Number Counting Peg Boards

✨ Number Counting Peg Boards – 3D Printable Math Activity (Homeschool Friendly)

I made these 3D printed Number Counting Peg Boards for my husband’s kinder class, and the kids absolutely love them — so I wanted to share them here in case they’re helpful for other families too.

They’re not a traditional Montessori material, but they’re very much Montessori-aligned in how they’re used — hands-on, simple, and designed with a control of error to help kids really understand numbers. I haven’t made a proper spindle box yet, but this has ended up serving a really similar purpose in our learning.

👩🏫 How we use them

Each board represents a number (1–9), and kids can:

• Count out pegs or loose parts
• Match quantity to the number
• Trace the number with their finger 

It’s simple, but it works really well — especially for kids who need to see and feel their learning.

💛 Why I designed it this way

I don’t have fancy setups or heaps of resources — just a home (and a classroom!) where we’re trying to make learning engaging and practical.

So these are easy to print (no AMS needed)

🧠 What it supports

• Number recognition
• One-to-one counting
• Fine motor skills
• Early number formation

💬 If you print it…
I’d genuinely love to hear how it goes for you. I’m just a mum making these for our own use and sharing them in case they help someone else too.

If you feel like it, a boost, like, or comment really helps me keep putting more of these out there 🙌

Looking for more in-depth Montessori maths materials?
I’m slowly building a collection of 3D printable learning resources over on Teachers Pay Teachers.

You can find them here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/following-maria