Treasure Counting Sensory Bin | Simple Counting | Sensory Bin Activity | Counting 1 - 9 | Preschool Counting | Treasure or Pirate Theme

Treasure Chest Counting Sensory Bin Activity offers a hands-on, engaging way to help preschool and kindergarten students develop essential counting skills while exploring treasure-filled adventures. This interactive math center is designed to make learning to count exciting and meaningful through sensory exploration. Perfect for classroom or homeschool settings, the activity provides an opportunity for children to practice number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, and fine motor skills, all while diving into a treasure hunt theme.

Students will begin by selecting a number card from a set of 12 cards, each featuring a number between 1 and 9. The number cards display different amounts of treasure, such as coins, rings, and gemstones, which students will match with the correct number of pieces from the sensory bin. The tactile experience of searching for the treasures—whether buried in black beans or blue gravel—helps reinforce counting skills while engaging the senses, making learning fun and interactive.

To get started, simply laminate the counting mat, treasure cards, and treasure pieces for durability. Each counting card has dotted lines and treasure pieces have heavy outlines to make cutting easy. Once prepared, the teacher can place the pieces of treasure in the sensory bin, and students can dig, count, and place the right number of treasures on the treasure chest. The real-life cutouts of coins, rings, and gemstones add an authentic touch to the activity, keeping children immersed in the counting process while also enhancing their fine motor skills.

This sensory bin activity is a great addition to any math center, independent playtime, or small group session. By combining play with learning, it encourages children to develop essential early math skills in a way that's both enjoyable and meaningful. Whether you’re a teacher seeking an interactive classroom tool or a parent wanting to bring hands-on learning home, the Treasure Chest Counting Sensory Bin Activity is a fantastic way to make counting adventures come to life!

Use this resource for:
- simply counting
- one-to-one correspondence
- treasure theme
- pirate theme
- sensory

After your purchase, you will receive (1) downloadable PDF file. The 18 page pdf download includes:

- (1) Treasure Count mat
- (2) cutout pages of treasure counting cards (12 cards total)
- (10) cutout pages of treasure pieces
- (1) cover sheet
- (1) resource page
- (1) instruction page
- (1) ideas for use page - (4) WONDERFUL ideas
- (1) TOU page

The activity pages in the file are best printed with color ink on 8.5" x 11" copy paper and laminated for durable use. If laminating the pages aren't an option, you may also print on cardstock paper. Cut out the counting cards and treasure pieces. Place treasure pieces in a sensory bin with gravel or beans. Students will choose a counting card, count pieces from the bin, and place them on the treasure chest.

Here is a helpful article with instructions on how to download your digital file: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949

Note: This is a digital download. You will not receive a physical copy. This purchase is for personal use only. You may not resale, share, or redistribute any files from your purchase.

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