape.
  • They can also match them by color.
  • This can be done as a sort – or as a game such as with Concentration where they flip the face-down cards by pairs till they find the matching ones, or by finding a friend with a matching card.
  • Use the card numbers to count or draw that number of shapes or objects
  • Place them in ascending or descending order
  • Find the odd and even cards.

Practice counting with these free gingerbread 2D shape match and count cards.

Download here!

Click on the following highlighted link to download these Gingerbread 2D Match and Count Cards. They will immediately be sent to your downloads box or other device equivalent.

Sweet gingerbread counting cards for matching shapes. Free!

Other free Christmas ideas

  • Christmas addition to 15
  •  10 Healthy Christmas Party Foods

Looking for more free ideas?

20 fun ideas for learning based on a gingerbread theme! All free!

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

Gingerbread Math – Making Five // Mrs. Jones’ Creation Station

Gingerbread Pattern Cards // The STEM Laboratory

Science Christmas Ornaments: Long Lasting Gingerbread Ornaments // Schooling a Monkey

Initial Sound Gingerbread Puzzles // A Dab of Glue Will Do

Decorate a Gingerbread Man Art Activity // Mom Inspired Life

Gingerbread Addition Mats // The Kindergarten Connection

Gingerbread Coverall Games // Recipe for Teaching

Gingerbread Man Counting Cards // Sara J Creations

Gingerbread Pre-Writing Strips // Letters of Literacy

Gingerbread Clip Cards // Fun With Mama

Gingerbread 2D Shape Match and Count // Liz’s Early Learning Spot

Gingerbread Story Sequencing // DIY Farm Wife

Gingerbread Play Dough// Play and Learn Everyday

Gingerbread House Building STEM // Science Kiddo

Gingerbread Ten Frame Counting Mats // Modern Preschool

Gingerbread Man Busy Box // Teach Me Mommy

Gingerbread Man Sight Word Game // Playdough to Plato

Gingerbread Man Stamping // Simple Play Ideas

Gingerbread Number Line Addition to 12 // Fairy Poppins

Gingerbread Man Addition Cork Board Game // Adventures of Adam

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