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Christmas Tree Number Puzzle

A magnetic-tile Christmas tree on cardboard with each tile numbered. Number recognition wrapped in a holiday craft.

🧒 Ages 3-5, 6-8⏱ 25 min
Christmas Tree Number Puzzle
Christmas Tree Number Puzzle
Christmas Tree Number Puzzle
Christmas Tree Number Puzzle
Christmas Tree Number Puzzle
Christmas Tree Number Puzzle

How to do it

  1. 1

    Build a Christmas tree on cardboard using magnetic tiles.

  2. 2

    Trace the tree outline onto the cardboard and number each section.

  3. 3

    Use a dry-erase marker to write matching numbers on the tile sides.

  4. 4

    Have the kid match each tile to its numbered section.

Tips & extensions

Celebrate each correct match out loud to keep it light. Easy to wipe and reuse with different numbers.

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  • Completed by annieh on May 22, 2026

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