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Goldfish Snack Time Math Game for Kids

I created this math activity using Goldfish® Princess crackers as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #GoldfishTales

One of our go to snacks for many years has been Goldfish® crackers.  They are the perfect snack size for kids. Plus they make snacking on the go so easy for kids and parents alike.

Goldfish counting game for kids with muffin containers

One thing we’ve noticed recently is the amount of options Goldfish has available to choose from at the store. The flavor choices are half the fun when deciding with my girls which one we want to get.  Cheddar, Sour Cream and Onion, Pretzel, Rainbow and now Princess are the ones that seem to be first choice at our house.

Which Goldfish flavor is your child’s favorite?

Making a counting game with cut papers and goldfish crackers and muffin liners

The flavor option we’ve selected to share about with you is the NEW Princess Goldfish crackers. While looking at the ingredient I noticed that Goldfish uses beet juice to color them a magical light purple color, a big hit in a house with two little girls.

Eating Goldfish crackers is a treat but sneaking in a little bit of learning during snack time can be a lot of fun for your child. Here’s how to do it.

Goldfish Counting Game

Skill: Number Recognition & Rote Counting

Counting with Goldfish and handwritten numbers on cards

Materials

  • Goldfish crackers
  • Paper
  • Scissors
  • Marker
  • Larger Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Muffin Cups or small containers
Number recognition Game with Goldfish

Directions

1. Cut up paper into small cards (2×2)
2. Write numbers 0-10 onto the cards
3. Pour Goldfish crackers into large bowl
4. Place muffin cups onto the table to place Goldfish crackers in
5. Layout the numbers for your child to choose from.

6. As your child selects the number, have them count out the number of Goldfish crackers that they are putting into the cups.
7. Once they select numbers to fill up the cups it’s snack time!

To make snack time even more delicious, try this recipe for easy Ranch Snack Mix.

BIGGER KIDS: For older kids you can encourage them to practice their math facts with the Goldfish crackers.

We added grapes to our snack time to add some fresh fruit. With two options we were also able to count those out and also explore patterning a bit too.

There are so many playful ways to use Goldfish crackers at snack time. Plus, you can visit GoldfishSmiles.com for the Goldfish Tales.

Goldfish counting game

Be sure to grab a bag of Goldfish crackers for your next snack time! They are always a hit with friends too!

You may also enjoy these activities with your child…

Goldfish counting game for kids with muffin containers
Alphabet Game with Goldfish
Teddy Bear Picnic Party

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About Kim Vij

Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

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Comments

  1. preeti says

    May 13, 2015 at 5:49 am

    By playing these types of games in snack time children’s knowledge will be grow and as well as it will be fun for kids. CBSE School in Whitefield

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