Description
Make number learning engaging with Octopus Eight, a playful, ocean-themed math resource designed to build counting, addition, and number combination skills.
Students interact with the octopus by placing and moving counters, covering dot patterns, and exploring how numbers combine and change.
With multiple mats and spinners included, this set supports a wide range of math games and learning activities.
What’s Included
- Octopus play mats (leg and cheek counting spaces, 8+2)
- Counting mat with 10 spaces above the octopus
- 4×4 grid mat with dot patterns (1–4)
- 2 spinners (dot patterns and action options)
- Teacher Notes with simple start activity ideas
Skills Supported
- Counting and one-to-one correspondence
- Subitizing to 4
- Addition and subtraction
- Number combinations to 8 and beyond
- Comparing quantities and finding differences
Ways to Use
- Build and count numbers on the octopus
- Move counters from one area to another
- Use spinners to generate numbers and actions
- Play bingo-style grid games
- Explore combinations that make 8
Why Teachers Love Math Kit
- Highly engaging theme
- Supports movement and visual learning
- Flexible for different levels
- Easy to prep and use
Use Octopus Eight independently or alongside other Math Kit resources to create a deep, hands-on math experience.
Copyright Notice:
This resource is protected by copyright.
For use by a single teacher or classroom only. Please do not edit, resell, or create derivative works without permission.
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Description
Make number learning engaging with Octopus Eight, a playful, ocean-themed math resource designed to build counting, addition, and number combination skills.
Students interact with the octopus by placing and moving counters, covering dot patterns, and exploring how numbers combine and change.
With multiple mats and spinners included, this set supports a wide range of math games and learning activities.
What’s Included
- Octopus play mats (leg and cheek counting spaces, 8+2)
- Counting mat with 10 spaces above the octopus
- 4×4 grid mat with dot patterns (1–4)
- 2 spinners (dot patterns and action options)
- Teacher Notes with simple start activity ideas
Skills Supported
- Counting and one-to-one correspondence
- Subitizing to 4
- Addition and subtraction
- Number combinations to 8 and beyond
- Comparing quantities and finding differences
Ways to Use
- Build and count numbers on the octopus
- Move counters from one area to another
- Use spinners to generate numbers and actions
- Play bingo-style grid games
- Explore combinations that make 8
Why Teachers Love Math Kit
- Highly engaging theme
- Supports movement and visual learning
- Flexible for different levels
- Easy to prep and use
Use Octopus Eight independently or alongside other Math Kit resources to create a deep, hands-on math experience.
Copyright Notice:
This resource is protected by copyright.
For use by a single teacher or classroom only. Please do not edit, resell, or create derivative works without permission.
