Button Number Match Activity

This Button Number Match Activity is so simple and quick to make, you’ll have a fun educational activity set up for your little learner in no time.

Because this is a recycled activity, you’re saving money, materials and actually upcycling something that is usually just thrown in the trash. You’ll need an egg carton, a variety of buttons and a permanent marker. It will take you no more than 3 minutes to prep, I guarantee you 🙂

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Watch this video tutorial for some inspiration!

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Materials for Button Number Match ACtivity:

• Egg carton
• Buttons (wooden or assorted pack)
• Permanent marker

Instructions:

• Using the permanent marker, write out numbers 1-12 on the bottom of each egg carton section. If you’re using an 18 section egg carton, use numbers 1-18.
• Prepare the buttons by pouring them into the egg carton lid.

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What is my child learning and improving?

• Numbers (a child will familiarize and memorize the order of numbers, their appearance as well as help with counting)
• Fine motor skills (grasping the buttons with fingers)
• Hand-eye coordination (placing the buttons into each section)

This activity is awesome at keeping the kids busy! If you use a larger 18 section egg carton then you can use numbers 1-18 which will keep the kids busy even longer!

Do you have an egg carton? Make this quick and easy Button Number Match Activity!