Ocean Count and Clip Cards
Practice counting from 1 to 20 with these ocean count and clip cards. They’re perfect for counting, number recognition, and fine motor skills!
These count and clip cards are just one way that your preschoolers can continue to learn over the summer. You can add these to your ocean-themed lessons this summer, or you can tuck them in your purse for a fun, on-the-go activity.

These free preschool printables are a great way to have little ones work on fine motor skills and counting in a fun way.
Ocean Count and Clip Cards
I’ve got the beach on my brain this week! I sure wish I had my toes in the sand right now.
Instead, we settled for the water park, and a fun ocean-themed craft. Don’t miss these fun egg carton ocean animals I made with my nephew, Isaiah.
Today, I want to share a fun ocean-themed math printable I created for you guys!

Free Printable Count and Clip Cards
You’ll need the following items to complete these activity pages:
• printer (I have this one.)
• laminator (I have this one.)
• clothespins
To get started, just print out the pages and laminate them if you’d like. I prefer to print on cardstock, and then I laminate the pages for durability. This helps the cards hold up to continued use by busy little preschool hands.

To use the cards, just cut the cards apart on each page. There are a total of four per page. Mix them up, and have your child choose one.
Have your preschooler count the items on each page. Then, have them use a mini-clothespin or paperclip to identify the correct number.
To make this a self-checking activity, put a small sticker or dot on the back of the correct number so that they can turn the card over and check their work.
Books About the Ocean
Fill your book basket with a great collection of ocean books. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.
If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.



First Big Book of the Ocean – National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea’s high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures.
Over in the Ocean in a Coral Reef – Kids will sing, clap, and count their way among pufferfish that puff, grunt fish that grunt and seahorses that flutter, and begin to appreciate life in the ocean.
Hello, World: Ocean Life – All young children love to play in the waves at the beach. Now here’s a Hello, World! board book that teaches them all about oceans and the creatures and plants that live there.

TEACHING RESOURCES
Planning a trip to the beach or dreaming about one? This collection of adorable ocean animal crafts is sure to be a hit with your kids this summer!
Fill your book basket with ocean animal books for preschoolers. They will help you introduce your little ones to the ocean and the animals that live in it.
Don’t miss these ocean themed games for kids! Add them to your summer preschool lessons about the ocean. They’re great for birthday parties, too!

Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
I love the math clip cards!