Christmas Count and Clip Cards

Do your kids get excited the moment Christmas activities come out? Christmas count and clip cards are a fun way to bring holiday excitement into learning while keeping things simple and hands-on.

These cards fit right in with your favorite preschool Christmas printables, giving kids a playful way to practice early math skills. With festive images and an easy count-and-clip format, they feel more like a game than a worksheet, which makes learning extra inviting this time of year.

As kids use these math cards, they’ll practice counting, number recognition, and one-to-one correspondence while strengthening fine motor skills with each clip.

Print the cards, grab a few clothespins, and let your preschooler enjoy a little holiday math fun that feels festive, doable, and just right for the season.

Christmas Counting

Included in this free preschool printable, kids will:

• Count holiday-themed pictures from 0–10
• Choose from three number options on each card
• Practice counting and number recognition in a simple, playful format

The cards are easy to prep and perfect for December math centers, quiet learning time, or a quick seasonal activity that doesn’t feel overwhelming.

How to Use These Count and Clip Cards

These count and clip cards are quick to prep and easy to use. Just print the cards and laminate them if you want a sturdier, reusable set.

Have your child count the pictures on each card, then clip the correct number using a clothespin. No clothespins? Paper clips, counters, or even a quick point-and-say work perfectly.

You don’t need to use every card at once. Pull a few at a time, keep it moving, and let your child build confidence as they go.

Skills These Cards Build

As kids use these count and clip cards, they’ll practice several important early math and readiness skills, including:

• Counting objects from 0–10
• Recognizing numerals
• Building one-to-one correspondence
• Strengthening fine motor muscles with each clip
• Growing early math confidence in a fun, hands-on way

Tips for Easy, Low-Prep Use

You don’t need to do everything at once to make this activity effective. Choose a few cards, keep the pace light, and save the rest for another day.

Let your child’s interest lead the way. Some kids love clipping every card, while others are happy counting out loud and moving on.

Counting together, pointing, or talking through the numbers is more than enough. It’s also perfectly fine to help, model an answer, or clip together. The goal is skill-building with confidence, not perfection.

Free Christmas Count and Clip Cards Download

Ready to get started? Grab the free Christmas count-and-clip cards sample below and print it out whenever you’re ready. The cards are easy to prep and use right away.

This free set works well as a quick December math activity, a center option, or a festive way to practice counting during the holiday season. Print a few cards, grab some clothespins, and you’re set.

More Christmas Math Activities for Preschool

Looking for more fun ways to practice early math skills this season? These Christmas-themed activities make it easy to keep counting, number sense, and hands-on learning going all December long.

• Christmas Pattern Worksheets
• Christmas Counting for Preschool
• Christmas Color by Numbers
• Kindergarten Christmas Math
• Christmas Dot to Dot Printables

Even a few minutes of counting can make a big difference. You don’t need to print every page or turn this into a long lesson. One card, one moment, and a little curiosity go a long way.

Follow your child’s energy, keep it playful, and enjoy the learning tucked into the season. Those small, hands-on moments are exactly how real learning happens.