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 🙂

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.

More number activities for kids

This Pom-pom Caterpillars Counting Activity is super easy to prep and oh so fun!

This Number Weave Activity is a great way for kids to remember the order of numbers!

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!