{"product_id":"apple-preschool-math-literacy-centers","title":"Apple Theme Preschool\/Pre-K Math and Literacy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApple preschool math and literacy centers\u003c\/strong\u003e that make fall learning playful and stress-free! This Apple Theme Preschool\/Pre-K Math and Literacy pack is packed with hands-on counting activities, number recognition games, ten-frames, alphabet recognition, beginning sounds practice and fine motor fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 20 engaging printables, you have what you need for interactive math centers and literacy centers that keep preschool and kindergarten students excited about learning. Whether you are working on numbers 1-20, one-to-one correspondence or critical thinking skills, these apple-themed activities keep practice playful. 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An array shows a number as objects lined up in rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple Counting Baskets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match apples to baskets to reinforce counting and number sense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Clip Cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify the smallest and largest objects for visual discrimination and vocabulary building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounting to 10 Puzzles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-checking puzzles with numbers, ten-frames and arrays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple Matching Games:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practice alphabet, rhymes, numbers and shapes with fun matching games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpin \u0026amp; Cover Games:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthen numbers, letters and shapes with a playful spinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine-Up Puzzles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Counting activities for 1-3, 1-5 and 1-10, perfect for differentiation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMissing Number Cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Develop sequencing skills with numbers 1-20.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTic-Tac-Toe:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic game with an apple twist for math and critical thinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrace, Write \u0026amp; 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