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Roll and Count Walrus {Free Printable Counting Activity for Preschool & Kindergarten}
Looking for a fun way to sneak in math practice? 🦭 Meet the Roll and Count Walrus—a silly, hands-on counting activity that kids can’t get enough of! Just roll a die, add some whiskers, and watch your little ones giggle their way through learning numbers.
This free printable is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or even first graders who need a little extra counting fun. Bonus: it’s winter-themed but can be used year-round for any animal unit study or Arctic theme.
Why Kids (and Moms!) Will Love It
✅ No-prep math fun – Just print and play.
✅ Fine motor skills practice – Snipping yarn, sticking paper strips, or rolling playdough = awesome for little fingers.
✅ Hands-on learning – Kids learn best when they can touch and move things.
✅ Winter + Arctic theme – Perfect for January homeschool units or a penguin/polar animal week.
What You Need
- The free Roll and Count Walrus printable (grab it below 👇)
- A standard die (or two, if you want to make it harder)
- Whisker materials (choose one or mix it up):
- Yarn pieces
- Strips of paper or washi tape
- Playdough ropes
- Crayons or markers (just draw them on!)
- Printer paper
- Printer
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How to Play
- Print the walrus page
- Roll the die.
- Place that many whiskers on the walrus!
- Keep rolling until your walrus has a full set of whiskers (or until you decide to stop).
For older kids:
- Roll two dice and add the numbers together.
- Have kids write the number they rolled in the corner for number-writing practice.
Fun Variations
- Race to 20: Who can fill up their walrus first?
- Color challenge: Each number = a specific color of whiskers.
- Story time tie-in: Read a walrus-themed book first (like Walrus Song or I Am the Walrus).
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This is the kind of quick, low-mess math game moms LOVE—so pin it to your Winter Homeschool Ideas board or share it with your favorite teacher friend!
Grab Your Free Walrus Printable
The printable pack includes:
✅ 1 full-color walrus page
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