Gingerbread Man Count and Graph Worksheets
Grab these Gingerbread Man count and graph worksheets to add to your holiday math centers. They are perfect for preschool and kindergarten!
This holiday themed counting activity builds visual discrimination and counting skills with a fun Gingerbread Man theme that is fun for kids.
Add these free preschool printables to your Christmas play dates, classroom activities, or December math centers.
Gingerbread Man Count and Graph
This no-prep count and graph math pack is print and go making it perfect for busy preschool moms and teachers. It is so simple to use, as well. Perfect for your holiday or winter preschool activities.
To complete this activity, show students how to find and count the first image. Count all the old ladies. Write the number in the box under the old lady. Continue with the other five images.
When students have finished the count and find portion, show them how to graph their results. Encourage your student to color one square for each image they found.
Once the graphing page is complete, ask questions to help your preschoolers compare and analyze the data on the graph. Which object had the most? Which had the least? How many gingerbread boys and girls are there all together? How man more foxes were there than old ladies?
Variations:
There are a variety of ways to use this count and graph activity. To use this activity pack in a center, print one copy of the graphing page and laminate it or slip it in a dry erase pocket. Then, print out a graphing sheet for each student. Let them write the numbers on the I Spy page with dry erase marker. Then, they can color their graphing page to be turned in.
You can also laminate the graphing page and let students use dry erase markers on it, as well. This is a great way to make the activity reusable for both group and individual use.
PRESCHOOL GINGERBREAD STORIES
Fill your book basket with a great collection of gingerbread man stories. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.
The Gingerbread Girl – The lonely old woman and the lonely old man decide to bake a girl this time, but when they open the oven, she runs off like her brother did. Never fear, this smart cookie has a plan to outfox the fox. Will it work? Let’s just say that the ending is sweet for everyone.
The Gingerbread Man – The freshly baked Gingerbread Man escapes from the oven and outruns all those who try to catch him. But will he be able to avoid the clever fox or end up as his tasty snack?
Gingerbread Baby – It all begins when Matti opens the oven too soon and out jumps a cheeky little Gingerbread Bay. He leads Matti’s mother and father, the dog and the cat. And a whole colorful cast of characters on a rollicking chase through the village and into the forest, staying just out of reach, daring them to catch him along the way.
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