FREE Monster Memory Game – Counting 1-10

Most kids love Halloween activities, so let’s take advantage of that and sneak in some learning at the same time. Help your students practice counting 1-10 and number words with this Halloween themed game – monster memory game! This free number memory game printable will help preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten age children practice numeral and number word recognition with a fun monster activity for kids. They will also be counting, so this is a perfect activity for younger learners.

Monster memory game

Did you know that Halloween can be a fantastic opportunity to sneak in some fun learning for kids? Most children absolutely love the excitement and creativity that comes with this spooky season, so why not take advantage of that enthusiasm? We have a delightful activity that combines the thrill of Halloween with educational benefits—introducing the Monster Memory Game!

Designed specifically for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten-aged children, this engaging game focuses on practicing counting from 1 to 10, as well as recognizing both numeral and number words. The Monster Memory Game is not only entertaining but also an excellent way for young learners to enhance their math skills in a playful manner.

As kids engage with adorable monster-themed cards, they’ll be actively counting and matching, which reinforces their understanding of numbers in a lively and memorable way. This hands-on activity encourages children to work on their memory and concentration while having a blast. Plus, it’s a great way to create a festive classroom atmosphere or a fun family activity at home!

To make things even simpler, we are offering a free printable version of the Monster Memory Game. You can easily download and print it out, making it accessible for everyone. Just gather a group of excited kiddos, lay out the cards, and watch as they dive into this educational adventure full of monsters and laughter.

We have lots more kindergarten math worksheets, fun Halloween activities,  and kindergarten number activities. Don’t miss preschool number worksheets 1-10 pdf and free counting numbers games kindergarten

number memory game printable

Start by scrolling to the bottom of the post, under the terms of use, and click on the text link that says >> _____ <<. The pdf file will open in a new window for you to save the freebie and print the template.

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The best part about this game is its versatility.

• You can use it in a math center or keep it as an early finisher activity.
• Play individually or with a friend.
• Children at variety of skill levels can enjoy this game

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All you have to do is download the file and print onto cardstock. The last page of the download is a design for the back of the cards. This is purely optional and you can certainly leave the backs of the cards blank if you wish.

If you want two sided cards, just print pages 1-7. Then place them back into the printer and make 7 copies of page 7 on the back of the cards.

I would laminate the cards, so they last longer, and then cut them out. That’s all there is to it! Easy Peasy! Now you are ready to play.

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For children just starting to count.

• Sort the cards into two piles, a pile of monster cards and another pile of candy cards.
• Have your child pick up the monster card from the pile, read the number word, and count the number of candies the monster is holding. Then find the card with the matching number of candies.
• When your child finds a matching pair, place them in a separate pile.

Variations

Challenge students to put the cards in number order as they find a match. You could go from zero to ten or from ten to zero.

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For children progressing in their number skills

• Mix up the cards and place face them down in rows.
• Invite the player to turn over two cards. The cards stay in the same place.
• The idea is to match number words and numerals.
• If the cards match, remove them from play and turn over two more cards.
• If the cards do not match, turn them back face down.
• Play continues until all the cards have been picked up.

Hint: Try to remember where the cards are placed, so you don’t have to guess where the matches are.

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Playing with a friend

The first player turns over two cards as above. If the cards match, the player gets another go. If they do not match, turn them back face down and play passes to the next player.

• You can play competitively- the player with the most pairs wins
• Or cooperatively – how fast can you find all the pairs?

Variations

Use the cards to play a Go Fish type game, where players ask each other if they have a particular card. Substitute the words “Go fish” with “Go trick or treat.”