Subitizing Build It Cards

These subitizing build it cards are a fantastic activity for your preschool math center. It encourages kids to practice recognizing the different ways we represent numbers through a hands-on learning activity. Get your copy of this free printable and start learning today.

New to subitizing? Learn more about this essential math skill by reading this What is Subitizing article.

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Or take a look at all of our Subitizing Activities and Printables.

Materials Needed

1. Subitizing Build It Cards PDF
2. Printer and paper
3. Laminating Machines and Sheets (Optional)
4. Scissors
5. Blocks

How to Make Subitizing Build It Cards

1. Download and Print the PDF

Download and print the free subitizing build it cards found below. Just head to the bottom of the post and click the large blue button to get your copy.

2. Laminate the Cards

This step is optional. However, if you are preparing this activity for an entire class, then I highly recommend you take this extra step. It will make the cards durable enough so that they can be used year after year.

3. Cut Out Each Card

Use a pair of scissors to cut each sheet of paper into its two individual build it cards. At the end you will have 20 unique cards to go in your math center.

4. Gather Your Blocks

Gather some colored blocks and enjoy playing.

Use whichever blocks you have on hand for this activity. As long as they are able to be stacked, they’ll be suitable.

How to Play

1. Identify the number.

Each card has 9 individual sections, pick one section and identify the number it represents.

2. Build a block tower

Once you’ve identified the section number, build a block tower with the same amount of blocks.

For example, a section with the word “Four” will need 4 blocks stacked on top of each other.

3. Repeat.

Repeat step 1 and 2 until every section of the card has a block tower on top of it.

Are you going to try this Subitizing Build It Card game with your kids? Don’t forget to pin the idea for later.

More Math Activities for Preschool

If you want more math printables, look at our Math Activity Pack for some more hands-on learning activities for young kids.