Zoo numbers pocket chart game that makes number recognition feel like a wild jungle adventure! With playful monkeys, hidden bananas and flexible number ranges, the Numbers 0-120 Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Cards | Zoo Theme is an exciting counting challenge for preschool, kindergarten and 1st grade.

Whether you are practicing numbers to 10 with your newest learners or extending number knowledge all the way to 120, this game adapts to your students' skill levels. Kids take turns calling out numbers and checking for hidden bananas, building number sense, attention to detail and recall skills through hands-on play.

With this zoo numbers hide and seek game, you get

• Number cards for 0-120 in both color and black and white
• Banana cards to hide behind the numbers
• Printable recording sheets for various number ranges
• A number range you choose, from 0-10 all the way to 120
• A cheerful monkey theme that keeps learners laughing and counting

Print, laminate and let the banana hunt begin.

What's Included

This flexible, low-prep math activity includes:

• Full set of number cards for 0-120 (color)
• Full set of number cards for 0-120 (black and white)
• Banana cards to hide behind the numbers
• Printable recording sheets for various number ranges
• Clear teacher directions with tips for adapting by level

The cards are designed for pocket charts (hanging charts with clear pockets), but they work great on the floor or a table too!

Why Teachers Love It

• High engagement: Everyone wants to find the hidden bananas, so attention stays on the numbers.
• Easy to differentiate: Adjust the quantity and range of numbers or the number of hidden bananas to fit each group.
• One game, many levels: Use 0-10 with your newest learners and numbers up to 120 with confident counters.
• A routine kids learn fast: The steps stay the same every round, so children can focus on the numbers.
• Built-in writing practice: Optional recording sheets add number writing and number tracking.
• Great any time of year: It fits back-to-school, counting review or any time you need a high-engagement activity.

Skills Students Practice

Primary Academic Skills

• Number recognition: Students identify numbers from 0-120 as they guess and check each card.
• Counting: Students practice counting forward and backward along the chart.
• Number order: Children order numbers and identify what comes before or after.
• Early place value: Larger number ranges give exposure to place value, especially for numbers above 20.
• Visual discrimination: Children notice the differences between numbers that look alike, such as 16 and 61.
• Number writing: The recording sheets give students a place to write the numbers they guess.

Secondary Life & Learning Skills

• Taking turns
• Remembering previous guesses
• Making and checking predictions
• Maintaining attention
• Waiting during group play
• Building confidence during group participation

How to Use It

Step 1: Choose a set of number cards based on your students' skill level. Start with 0-10 or 1-20 or go all the way to 120! Place the numbers in a pocket chart or lay them on a table or floor.

Step 2: One student hides 1-8 banana cards behind different number cards while the others close their eyes.

Step 3: Students take turns guessing where the bananas are hiding by calling out a number. Reveal whether a banana is hiding behind that number and record the guess! Use the optional recording sheets for additional writing and number tracking practice. Play until all bananas are found or everyone has had a turn.

Easy Differentiation

Children build number skills at very different rates. You can easily differentiate by adjusting the quantity and range of numbers or the number of hidden bananas.

For Children Who Need More Support

• Display just a few numbers from 0-10 and hide 1 banana
• Count the numbers together before hiding the bananas
• Point to each number as children say it
• Use the color cards for extra visual support

For On-Level Practice

• Use the 1-20 range and hide a few bananas
• Use the recording sheets to record each guess
• Ask "What number comes before? What comes after?" as you check each card
• Play with a partner or small group as a math center

For an Extra Challenge

• Fill the chart with numbers up to 120 and hide up to 8 bananas
• Show numbers that look alike next to each other, such as 17 and 71
• Have the hider give clues such as "It is ten more than 40"
• Let a child lead the game and check each guess

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support

• Choose specific target numbers for each child's goals
• Use a short language frame such as "Is it behind number ___?"
• Build fine motor skills by handling cards and writing on the recording sheets
• Use the black and white cards to reduce visual clutter
• Give extra processing time before each guess

Perfect For

• Kindergarten and first grade math centers
• Small group math instruction
• RTI or math intervention groups
• Whole group morning meetings or math warm-ups
• Homeschool math games
• Math tubs or independent work bins
• Counting or zoo-themed units
• Back-to-school and counting review

Standards

This zoo numbers pocket chart game supports kindergarten and 1st grade number standards in Common Core, the TEKS (Math, adopted 2012) and the Virginia Math SOL (2023), plus the 2022 Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and Virginia's Early Learning and Development Standards (2021):

Common Core State Standards

• CCSS K.CC.A.3: Write numbers from 0 to 20 on the recording pages.
• CCSS 1.NBT.A.1: Read and write numerals up to 120 when playing with the larger number ranges.
• CCSS SL.K.1.a: Follow agreed-upon rules, such as listening to others and taking turns, during group play.

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines

• Texas Pre-K Guidelines PK4.V.A.5: Recognize numerals 0-10 while guessing which card hides the bananas.
• Texas Pre-K Guidelines PK4.I.C.4: Interact with peers during cooperative play that shares a common plan and goal.

Texas TEKS

• TEKS Math K.2.B: Read, write and represent whole numbers from 0 to at least 20.
• TEKS Math 1.5.A: Recite numbers forward from a given number up to 120 while reading the chart in order.

Virginia Early Learning and Development Standards

• Virginia ELDS CD3.1: Compare numbers, count and recognize quantities during a number guessing game.

Virginia SOL

• VA SOL Math K.NS.2.a: Read, write and identify the numerals 0 through 30.
• VA SOL Math 1.NS.1.a: Count forward by ones from any number up to 120 while scanning the chart.

Check out what other educators are saying:

★★★★★ The Teaching Forest (TPT Seller) wrote, “Our students love to use this! We do it everyday as part of our morning sign in routine. There's so many options on how you can play. Great way to work on number recognition.”

★★★★★ Jody R. wrote, “Great hands on learning for my students with needs. Teaches them how to take turns, patience, and to identify their numbers with sequencing.”

Add the Numbers 0-120 Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Cards | Zoo Theme to your cart and bring the zoo to your classroom! This cheerful monkey-themed math game will keep your learners laughing, counting and growing all year long.

The Zoo Theme Number Hide and Seek Pocket Chart Cards are also included in the Numbers 0-120 Hide and Seek Pocket Chart Cards ENDLESS Bundle.

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