Numbers for preschool
Learning Numbers in Preschool - Fantastic Fun & Learning
Learning numbers in preschool is a continual process of hands-on experiences and opportunities for real life counting. As kids are counting numbers they are learning many important skills. This collection of preschool number activities will give you a terrific springboard for helping preschoolers learn numbers.
Tips for Helping Kids Learn About Counting Numbers
Although counting may seem like a relatively simple process, there are actually a lot of steps to learning to count.
For starters children have to learn and memorize the numerical sequence for rote counting so they know the numbers to say as they count a set of objects.
They also need to understand one-to-one correspondence and be able to touch one object for each number they are saying as they count a set.
As they begin to count sets kids also need to learn that the set represents a quantity, and the last number they say when they are counting the objects in a set corresponds to that quantity. This is know as quantification.
And they must also recognize that if we add or remove an object from the set this changes the quantity, so we must count carefully and count again if we change the objects in the set.
Finally they must learn to recognize the written format of numbers and connect that concept to their rote counting and other knowledge about counting numbers.
As you can see it’s much more complicated than it seems on the surface, but we make it easier and more meaningful when we provide kids with a lot of hands-on counting opportunities throughout their learning and play.
For additional information about teaching numbers in preschool, visit these great teaching resource books.
Preschool Number Activities
Below are some tools that work well for a wide variety of number activities.
This list of DIY math manipulatives is also very helpful.
Hands-on Number Activities without Printables
There are so many hands-on ways to help kids who are learning numbers and counting.
We can practice counting throughout the day in many ways:
- as we wait for something
- as we prepare snacks and meals
- as we gather objects
- as we sing songs
- as we take steps
On Fantastic Fun and Learning we’ve also shared many fun hands-on ideas for counting numbers. The options in this first section are all done without printables. If you’re looking for some free printables to help kids learning to count, I’ve added those in the next section.
In this listen and spray counting game, little learners listen for a number to be called and then spray it that many times with a spray bottle. It’s great for toddlers and preschoolers!
Wiggle to 1. Tiptoe to 2. Have fun with alliteration, and get kids up and moving with this fun counting game that emphasizes number recognition.
Tea anyone? During our tea time theme we practice counting and comparing tea packets.
Set up a caterpillar sensory bin. Then use it for a variety of caterpillar counting activities.
Continue the spring sensory fun with a counting seeds gardening sensory bin.
Use play dough and number stamps to create a counting garden.
Or head outdoors with some chalk to create your own sidewalk chalk counting garden.
Race to get the gold in this rainbow counting game.
Count Rainbow Fish’s beautiful scales in this play dough Rainbow Fish counting activity inspired by Marcus Pfister’s popular book.
Make your own pumpkin faces with this fall pumpkin counting activity.
Turn old egg cartons into a fun counting activity with these bat number matching sets.
Create and count antlers for this reindeer counting game.
Feed the reindeer in this reindeer counting pretend play activity.
Help the penguins cross the ice in this winter counting sensory bin.
Printables for Counting Numbers and Sets
On Fantastic Fun and Learning we also have a lot of free printables that give kids the opportunity to practice counting and number recognition.
Some of them are nonseasonal and can be done any time of year. While others are more seasonal in nature. Many are also from our preschool lesson plans, as we prefer to include a wide range of skills and activities in each thematic unit.
With these dinosaur play dough mats, kids practice creating sets to match a specific number.
Exercise those fine motor muscles as you match the correct number of caterpillar “eggs” to leaves.
Use these rain theme counting cards to count out objects in a rainy day sensory bin.
Or have some creepy crawly fun counting worms in this spring sensory bin activity.
Grab some beach theme manipulatives and practice counting with these beach counting mats.
Count out snowballs to match the numbered snowmen in this winter counting activity.
Create your own printable book to read over and over again with this snowflake counting book.
Have fun creating your own play dough “chocolates” in this chocolate box counting activity.
Practice number recognition and sequencing 1-20 in this Valentine Scavenger Hunt.
Use this number scavenger hunt to help kids learn to read and write numbers to 20.
Use our roll and color math games to practice counting numbers and sets. There are a wide variety of options to choose throughout the year.
Printables for Teaching Different Ways to Represent Numbers
As kids become more comfortable creating sets of objects and recognizing numerals, we can extend their learning by introducing additonal ways to represent numbers.
The following printables are helpful for introducing this concept.
Insect Counting Mats
Spider Counting Mats
Gingerbread Counting Mats
Seashell Counting Mats
More Resources for Learning Numbers
Counting books are an excellent resource for learning numbers. Kids enjoy reading many of them over and over again. Here is a list of our favorite counting books for kids.
There are also more ideas for counting numbers in this collection of counting games.
The counting games and puzzles below are kid-tested and teacher approved.
What next?
As kids become proficient at counting numbers we can continue helping them develop number sense by:
- working on concepts like one more and one less
- comparing amounts
- beginning to add and subtract
Number Preschool Printables - Preschool Mom
This page is filled with resources to help you teach your children numbers. You’ll find printable charts, games, minibooks, activities, crafts and more. Learning about numbers can be fun when you have the right resources! Students in preschool can begin by learning to count to 10, then 15, 20, and even 30.
Print & Drive Number Mats
This is a fantastic free set of Number Rhyme charts with a transportation theme. Children can drive their toy cars, trucks, and planes along each number while following the fun rhyming number formation.
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Number Worksheets 1-20
These fun counting worksheets have a multitude of key Preschool Math skills for your students including number formation, counting, tracing, number words, and more!
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Snap Cube Number Mats
This is a FREE set of snap cube number mats you can print from home.
Each mat includes space to build, trace and write in the numbers from 0-10.
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Printable Number Chart
This is a full color printable number chart featuring silly creature faces for the numbers 1-10. This makes a great classroom chart or notebook page for children who have a daily binder.
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0-10 Preschool Number Worksheets
Each worksheet features number formation, ten frame, number word, tally marks, handwriting practice, count and color and ASL hand signs.
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Number Classroom Charts
A full set of Colorful printable charts you can hang in your classroom our use in children's notebooks. Each chart features a number character and a number word. Print on cardstock and laminate or mount to colored construction paper.
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Number Coloring Pages
A complete set of number coloring pages from 1-10. This set is great for young preschool children who might be learning their numbers for the first time.
You might provide them with stickers or stamps to place the correct number on their page.
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Number Handwriting Worksheet Set
We have a great set of printable handwriting tracer pages for the numbers 0-10. These sheets will give your children lots of practice with each individual number. There is a small graphic to color in and a space for a sticker.
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Numbers Wordwall Words
This is a set of printable wordwall cards featuring the numbers 1-10. Each card includes a colorful visual alonside the number word.
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Buggy Number Counting Cards
We have an adorable set of buggy number flashcards on our sister site free!
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Number Bookmarks
Our Number bookmarks make great take home resources for your children. Print on cardstock and laminate for best results.
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1-20 Number Magnets are great for imaginative pretend play on any magnetic surface, discover all of the Numbers with this MagnaFun Wooden Magnet Set.
Includes 20 different wooden magnetic Numbers. You can always print our resources on magnetic paper to make your own resources too!
Copybook "Numbers" from 1 to 10 for preschoolers (circle, write a number)
Copybook numbers are suitable for preschoolers 4-5, 5-6 years old, 7 years old, children of the 1st grade. We have selected different recipes with tasks that are interesting for children. Can be used at home, in kindergarten in the preparatory group, at school.
Your child will learn to write numbers, paint numbers from 1 to 10, develop fine motor skills, and learn how to hold a pencil correctly. Children will also learn to count objects, because in each recipe there are tasks for counting.
It is better to write copybooks with a simple pencil. With preschoolers, you can study 3-4 times a week for 20-30 minutes.
Contents
- Copybook-coloring Numbers from 0 to 10 for preschoolers (by dots)
- Copybook-coloring Numbers up to 10 for preschoolers
- Copy-book numbers with tracing and coloring (Circle the number13) along the contour.
- Write the numbers in the cell. Circle and write the numbers. Learning to write numbers with preschoolers at home and in preschool
- Write down numbers of different sizes. Circle and write
- Copy Numbers. The first prescriptions for the points
- The first prescriptions for the numbers from 1 to 9. Write and do the tasks on the cards.
- Learning numbers with preschoolers. Color the numbers with plasticine
- Finding recipes for children 3-4 and 5 years old. Find the numbers and color
- Beautiful numbers. Study the numbers and color them
- Learning numbers. Mindfulness game - color correctly according to the model
- Copybook "Learning to write numbers"
- Recipe-outlining from 1 to 5, learning to write
- Recipe outlining from 6 to 10 for preschoolers
- Learning numbers - the game "Find the number"
- Recipe numbers and hatching for children 5-6 years old
- Recipe for children 6 years in the cells
- Copy the number 1.
Learning to write the number 1 with preschoolers - Copy the number 2. Learn to write the number with the kids
- Copy the number 3 for toddlers and preschoolers
- Write the number 4 in dots and in a cell
- Write down the numbers 5
- How to write the numbers correctly
Recipe in a cage for children 6-7 years old. Copybook-coloring Numbers from 0 to 10 for preschoolers (dotted)
Task: write down the numbers in the copybook, count the number of objects and color the pictures.
Recipes are suitable for children aged 4-5 as first prescriptions.
Coloring book Numbers up to 10 for preschoolers
Very useful copybook for learning numbers - learn to write numbers and hold a pencil correctly. After completing the tasks - decorate bright pictures! Recipes are suitable for older children - from 5 years.
Calculation of the digit and coloring (monitor the digit Children love these pictures. Print for free. Write down the numbers and color the small numbers, count the animals. Talk to the children about the relationship between the number of objects and numbers.
The number records, circle the number. Recipe in a cage for children 6-7 years old.
In this task, the children must write the numbers in a few lines in a cage - this is a very serious task. Also, the child must explain why so many pictures are drawn near each number.
Learning to write numbers with preschoolers at home and in preschool Copy numbers on A4 sheet in a cage. Suitable for preschoolers 6-7 years old. Write down the numbers in the cells and the fungus, etc.
Write down numbers of different sizes. Circle and write
spelling number 1First copybooks by dots
Write, trace and color the pictures by counting them. The first dotted lines.
First write down the numbers from 1 to 9. Write down the tasks on the cards.
We study numbers with preschool children.
Color the numbers with plasticine Finding recipes for children 3-4 and 5 years old. Find the numbers and paint
beautiful numbers. Learn the numbers and color them in0013
Learning numbers. Paint the attentiveness - Color correctly according to the model
Prophery “Learning to write numbers”
bright beautiful prescriptions for children from 4 years old. Learn numbers with pleasure.
Classes from 1 to 5, learning to write
Propus of circuits of
Lab for care for kids.
We are looking for numbers and coloring them. Recipe numbers and hatching for children 5-6 years old0014
Number 2. Learning to write a digit with babies
Permissions for children 3-4 years old, first prescriptions, as well groups.
- Print large copybooks
- Printed letters and numbers from 1 to 10
- Color References: Print writing numbers from 1 to 10
- Special spaceships. with numbers for kids
- Poems about numbers
Print copybook-numbers for children - No analogy
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Print out the numbers from 1 to 10 and the numbers from 1 to 20 for preschool children: large and understandable numbers with tips. Letters and numbers in words for children.
We can very quickly start studying accounts with children. Even in the first year of a child's life with the help of children's counting rhymes, nursery rhymes, finger gymnastics. However, at some point it's time to learn how to write down all these mathematical calculations that are performed every day. And this important transition means not just the development of the child's graphomotor skills, but also the transition from rote memorization to true mathematical operations : analysis and processing of input data, counting, comparison, obtaining a result.
Try it: preschoolers are interested in estimating the time left before an expected event, counting money before making a purchase, or adding up points earned during a board game.
Handwriting is an important part of your child's development. While handwriting is rapidly being replaced by tablets, laptops, or other electronics nowadays, it's worth spending some time on it.
Learning mathematics is impossible without knowing how to write figures and numbers, how to correlate an abstract sign and a number.
Print out large copybooks
Print out copybooks specially prepared for preschoolers . A large font makes it easier to master the skill of writing a number and does not prevent frequent repetition. An additional large pattern of a well-known figure makes it easier to remember its appearance.
👉 Print the copy-numbers in PDF format
Printed letters and numbers from 1 to 10
Handwriting is something that cannot be denied even in the era of digital gadgets and smartphones.
The process of writing a text by hand has a beneficial effect on the human brain, as the sensorimotor parts of the brain are involved.
👉 Print Copybooks with block letters and numbers in PDF format.
Color copybooks: print the spelling of numbers from 1 to 10
👉 Print color copybooks with numbers in PDF format.
Coloring books with numbers for kids
👉 Print coloring books with numbers
Poems about numbers
More poems for preschoolers about numbers are hidden here
It looks like a cat,
If folded into a ball.
This number is one.
A thin nose, like a knitting needle,
She hung down, sad,
After all, she is only one.
Bend the neck like a deuce
I probably won't be able to.
Maybe you can? Barely!
A swan with the number 2 will be able to.
The number three as a threat
Sets up three splinters,
Three hooks for fishing,
Two shafts between them.
