Christmas Candy Cane Number Cards 0–20 | Printable Resource
A little Christmas magic, a lot of early maths! Count, recognise and explore numbers through festive, hands on play.
Our Christmas Candy Cane Number Cards are a beautifully illustrated printable resource designed to encourage early number recognition, counting, sequencing and mathematical exploration through simple, playful learning.
Featuring traditional red and white candy canes decorated with festive holly and clearly displayed numerals from 0 to 20, these cards are perfect for creating engaging Christmas themed mathematical invitations.
Each candy cane is individually designed with a simple cutting outline, making them easy to prepare, laminate and use throughout your provision.
Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, childminders, nurseries and Reception classrooms, these versatile cards can be used in sensory trays, counting activities, number hunts and festive learning experiences.
What's included?
21 festive candy cane number cards featuring numerals 0 to 20
Printable A4 sheets
Traditional red and white candy cane illustrations
Clear, bold numerals for easy recognition
Simple cutting outlines for individual cards
Ready to print, cut out and laminate for repeated use
Learning opportunities
Recognising and identifying numerals from 0 to 20
Developing counting and one to one correspondence
Matching numerals to quantities
Understanding number order and sequencing
Recognising missing numbers within a sequence
Exploring more, fewer, before and after
Developing early mathematical reasoning and problem solving
Strengthening concentration, independence and confidence
Ideas for play
Christmas Number Hunt: Hide the candy canes around your setting and encourage children to find and identify the numerals.
Festive Sensory Tray: Add the cards to a Christmas themed tuff tray with suitable sensory materials, scoops and festive loose parts.
Number Ordering: Encourage children to arrange the candy canes in numerical order from 0 to 20.
Count and Match: Match each candy cane to the corresponding number of bells, pom poms or counting objects.
Missing Numbers: Remove a candy cane from a sequence and encourage children to identify which number is missing.
Playdough Counting: Use the cards alongside festive playdough to create and count matching quantities.
Christmas Number Line: Display the candy canes across your provision to create an interactive festive number line.
Inclusive and adaptable
Designed to support children at different developmental stages, including children with SEND.
For younger children, begin with numerals 0 to 3 or 0 to 5, gradually introducing additional numbers as their confidence develops.
Older children can explore numbers to 20, identify missing numerals, compare quantities and practise counting forwards and backwards.
Children can participate through pointing, matching, selecting, signing, verbal communication or their preferred communication methods.
Use practical counting objects, visual supports, repeated modelling and larger resources where needed to ensure meaningful participation.
The cards can be used independently or alongside adult support, allowing children to explore mathematical concepts at their own pace.
Little hands. Festive discoveries. Big learning.
A simple, versatile Christmas resource that brings together early mathematics, sensory exploration and meaningful learning through play.
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