Which Number is Greater? (1-10)
Math - Kindergarten
Hands-On Learning: Counting & Comparing Numbers 0-10
Which Number is Greater? (1-10)
Goal
Counting and Cardinality
Students will practice which is greater between two numbers.
Activity Prep
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Playing cards
Writing tools (pencils, colored pencils, markers, etc)
How to Play
Number of Players:
2 Players *A teacher can join as needed.
Setup:


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Remove the Joker, Jack, Queen, and King cards from the deck.
Explain that Ace (A) represents the number 1.
Create two sets of 1-10 each.
Each player places their sets of cards face-down on the table.
Playing:





Both players flip over a card at the same time.
Write each card number in the box on the printout.
The player with the greater number circles the box.
If both numbers are the same, no need to circle.
Play five rounds in total.
After all rounds, both players count their circled boxes.
The player with the most circles wins the game!
Common Core
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT. K.CC.C.6 (Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.)
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT. K.CC.A.3 (Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).)
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.C.7 (Compare two numbers between 1 and 10 presented as written numerals.)
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