Game Day Gear Cut-Outs and Line-Up Counting Mat
A printable cut-out activity with basketballs and jerseys for young learners, paired with a team roster line-up mat that practices counting and one-to-one touch-and-say. It's a hands-on, short-session resource well suited to small-group or center time in the early primary grades.
“Can you create a slide deck for instruction that aligns with this lesson, and a printable dock with the sports jerseys and basketballs to cut out?”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 15-20 minute center or small-group activity, with students cutting out the basketballs and jerseys before moving to the line-up mat.
- Discussion question: How many jerseys do you have, and how do you know? Ask students to count aloud as they place each piece.
- Scaffold for struggling counters by providing fewer pieces at first, or by pairing them with a partner who models touch-and-say.
- Extension for advanced students: have them group the gear into sets of five or ten and explain how they grouped the items.
- Plan roughly 5 minutes for cutting prep, 10 minutes for counting, and a few minutes at the end for students to store their gear in their bags.
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Try Diffit for free“Can you create a slide deck for instruction that aligns with this lesson, and a printable dock with the sports jerseys and basketballs to cut out?”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 15-20 minute center or small-group activity, with students cutting out the basketballs and jerseys before moving to the line-up mat.
- Discussion question: How many jerseys do you have, and how do you know? Ask students to count aloud as they place each piece.
- Scaffold for struggling counters by providing fewer pieces at first, or by pairing them with a partner who models touch-and-say.
- Extension for advanced students: have them group the gear into sets of five or ten and explain how they grouped the items.
- Plan roughly 5 minutes for cutting prep, 10 minutes for counting, and a few minutes at the end for students to store their gear in their bags.
Game Day Gear Cut-Outs and Line-Up Counting Mat
A printable cut-out activity with basketballs and jerseys for young learners, paired with a team roster line-up mat that practices counting and one-to-one touch-and-say. It's a hands-on, short-session resource well suited to small-group or center time in the early primary grades.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free