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“I Have, Who Has” Numbers Game

By Karen Cox | Affiliate Disclosure

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A while back I made an “I Have, Who Has” Shapes Game, and I’ve had several requests to add more of these games. So today, I’m posting a Numbers version of the game.

I Have Who Has Numbers Game

I made two levels of the game: one game has numbers 1-10 and the other game has numbers 1-20. This would be a good way to differentiate your small group activities. I only used the cute teddy bear clipart on the 1-10 game because the bear numbers only go to 10. (Graphics are from MyGrafico.)

I typically play this game at small group, but I have also played it during large group. Once the children understand how to play, you can add the cards to the math center. The children will usually round up some friends to play at free choice center time. Another idea would be to use it as a transition activity by having the kids line up as soon as they have “read” their card and put it in the basket.

Game Directions:

To play the game, deal out all of the cards to all of the players in the group. If you play this game at small group, each child will have a set of cards, but if you play it at large group or as a transition activity, just give each child one card. At small group, have the children lay out all of the cards on the table so they can see them. The first player chooses any card and reads it. For example, “I have a 5. Who has a 3?” That child places that card in the basket, and everyone looks at their cards to see if they have a number 3. The person who does then says, “I have a 3. Who has a 6?” That child places that card in the basket, and so on. Play continues until all of the cards are in the basket. It shouldn’t matter which card you begin the game with– just make sure all of the cards as used even if you, the teacher, has a few.

Download: I Have, Who Has Numbers 1-10

Download: I Have, Who Has Numbers 1-20

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Karen is the founder of PreKinders.com. She also works as a full-time Pre-K teacher in Georgia. Read more...

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  1. Cheri says

    January 29, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    Thank you so much! I loved this game when I taught 2nd grade. I’m glad to have them for preschool, too.

    Reply
  2. Nancy says

    January 29, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    Thanks! You just helped me plan small groups next week 🙂

    Reply
  3. Misty says

    January 29, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    I can’t wait to use them in my extended day kindergarten.
    Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Maureen says

    January 29, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing Karen! This will be helpful this week 🙂

    Reply
  5. Jessica says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing Karen! You are so generous, I LOVE this activity! I really wish I had seen the shapes game earlier, we just finished our shapes unit!

    ~Jessica
    Fun in PreK-1

    Reply
  6. michele says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    Thanks. I have some I have Who has but not the numbers. This will be part of my RTI group next week! Thanks again

    Reply
  7. mell says

    January 29, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    These are great. Just what I needed for my nights pre-k class.

    Reply
  8. Neelu Garg says

    January 30, 2013 at 1:45 am

    Thanks Karen! This really helps kids in recognisation of numbers.

    Reply
  9. Winnet says

    January 30, 2013 at 1:48 am

    Thanks Karen. Have never used it before but sounds exciting. Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  10. Elfinesh Zeleke says

    January 30, 2013 at 4:31 am

    God bless you for your knowledge sharing.

    Reply
  11. Rosie says

    January 30, 2013 at 8:27 am

    Thank You so much for sharing this activity.
    I will difinitely use this game during my math workshop time.
    I just need to laminate the cards. I printed both levels. Thank You so much for generously sharing so many great activities!

    Reply
  12. Giedre says

    January 30, 2013 at 9:14 am

    Thanks so much! I will try to play with my kids next week!

    Reply
  13. deborah says

    January 30, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    Thanks for sharing I Have, Who has numbers?. I also had an activity just like this but I used sight words instead of numbers. thanks again. Do you still have the shape activity.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 30, 2013 at 6:14 pm

      Yes, the shape activity is linked in this post (at the top).

      Reply
  14. felecia says

    January 30, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    Thank you, I had a brain freeze and this tool for introducing counting 1-10 will help and I love the game concept!

    Reply
  15. Kathy says

    January 30, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    I have to tell you that my prek class uses your I have who have shape game all the time. I didn’t remember where I got this game and I am glad I can finally thank the person responsible. I can’t wait to try the number game

    Reply
  16. Sandrine says

    January 30, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    Thank you Karen for another wonderful printable. I am so excited to use this with my prek class next week!

    Reply
  17. Janice says

    January 30, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    Thank you for sharing once again! Love your ideas!

    Reply
  18. Diane says

    January 30, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    I love these! My students really like the I Have, Who Has Shape game. This is a great addition.

    Reply
  19. Bemy says

    January 31, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    My Young 5’s just love to play “teacher” and this will be a great “kids teaching kids” experience. YEAH!!!!

    Reply
  20. Peggi says

    January 31, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    I can’t wait to try this game with my kids next week. Thanks for all you do

    Reply
  21. Janet says

    February 2, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing! We love your shape game, so I know we will love these!

    Reply
  22. jia says

    February 15, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    thankx dear…:))
    it is so interesting activity….:))

    Reply
  23. Odessa says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:01 am

    How do I sign up for your content by e-mail? I’m keen on getting new articles sent right to my inbox if possible; keeps me from being forced to check over Three dozen different blogs every day, is this possible?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 25, 2013 at 8:41 pm

      The sign up for email is on the top right.

      Reply
  24. jackson williams says

    March 1, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    Awesome idea. Thank you for small/large group ideas.

    Reply
  25. Sarani Bose says

    June 15, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    Love the ideas I get here. This one in particular is great for number review to end the year.
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Karen Cox says

      June 17, 2013 at 4:34 pm

      Thanks, Sarani, I’m glad you like it!

      Reply
  26. Nicole says

    June 25, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    Thank you for all of your fantastic resources! I just took a Pre K job and haven’t taught Pre K for 5 years. Your resources have been incredibly helpful. You are an inspiration!

    Reply
    • Karen Cox says

      June 25, 2013 at 3:02 pm

      Thanks, Nicole! Hope you find many useful things here this year.

      Reply
  27. ruby[Jin Hee Park] says

    June 26, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Thank you very much!!!!

    Reply
  28. KER says

    January 28, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Thank you! Love these! I have found your website so helpful, as it is my first year in PreK/teaching in GA! Do you teach GA Lottery Funded Pre-K?

    Reply
    • Karen Cox says

      January 29, 2014 at 6:04 pm

      Thanks! Yes, I do teach in the GA Pre-K Program.

      Reply
  29. Shanna says

    February 24, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    This is a great idea. I add dots to mine so that my students can count the dots if they aren’t sure what number they have. You have a great website and I really appreciate it.

    Reply
  30. Jill Tully says

    March 29, 2014 at 11:10 am

    Thanks so much for sharing-your website is such a wonderful resource!

    Reply
  31. Lynne says

    July 16, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    I use these in my Pre-k classroom. My kids LOVE this card game! It’s their number one
    requested game! Thanks Karen for your many Pre-k resources!

    Reply
  32. Annie Woodson says

    November 13, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    I love, love, love this website. Your website is an excellent resource for Pre-k and Kindergarten teachers. I have made lots of small group activities and work station activities for my students. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  33. Mary says

    December 6, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    Thanks Karen, what great ideas! Thanks for sharing! I have been teaching Pre-K for the last 13 years and I’m always looking for fresh ideas! Can’t wait to use these cards!

    Reply
  34. Kimberly Bynum says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    This is a wonderful idea!! I’m homeschooling my 5yr old and this activity can be incorporated with his Math and also the Home Childcare I operate activities.

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  35. Shannon Leahy says

    February 6, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    Thank you for saving me time! Do you also have this for letters?

    Reply
    • Karen Cox says

      February 7, 2015 at 11:29 pm

      Thanks, Shannon! I don’t have letters at this time, but I will add it sometime.

      Reply
  36. Rish says

    May 2, 2015 at 12:59 am

    Thank you for saving me time. My kids love it.

    Reply
  37. Lucette Coughey says

    June 28, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    Thank you! This is perfect!

    Reply
  38. Rasheedah Nasir says

    August 7, 2015 at 8:51 am

    Thanks for sharing the I have who has… I notice it has a dotted line , do you cut the dotted line or just the outside line(each page will produce 4 cards)

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    • Karen Cox says

      August 8, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      No, do not cut the dotted line. Each page has 4 cards.

      Reply
  39. AG says

    December 1, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    This will be a great way for my students to have fun learning their numbers, thank you!

    Reply
  40. isabel says

    August 29, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    Thank you very much Karen. Brilliant ideas on your website. I can’t wait to play this game with my students. God bless you !!!

    Reply
    • Karen Cox says

      August 29, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      Thank you, Isabel!

      Reply
  41. Heidi Cook says

    March 19, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    Thank you for this game, Karen. I plan to use them soon. Could you make a set for 11-20? That way I could differentiate for 2 groups.

    Reply
  42. June says

    March 23, 2017 at 10:12 am

    Thanks sooooo much for this activity. Love it!!!

    Reply
  43. zeynep says

    September 14, 2017 at 3:38 am

    thanc u so much, loves from Turkey 🙂

    Reply
  44. SH says

    October 4, 2017 at 6:43 am

    I love this game but am a little confused and feel a bit silly about my question!. If we are doing it in small groups. If every child has every card, when the first child says who has number 3, won’t every other child have number 3 and if so would every child hand in their card?

    Thanks in advance
    Sarah

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    • Karen Cox says

      October 4, 2017 at 8:52 pm

      Hi Sarah,

      Not a silly question! You would print only one set of cards. So, one number 1, one number 2, one number 3, etc. You pass out the cards to the kids in the group, and only one child will have a number 3.

      You might want to put 5 kids in a small group to play the game. Then if you use the 1-10 set, each child will get 2 cards. If you use the 1-20 set, each child will get 4 cards. You can play more than one round of the game, so once all the cards are collected, shuffle them, pass them out again, and play again. You can repeat it as long as the kids seem interested.

      Karen

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      • SH says

        October 5, 2017 at 5:38 am

        Thanks so much for your very prompt reply. I am so impressed that you have got back to me so fast and thanks for your great explanation. I am trying to do this with around a group of 7 children – do you think this is too ambitious in your experience. We are at the end of our school year and I am looking for short 10 minute activities that will have a teacher with the group. I also wanted to take this opportunity to say how helpful this website has been for me. As a mature but relatively new teacher I have found it fantastic and so helpful and practical.

        Reply
        • Karen Cox says

          October 7, 2017 at 6:40 pm

          I tend to have 5 or 6 kids in a small group activity, but 7 is probably do-able. For this particular game, having 7 in a group might be a little difficult because, let’s say you use the set of 1-10 number cards, you would be giving each child one card and then you’d have 3 cards left.

          Reply
  45. Patricia says

    November 16, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    Karen, I love your “I Have Who Has” games! Could you please make one for the letters of the alphabet!
    Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Karen Cox says

      December 3, 2020 at 1:09 am

      Thanks, Patricia! That’s actually on my to do list! 🙂

      Reply

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