I SPY MATS

Make number sense feel like a game with these fun and engaging I Spy Number Cover-Up Mats for numbers 1–10! Students search the mat for the target number and cover all the matching representations they can find.

This resource includes over 8 different sets with numbers from 1-10 with a variety of number representation themes, including cubes, dice, dominoes, fingers, dots, numerals, rekenreks, number paths, ten frames, and more. Over 150 pages of fun!

These mats help students understand that numbers can be shown in many different ways — and that is the heart of strong number sense!

Each mat includes:

• A target number to find

• Multiple number representations

• Fun I Spy-style search-and-cover format

• Over 8 themed sets

• 6 Black-and-white printable pages; 2 sets in color (hands and dominos)

• Numbers 1–10

Perfect for:

• Pre-K , Kindergarten and early First

• Math centers

• Morning tubs

• Small group instruction

• Number of the day

• Early finishers

• Intervention groups

• Subitizing practice

• Number recognition review

• Hands-on number sense routines

Students will practice:

• Recognizing numbers 1–10

• Matching numerals, words, and quantities

• Counting objects and dots

• Identifying dice, domino, finger, cube, tally, ten frame, and rekenrek representations

• Subitizing small sets

• Building flexible number sense

• Strengthening visual discrimination

Use these mats with counters, mini erasers, cubes, bingo chips, dot markers, or dry erase markers. Just print, laminate, and play again and again!

Includes: Over 8 themed I Spy number cover-up sets
Numbers Included: 1–10
Format: Black-and-white printable digital download; 2 sets in color
Best for: Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early 1st grade

Happy Mathing!
Dr. Nicki 😊