{"id":78573,"date":"2026-01-12T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/?p=78573"},"modified":"2026-01-13T19:30:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T00:30:46","slug":"free-hockey-number-sense-matching-printables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/free-hockey-number-sense-matching-printables\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Hockey Number Sense Matching Printables"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Hockey Number Sense Matching Printable is a great way to work on subitizing with kids. You have a hockey pucks and sorting to hockey goals. A fun change for working on numbers with kids.<\/p>\n<p>You have numbers from 1 to 10 for kids to work on their numbers. It is a simple and fun number center idea for kids. And works great for kindergarten and first grade.<\/p>\n<p>The Hockey Number Sense Matching Printable is a part of the <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/20-free-winter-sports-printables\/\">20 Free Winter Sport Printables<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2026\/hockey-number-sense.jpg\" alt=\"Free Hockey Number Sense from 1 to 10 with matching several different number types to the numerical number, including goals, hockey pucks with tally marks, dominos, ten frames, and dice for the numbers - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The Hockey Number Sense Matching Printable is a great addition to the <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/20-olympic-games-themed-printables-activities\/\">winter sports<\/a> on the site.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Subitizing?<\/h2>\n<p>Subitizing is the ability to recognize a small group of objects without counting. This would be with dots, dice, and tally marks as examples of groups of objects. Subitizing is part of the development of number sense.<\/p>\n<h2>Hockey Number Sense Matching Printable<\/h2>\n<p>The Hockey number matching activity has hockey goals with numbers and then hockey pucks to sort with numerical numbers, including tally marks, dominoes, ten frames, and dice.<\/p>\n<p>This hockey number sense printable is a great number printable for kids in kindergarten (ages 5 to 6) and first grade (ages 6 to 7).<\/p>\n<h4>Hockey Goal with Numbers<\/h4>\n<p>You have kids with a hockey goal, and on each hockey goal is a number. There are numbers 1 to 10 on the goals.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2026\/hockey-number-sense1.jpg\" alt=\"Free Hockey Number Sense from 1 to 10 with matching several different number types to the numerical number, including goals, hockey pucks with tally marks, dominos, ten frames, and dice for the numbers - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<h4>Hockey Pucks with Numbers for Subitizing<\/h4>\n<p>The hockey pucks have the following types of numbers: tally marks, dominoes, ten frames, and dice. You have all four types for numbers 1 to 10.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2026\/hockey-number-sense2.jpg\" alt=\"Free Hockey Number Sense from 1 to 10 with matching several different number types to the numerical number, including goals, hockey pucks with tally marks, dominos, ten frames, and dice for the numbers - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Things to use with the Hockey Number Sense from 1 to 10 Printable<\/h2>\n<p><em>We have included links to some of the products and resources we have used with this activity. If you purchase via the links we may earn a <a href=\"\/page\/privacy-policy\">small commission<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Brother-MFC-L3720CDW-Wireless-Subscription-Replenishment\/dp\/B0CFCZWPFD?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=b4df5d502cade0e8d6b11cc3f0b5a77c&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">printer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hammermill-Recycled-Printer-Letter-086710R\/dp\/B00IVOMMGW?crid=1X01WX8S3E7KJ&#038;keywords=copy+paper&#038;qid=1660036108&#038;sprefix=copy+paper%2Caps%2C92&#038;sr=8-8&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=616d2d6e82784409e28daadc795fedf5&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">white copy paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006IDRW?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=26e598135f4498dd4c77a3c475383018&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">white cardstock<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crayola-Washable-Markers-Classic-Colors\/dp\/B00IYDM83M?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=1c2209cf66f1ad2a61479cf519fc0589&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">fine line markers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ticonderoga-Pencils-Pre-Sharpened-Yellow-Barrel\/dp\/B000JEAAP2?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=d12f363cb8efa2094cd1f29369579e25&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">pencil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Didax-Educational-Resources-Unifix-Cubes\/dp\/B00TP1UA00?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=477cdc24f84c426a8f5bdb4a607451c0&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">unifix cubes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>A look at how we have used the Hockey Number Sense Matching Printable<\/h2>\n<p>You will see below how we have used it plus a few center ideas for kids.<\/p>\n<h3>Setting up the Hockey Number Matching<\/h3>\n<p>You can see a simple number sense set up below. You can give them all numbers 1 to 10 or just start with a few numbers. Do what works best for the age of kids who are working on their numbers.<\/p>\n<p>Below we have 4 numbers with all the hockey pucks to sort.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2026\/hockey-number-sense3.jpg\" alt=\"Free Hockey Number Sense from 1 to 10 with matching several different number types to the numerical number, including goals, hockey pucks with tally marks, dominos, ten frames, and dice for the numbers - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Matching All the Hockey Puck Numbers<\/h3>\n<p>You can see below how it looks to match the puck to each of the goals. You can sort the numbers below or have them sort the pucks on the goal. You can see we sorting them in any more just sorting them. And this is a great way to look at see the differences in the numbers.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2026\/hockey-number-sense4.jpg\" alt=\"Free Hockey Number Sense from 1 to 10 with matching several different number types to the numerical number, including goals, hockey pucks with tally marks, dominos, ten frames, and dice for the numbers - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Matching One of the Hockey Puck Numbers<\/h3>\n<p>If kids are just starting out working on number sense you can start with just one number type to sort. <\/p>\n<p>You can start with any of the types of numbers on the pucks. You might do tally marks one time and dice another time. You can use this is a learning center several times this way.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2026\/hockey-number-sense5.jpg\" alt=\"Free Hockey Number Sense from 1 to 10 with matching several different number types to the numerical number, including goals, hockey pucks with tally marks, dominos, ten frames, and dice for the numbers - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Put the Number Hockey Pucks in Number Order<\/h3>\n<p>You can give them a mixed up order like you see below and challenge them to put the puck in order. You can do this with any of the hockey pucks in the set.<\/p>\n<p>Do this with any of the numbers types on the pucks. You could also mixed up the number types and have them put it in order.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2026\/hockey-number-sense6.jpg\" alt=\"Free Hockey Number Sense from 1 to 10 with matching several different number types to the numerical number, including goals, hockey pucks with tally marks, dominos, ten frames, and dice for the numbers - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>More Hockey Number Printables<\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for more number printables for kids. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Hockey-Number-Find-1-Sale-15246920\" target=\"_blank\">Hockey Number Find<\/a>. It has tracing the numbers and then finding the numbers on the pucks. A great way to add in number handwriting with a hockey theme.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2026\/hockey-number-find4.jpg\" alt=\"Hockey Number Find Printable - a fun number find printable with numbers from 0 to 20. It has number word and numerical number find. Easy no-prep printable for numbers with a hockey theme.  3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Hockey-Number-Find-1-Sale-15246920\">Click here to buy the Hockey Number Find at Teachers Pay Teachers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Hockey Number Find Printable<\/h2>\n<p>A fun number find for a fun winter sports for kids. You have numbers 0 to 20 to work tracing the number and finding the number.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Hockey-Number-Find-1-Sale-15246920\">Click here to buy the Hockey Number Find at Teachers Pay Teachers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/printables\/numbers\/hockey-numberfind.jpg\" alt=\"Hockey Number Find Printable has numbers from 0 to 20 with number find for numerical number and number word. Easy ways to work on numbers with kids. A great winter number find for kids.  3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>What you will find in the Hockey Number Find Printable<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Number 0 to 20 in digit and word options<\/li>\n<li>Tracing section for each number<\/li>\n<li>Several numbers to dot on the Hockey<\/li>\n<li>43 pages<\/li>\n<li>Price: $3.50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Hockey-Number-Find-1-Sale-15246920\">Click here to buy the Hockey Number Find at Teachers Pay Teachers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What you will find in the Free Hockey Number Sense from 1 to 10 Printable<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Numbers 1 to 10<\/li>\n<li>Number sense matching with hockey pucks tally marks, dominos, ten frames, and dice<\/li>\n<li>Goal with numbers to match the numbers on the hockey pucks<\/li>\n<li>5 pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/printables\/numbers\/hockeynumbersense-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Free Hockey Number Sense from 1 to 10 with matching several different number types to the numerical number including goals, hockey pucks with tally marks, dominos, ten frames, and dice for the numbers - 3Dinosaurs.com\"   \/><\/div>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"Center\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\">Click here to subscribe to the newsletter and get the current password to get access to this printable.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>More Hockey and Winter Sports Printables for Kids<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Hockey-Number-Find-1-Sale-15246920\" target=\"_blank\">Hockey Number Find<\/a> has number from 0 to 20 with tracing the numbers and then finding the numbers on the pucks. You have number word and numerical number options.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/winter-sports-weekly-packs\/\">Winter Sports Weekly No-Prep Packs<\/a> has weekly packs with a winter sports theme. They have PreK, Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, and Fourth Grade. You will find 4 pages of printables for each with. They are great for distance learning, homework, and morning work. They have a mix of math and language activities. <\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/winter-olympics-easy-reader-book\/\">Winter Olympics Easy Reader Book<\/a> is a fun book about what winter sports you can see. It has 9 different winter sports for kids to learn about.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/free-winter-sports-word-book-printable\/\">Winter Sports Word Book Printable<\/a> has a cover page with a space for the name and then 9 winter sports you can read, trace and write. A fun way to work on handwriting with kids.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/20-free-winter-sports-printables\/\">20 Free Winter Sports Printables<\/a> has fun summer sport printables for kids. You will have general winter sports, hockey, skiing, and skating. And each theme will have 5 printables for that theme.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/hockey-weekly-packs\/\">Hockey Weekly No-Prep Packs<\/a> has weekly packs with a hockey theme. They have PreK, Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, and Fourth Grade. You will find 4 pages of printables for each with. They are great for extra practice, homework, and morning work. They have a mix of math and language activities.<\/p>\n<p>Check out all the fun <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/20-olympic-games-themed-printables-activities\/\">Olympic Activities &#038; Printables <\/a> on 3 Dinosaurs.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/20-olympic-games-themed-printables-activities\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2026\/olympics-printables-activities-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Olympic Activities &#038; Printables - 3Dinosaurs.com\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Cassie &#8211; 3Dinosaurs.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hockey Number Sense Matching Printable is a great way to work on subitizing with kids. You have a hockey pucks and sorting to hockey goals. A fun change for working on numbers with kids. You have numbers from 1 to 10 for kids to work on their numbers. 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