Digital and Printable Comparing Numbers Kindergarten Math Activities

If you think about it, children have an inherent knowledge of comparing numbers. “She has more than me! I don’t want to share! It’s my turn! When do I get to be the leader?” Preschool and kindergarten teachers hear those phrases on a daily basis. And these are the things that are IMPORTANT to young kids. Yes, it does matter to them whether they are at the front or the back of the line!

When we begin working on math skills, like comparing and ordering numbers, all we need to do is relate some of those “real-world problems” to our students to give them a little reference place to store this new information.

I love this Digital and Printable Comparing Numbers Math Activity for Kindergarten because it’s jam-packed with valuable learning in multiple forms! Your students can compare numbers and quantities both on-screen and/or as a printable worksheet!

Comparing Numbers Lesson Bundle for Kids

Early Childhood Math Skills:

developing number sense in kindergarten

WHEN CHILDREN PRACTICE COUNTING, NUMBER RECOGNITION, AND COMPARING AND ORDERING NUMBERS, THEY ARE DEVELOPING NUMBER SENSE.

Number sense is essentially the ability to understand values that numbers represent and to be able to relate numbers to each other to easily add, subtract, and more.

Kindergarten math worksheets, as well as math centers and games, have an underlying focus on developing number sense.

Learning to count fluently, recognize numerals easily, and understand the value of each number in a two-digit number are great math skills that contribute to healthy number sense.

Early math lesson plans should contain multiple and various ways for students to practice basic number sense so that it becomes natural and easy for students.

This digital and printable comparing numbers worksheet gives young learners plenty of opportunities for that valuable practice! And it’s little-to-no prep for you, which is what I call a win-win situation!

Comparing numbers game being played on a tablet.

How Can Kindergarteners Develop Number Sense?

BUILDING NUMBER SENSE WITH KINDERGARTENERS

ORDERING AND COMPARING NUMBERS NOW WILL HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION LATER.

Help your students develop number sense all year long:

Oral counting games (forward, backward, skip counting)
Use number lines and hundreds charts
Hang anchor charts that illustrate numbers and quantities
Introduce math games as a whole group, then practice to mastery in small groups
Tell simple oral word problems that relate to real life, like lunch count or attendance

Comparing numbers worksheets for Kindergarten.

Why Is It Important For Kids To Develop Number Sense?

Besides the fact that kids love playing math games, there are so many other reasons to begin developing a sense of numbers and comparisons.

Improves Mental Math

Early math includes lots of hands-on and visual aids so that ultimately students can mentally compute with ease.

Develops Understanding of Quantity

It’s important for students to understand that each numeral represents a specific quantity or value.

Sets a Foundation for Understanding Place Value

Understanding place value is key for students to truly understand our base-ten number system.

Readies Children for Estimation

Comparing and ordering numbers to 10 and higher will prepare students to be able to thoughtfully estimate larger quantities.

Encourages Problem-Solving

Really thinking about numbers in different ways sets a strong stage for solving real-world problems of all kinds.

Provides Background Knowledge for Comparing Fractions

Although fractions as numerical representations won’t be introduced for a few years, early number sense helps kids understand factions later.

How To Use This Free Printable and Digital Activity

DIGITAL MATH ACTIVITIES WITH KINDERGARTENERS

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO IMPLEMENT THIS ENGAGING MATH ACTIVITY. CHOOSE THE ONE THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU! (AND DON’T BE AFRAID TO USE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!)

I like to use the digital activity as a whole class to pique students’ interest! Then, when students are comfortable with it, I will assign it as an independent or small-group activity.

Finally, when the students have had a chance to work with numbers on the screen, I will give them the worksheet for comparing numbers so I can easily check for understanding.

How to Get the Activity

Google Slides

If you are downloading the Google Slides version you will be prompted to “Make a copy.” This is an important step you need to complete to make sure you get an editable version to share with your students!

Seesaw

If you choose the Seesaw version, click the Seesaw image to instantly add it to your Seesaw library.

Printable

Simply print & go!

Digital comparing numbers with a Firefly theme.

Easy Ways to Extend the Activity

Scavenger Hunt

Print and laminate the colorful slides. Then, hide them around the classroom and send students to find a page and complete it.

Circle Time

Pull up a few slides each day to complete together during circle time. This will allow all students to gain confidence and fluency with the activity.

Homework Packet

When students are thoroughly comfortable and confident with the activity (because they’ve seen it multiple times), send it home so they can show off their skills to adoring parents!