Easy Preschool Number Game with Bingo Daubers

Preschool number game meets Do A Dot markers? Yes, please! This simple and fun activity builds number recognition while keeping little hands busy moving, stamping, and matching.

Three preschoolers are gathered around a long table, enthusiastically stamping numbers on a large sheet of butcher paper. The number key in the center is outlined in black and features six numbers, each marked with a corresponding bingo dauber color. The kids are concentrating as they use different colored bingo daubers to match the numbers correctly.

A fun and easy preschool number game

Preschool math should be fun, hands-on, and full of color—just like this preschool number game!

With a big sheet of paper, some bingo daubers, and a simple number key, kids get to stamp, match, and explore numbers in an exciting way.

It’s low-prep, interactive, and packed with learning benefits like number recognition and preschool number sense.

A top-down view of young children sitting around a table, actively stamping numbers on a large sheet of butcher paper. The paper is taped to the table and covered with numbers in black marker, with colorful bingo dauber stamps scattered across. The children are engaged, each holding a bingo dauber and searching for numbers to match.

What is number sense (and why does it matter)?

Number sense is the foundation of all future math learning—it’s what helps kids see numbers as more than just symbols on a page.

It’s the ability to recognize numbers, compare them, understand their relationships, and use them flexibly in everyday life.

Think of it like having a “feel” for numbers—kids with strong number sense can quickly recognize patterns, estimate amounts, and solve problems without always needing to count on their fingers.

This preschool number game strengthens number sense by making numbers fun, interactive, and visual and ultimately helps kids build mathematical confidence.

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The setup for the activity before the kids begin, showing a large piece of butcher paper taped to the table. Numbers 1-6 are spread across the sheet, and a black-outlined number key sits in the center, each number colored in with a corresponding bingo dauber. Several uncapped bingo daubers are lined up on the table, ready for the kids to start stamping in this preschool number game.

Materials

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💡 Teacher Tip: Don’t have Do a Dot markers? No problem! You can use colorful dot stickers or even just have your child draw over the numbers with crayons or markers.

A young girl with curly hair and a black t-shirt leans forward with intense focus as she stamps a number on the butcher paper. Her tongue sticks out slightly as she concentrates on matching the number correctly. The table is filled with colorful dots and bingo daubers in different shades.

How to play this preschool number game

Roll out a large sheet of butcher paper.
In the center of the paper, create a key by writing numbers 1-6 and use Do A Dot markers to color each number (ex: 1 is red, 2 is green, etc.).
Write numbers 1-6 all over the paper using a black marker.
Invite your child to use the Do A Dot markers to stamp each number with the matching color.
Keep going until all the numbers are covered.

A preschooler in a red and white striped sweater carefully stamps numbers on a large butcher paper sheet taped to the table. The number key is clearly visible in the center, and she is matching the correct color bingo dauber to the numbers, fully engaged in the preschool number game.

This preschool number game is a fantastic group activity

My favorite reason why we do this as a group game is because inevitably kids will make mistakes, and it’s a wonderful opportunity for peers to encourage one another.

If you look closely at the photos in this post, you’ll see some numbers were stamped with the incorrect color.

When the kids realized one of the preschoolers was initially struggling and stamping numbers with the wrong colors, they quickly came to help.

I heard a mix of, “That was a good try! Let me show you what color to use” and “Don’t worry, you can use that color for this number instead.”

An activity where kids can practice numbers is good, but an activity where kids can practice numbers and how to be a helpful friend is even better.

Three young children are gathered around a table, pointing at the number key and discussing which numbers to stamp next. Each child holds a bingo dauber, and the butcher paper is filled with colorful, overlapping dots. Their teamwork and engagement make this a fun, interactive preschool number game.

Ways to extend this preschool number game

Want to add a little extra challenge? Try these fun twists!

Mix it up: Instead of numbers, write simple addition problems (like 2+1) and have kids stamp the correct answer.
Speed round: Set a timer and see how quickly they can match all the numbers.
Letter version: Swap numbers for letters and turn this into an alphabet matching game!
One color at a time: Instead of letting kids freely stamp, challenge them to stamp all of one color first before moving on to the next.
Bigger Numbers: Extend the key beyond 1-6 and go up to 10 or 12 for a more advanced challenge.

A preschool-aged girl with curly hair wearing a black "SISSY" t-shirt raises her arms in excitement while holding a bingo dauber. She has a huge smile on her face, celebrating her success in completing part of the preschool number game. The table in front of her is covered with stamped numbers in various colors.

What kids are learning in this preschool number game

Beyond just number recognition, this activity is packed with learning benefits.

Fine motor skills: Squeezing the bingo markers builds hand strength and coordination.
Color matching: Helps reinforce color recognition while working on number sense.
Following directions: Encourages listening skills and multi-step thinking.