Feed the Penguin: Winter Math Fun with Dice & Number Sense (PreK–2nd | Special Education Friendly)

Make number sense irresistibly fun this winter with “Feed the Penguin”—a hands-on, penguin-themed math activity perfect for centers, small groups, or one-on-one instruction! Students roll dice, add or count, and “feed” numbered fish to an adorable penguin... all while building essential math skills.

This low-prep activity is designed with differentiation in mind and includes multiple scoring sheet options to meet your learners where they are—from simple number recognition to beginning addition and even greater than/less than comparisons.

✅ What’s Included:

• Penguin Mats (two styles)
• Colorful & Black-and-White Fish numbered 1–12 and 1–6
• 3 Unique Scoring Sheet Styles, each targeting different skills:
  • Tally the Tummy (number identification 1–6 or 1–12)
  • Colorful Catch (fish counting & collection)
  • Feed & Figure It Out (addition with dice + running total)
• Greater Than / Less Than Iceberg Extension Activity
• Printable Labels for “Greater Penguin” and “Less Penguin”
• Teacher Directions
• Student Scorecard Guide
• Printing Guide for Easy Assembly

🧠 Skills Targeted:

• Number Recognition (1–6, 1–12)
• Counting & Cardinality
• Subitizing & Dice Pattern Recognition
• Basic Addition
• Tally Marks
• Comparing Quantities (Greater Than / Less Than)
• Fine Motor Skills (cutting, feeding pieces)

🎯 Perfect For:

• PreK–2nd Grade Math Centers
• Special Education Classrooms
• RTI / Math Intervention Groups
• Independent Work Stations
• Homeschool Winter Units

🧩 Aligned With:

• Common Core Math K.OA.A.1, K.CC.B.4, 1.OA.C.5, 1.NBT.B.3, 2.OA.A.1
• Texas TEKS K.3B, 1.3C, 2.4A, 2.7A, 2.7C

Looking for something playful, visual, and differentiated to keep your little learners engaged this winter? Your penguin pal is ready to help!