Back To School Math Centers For Kindergarten | Morning Tubs / Bins

Back to School Math Centers for Kindergarten | Morning Tubs/Bins

Kick off the school year with these engaging and educational Back to School Math Centers for Kindergarten! Perfect for the first weeks of school, this digital download includes a variety of hands-on games and activities designed for centers, small groups, or morning tubs.

Each activity includes:

• a center label for easy organization
• “I Can” instruction cards so children can work independently
• a recording page to track each child’s work

These centers are low-prep, reusable, and designed to build confidence and foundational math skills from Day 1.

📚 What’s Included in the Back to School Math Centers for Kindergarten

(Each resource can also be purchased individually — click a title to view the standalone product.)

1. Apple Ten Frame Write & Wipe Numbers (1–20)
   Practice number formation with dry-erase markers using laminated apple ten frame cards.
2. Back to School Count and Clip Cards
   Count school-themed objects and clip the correct number with a peg.
3. Missing Apple Numbers (1–20)
   Identify the missing number on each card and write it with a dry-erase marker.
4. Build a Pattern (AB/ABB/AAB/AABB)
   Follow examples to complete and extend picture patterns.
5. Back to School Count and Graph (1–5)
   Count and record data on a graph using erasable markers.
6. Crayon Box Ten Frame Match
   Match ten frame cards to the correct numeral.
7. Back to School Number Puzzles (1–10)
   Arrange puzzle pieces in order to reveal a school-themed picture.
8. Back to School Addition: Making 10 on a Ten Frame
   Use cubes to complete ten frames and write matching equations.
9. Apple Odd and Even Sorting (1–24)
   Sort number cards into Odd and Even mats.
10. Back to School Sorting
    Sort picture cards into the correct category mats.
11. School Backpack and Supplies Color Sorting
    Sort colored items into matching backpacks.
12. Clip the Real-Life 2D Shape
    Identify real-life 2D shapes and clip the matching shape.
13. Apple Number Sense Sorting
    Sort different number representations into the matching apple crates.

✨ Educational Benefits of the Back to School Math Centers for Kindergarten

• Number recognition and writing (1–20)
• Counting and sequencing
• Early addition skills
• Sorting by attributes
• Graphing and data interpretation
• 2D shape recognition
• Fine motor development

Happy Teaching! 🙂