Witches Brew Counting Activity

A little Halloween magic is bubbling up with this witches brew counting activity! This hands-on math game is a fun way for kids to practice number recognition, counting, and coloring—all wrapped up in spooky seasonal play.

If you love simple Halloween printables that mix learning with laughter, this one’s a keeper. With bubbling cauldrons and bright colors, it’s just the right blend of math and make-believe to keep preschoolers engaged.

Whether you’re teaching at home or in the classroom, this low-prep activity turns early math practice into pure Halloween fun.

Halloween Counting Activity for Preschoolers

Kids will love hunting for colorful cauldrons and counting the bubbling brews inside. Each card invites them to slow down, notice details, and match the number of bubbles to the right numeral on their worksheet. It’s a simple setup that sneaks in real math practice through play.

What’s Included

This free preschool printable has everything you need for a quick and magical math session:

• 10 colorful cauldron counting cards featuring bubbling brews from 1 to 10
• Count-and-color worksheet to reinforce number recognition and fine motor skills
• Easy setup instructions so you can start learning (and playing) right away

Don’t miss our Skeleton Count and Color Activity!

How to Play

Getting started is simple and fun:

1. Print, laminate, and cut the cauldron cards.
2. Hide them around the room or tuck them into a sensory bin for a surprise find.
3. As kids discover each card, they’ll count the bubbles and color the matching number on their worksheet.
4. For an extra sensory twist, let them use pom-poms, buttons, or mini erasers to act out the bubbling brew as they count.

Learning Through Play

This witches brew activity may look like Halloween fun, but it’s packed with early learning benefits too. As kids count, color, and match numbers, they’re building:

• Counting skills and one-to-one correspondence
• Number recognition while strengthening pencil control
• Fine motor coordination through coloring and card handling
• Listening and focus as they follow each playful step

It’s the kind of learning that feels more like a game than a lesson—just how early math should be.

Extension Ideas

Keep the magic going with a few fun twists:

Create a witch’s brew sensory bin using colored rice, scoops, and mini cauldrons. Hide the cards inside for a hands-on counting hunt.

Add movement by having kids “stir their brew,” tiptoe like witches, or cackle before finding each new card.

Mix in simple math by combining two cards and counting all the bubbles together for early addition—or removing some for subtraction practice.

More Halloween Math Fun

Looking for more playful ways to practice counting this October? Try these Halloween-themed math activities next:

• Skeleton Count & Color Worksheets – Count skeletons on the bus and color the matching numbers.
• Halloween Counting Worksheets – Practice numbers with pumpkins, ghosts, and more.
• Counting Spiders Worksheets – Perfect for little ones learning one-to-one correspondence.
• Halloween Color by Number Pages – A calm, creative way to reinforce number recognition.

Each one is low-prep and packed with seasonal charm—just print and play.

Download the Free Printable

Ready to stir up some learning fun? Grab your free Witches Brew Counting Activity by clicking the link below. It’s the perfect addition to your Halloween lesson plans—whether you’re teaching in a classroom, homeschooling at the kitchen table, or running a small-group math center.

Just print, play, and watch the counting magic begin!

Math doesn’t have to feel like a worksheet—and this witches brew activity proves it. With a little imagination and some bubbling cauldrons, early counting turns into something magical.

If you try this with your little learners, I’d love to see it in action! Snap a photo and tag @homeschlprek so we can celebrate the fun together.