Back to School File Folder Games Counting | Numbers Math Centers | SLP SPED PreK

These Back to School File Folder Games build counting, number recognition, and 1-to-1 correspondence. Students count back-to-school themed objects and match the pictures to the correct numbers. Includes 7 themes at 2 differentiated levels — 14 file folder games total — for the back to school season and any student who needs extra counting practice.

🍎 Perfect for:

• Special Education teachers building counting and number recognition IEP goals
• Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) targeting number vocabulary, math language, and following directions goals
• Autism classrooms needing structured, repeatable counting tasks
• Occupational Therapists working on visual scanning and fine motor skills
• ABA therapists running discrete trial counting programs
• Early Childhood, Pre-K, and Kindergarten teachers
• Math Intervention and RTI / MTSS teachers
• Homeschool families with young learners

✏️ What's Included — 14 File Folder Games (7 Themes × 2 Levels):

• Count the Students on the Bus (2 games)
• Count the Books (2 games)
• Count the Pencils (2 games)
• Count the Pens (2 games)
• Count the Glue Dots (2 games)
• Count the Backpack Stickers (2 games)
• Count the Markers (2 games)

2 Differentiated Levels: count and match numbers in order OR out of order.

🎯 Skills Targeted:

Counting, number recognition, number identification, 1-to-1 correspondence, number order, back to school and school supply vocabulary, visual discrimination, visual scanning, matching, following directions, fine motor skills (Velcro manipulation), and independent work skills.

How to Use:

Print, laminate, assemble into file folders, and add Velcro. Students count the back-to-school objects on each piece and match it to the correct number. Use Level 1 (numbers in order) for emerging counters and Level 2 (numbers out of order) for students ready for a challenge. Perfect for independent work stations, math centers, and small group instruction.

🎒 Ways to Use:

• Math centers and counting practice
• Back to school and beginning-of-year units
• Independent work systems (TEACCH)
• Math intervention (RTI / MTSS Tier 2 & 3)
• Speech therapy math language sessions
• ABA discrete trial counting training
• Morning tubs and early finisher activities
• Beginning-of-year baseline data collection

For more hands-on file folder games, please see the link below:

Hands-On File Folder Games

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Hands-On Back To School Activities