Pre-K and Kindergarten Counting to 30 Activity Mouse Count Read Aloud Lesson

Bring math to life with this engaging Counting to 30 Activity by Carly and Adam - inspired by the classic read-aloud Mouse Count by Ellen Stoll Walsh!

Perfect for preschool and kindergarten, this interactive game helps students practice rote counting from 1–30 while strengthening one-to-one correspondence and number recognition skills.

Students will roll a die, move their mouse counters along the colorful game board, and race to help the mice escape from the snake. Play individually for skill practice or with a partner for a fun, collaborative race.

The activity ties directly to the story, making it an excellent literacy and math connection that keeps young learners motivated and excited about numbers.

What’s Included:

• Printable game board (color and black-and-white versions)
• Mouse counters
• Teacher instructions with guided discussion questions
• Student-friendly directions letter

Skills Practiced:

• Counting from 1 to 30
• One-to-one correspondence
• Turn-taking and cooperative play

Perfect For:

• Whole group or small group math centers
• Literacy and math integration after reading Mouse Count
• Early finishers or independent practice
• Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms

Help your students strengthen their early math skills while having fun “saving the mice” with this hands-on, story-based counting activity!

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