Free Printable : Dinosaur Counting Game

DINOSAUR DICE GAME | Preschool & Kindergarten Math Center

Fun Counting, Turn-Taking, and Dice Practice for Early Learners

Description:

Let your little learners roar with excitement as they play this Dinosaur-Themed Dice Game! Designed specifically for preschool and kindergarten, this game helps children build essential early math and social-emotional skills in a fun, hands-on way.

Perfect for math centers, small groups, morning tubs, or at-home learning, this low-prep printable includes adorable dinosaur graphics. Children roll a die, count using 1:1 correspondence, move their dinosaur game piece, and practice taking turns—all while having fun!

Skills Targeted:

• Counting with one-to-one correspondence
  
• Number recognition (1–25)
  
• Taking turns & cooperative play
  
• Following simple game rules
  
• Dice familiarity and subitizing
  
  

Aligned Common Core Standards:

Kindergarten Math Standards:

• K.CC.B.4: Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality.
  
• K.MD.A.2: Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more" or "less."
  

Social Skills (Pre-K & Kindergarten Readiness):

• Turn-taking
  
• Sharing
  
• Following directions
  
• Cooperative play
  

Age Group:

• Preschool (Ages 3–4)
  
• Pre-K (Ages 4–5)
  
• Kindergarten (Ages 5–6)
  

Prep is Easy!

• Print the game board!
  
• Use mini dinosaur toys or anything small as a game piece.
  
• Grab a die and you’re ready to play!
  

Teacher Tips:

• Use in math centers or small groups for independent practice
  
• Laminate boards for durability and reuse
  
• Pair with counting manipulatives for added hands-on learning
  

Tags / Keywords:

Dinosaur Game, Preschool Math, Kindergarten Dice Game, Counting Game, One-to-One Correspondence, Early Math Centers, Dinosaur Theme, Turn Taking, Cooperative Games, Roll and Move, Subitizing, Tactile Learning, Pre-K Game, Early Childhood Resources