Practicing numbers for kindergarten

How to Teach Numbers 1-10 in Kindergarten – KindergartenWorks

Number sense and learning to write and use numbers 0-10 is a pretty big deal the first nine weeks of kindergarten.

Here is a set of materials that helps me teach kindergarteners how to form the numerals and teach them how to count one-to-one all the way to ten.

Because, let's be honest.

Lots of kinders come in counting to ten skills - and then also - lots don't. I have found that it's very common to have incoming students that can only count up to four or five objects correctly.

Here's what I created to use in my classroom and you can use it too.

Teach them with a story

Just like I've learned that teaching procedures with a story is very effective, I've learned that teaching numbers with a story is effective too.

But I didn't really like any books that existed because they didn't teach students literally "this is how you count" and "this is how to make a 4. " And that's just what I needed.

So, I created the monster numbers book and also turned it into an audiobook.

My kinders love it and it helps me teach a lot in a short amount of time.

It talks about the process of counting 1:1 all the way up to four.

It capitalizes on the fact that most students can count that many objects but pushes them to see that counting uses a pattern that they can apply to every number after.

As a teacher, you simply use the repeated phrases from the book "When you touch one, you say a number. When you touch another one, you say the next number" when you are working with kids who need help counting and touching objects one-to-one.

After that, it goes over easy-to-remember number formation chants to practice forming the numerals correctly.

So you can have students practice doing this with you as you read - they quickly learn to chant along with you and can even draw numbers in the air with their finger as you read aloud.

Of course, the way to maximize teaching numbers with young students is to do this more than once.

You can print this story and read it as often as you want.

To make it more fun and interactive, let's talk about how to engage the student's whole body in order to learn how to write numbers even faster.

Teach them with a video

A video can take learning how to write numbers and make it more interactive. So, use this free Monster Numbers video for kindergarten to your advantage!

We love throwing it up on a big screen to practice forming numbers with arms, elbows, legs, and heads. So much fun!

It also works great if you break it up into parts to focus on just a couple of numbers!

Enjoy this free how to write numbers video - it's about 10 minutes so it is a mini-lesson in itself, but should help get kinders moving while they're learning.

Now that you've laid a good foundation by reading and re-reading Monster Numbers and showing the video a few times - it's time to give the students practice in small groups.

Teach them in small groups

Have your students create their own little Monster Numbers book and "capture" monsters by completing the pages.

I like using this as a lesson with my guided math groups.

The mini-book starts with the number 5, since that's where most kinders need work on counting 1:1 when they enter kindergarten.

Do a few pages together, using the chants you learned from the book and video, and let students get some pencil and paper practice.

Send the little books home so that parents can see what students are working on.

Use the number handwriting chants any time you can

Now that your students can practically recite the whole video along - it's time to use those easy-to-remember chants any time your students are working on writing numbers, or need help with writing numbers correctly.

Whenever students are attempting to write on their own, or you are writing numbers in front of the whole class (like during calendar time) - use the chants!

Prompt students with a few words and let them finish saying it aloud.

Send home a set of the chants to go home to parents so they can use them at home too!

Hopefully, these will earn some at-home fridge space for a few weeks. {wink}

Teach what is a ten frame

Help your students quickly develop number sense by helping them see numbers in an organized way.

Introduce a ten frame - using a ten frame has been critical for me to teach so many math skills. But, let me make it easy for you. Your kids have already been exposed to one!

The "monster keeper" from the book is a ten frame.

It's a great visual for kinders and you can print as many monster manipulatives you'd like.

Use the ten frame whole group or with your small groups as needed -they are fantastic for exploring how to count, touching objects 1:1, and getting to know the layout of a ten frame.

Teach them how counters of any kind can be placed into a ten frame to help objects stay organized and make it easier to count.

Down the line in the school year, students will learn that 5 on top and 2 on the bottom is 7 without having to count each object. That's powerful when it comes to teaching your students how to subitize larger numbers.

For now, teach them what a ten frame is and use it often for counting.

Related: How to make ten frame manipulatives

Use some independent activities

You've taught counting 1:1 and how to form numbers as a whole group, in small groups and now you need to give students lots of practice doing this on their own using independent activities.

There are tons of printables, simple games, and center activities out there that can help you accomplish this.

I made a center activity that didn't need an explanation of how to do it. This way I could use it at the beginning of the school year when kinders aren't very independent workers yet.

Since most students come into kindergarten with the general concept of how to do a puzzle - I simply made ten frames into number puzzles to bring it all together.

There are two different kinds of puzzles to allow for differentiation.

The 3-piece number puzzles all have the same shape which means they have to count if they are to get the puzzle correct.

Revisit what worked

If you've been teaching students how to count and how to form numbers:

• whole group
• in small groups
• with independent activities

and using the number chants whenever you can - your students will be well on their way to using numbers - not just learning them - in kindergarten!

Since the monster number ten frames are kinder-friendly, it's easy to use them again when it's time to introduce a new skill.

Once they know numbers to 10, it's time to dig deeper into numbers 0-5.

A special note - making 5 is a huge concept in kindergarten, so don't skip, ignore or gloss over it!

And then you're ready to focus on digging deeper into numbers 5-10.

Since I kind of loathe worksheets, I've made ten frame workmats. They are great for giving students a target number to make in different ways.

Students practice different ways of making numbers 5-10 You can use the workmats along with the recording sheets if you want. 

They were fun to make and I love the idea of even using bingo-daubers for representing items in a ten frame. In this case, those daubers will create fantastic monsters.

Get Monster Numbers

If you love the idea of using this printable book and any of the printable resources, you can purchase the Monster Numbers Pack here:

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You'll get:

- the 35-page printable "Monster Numbers" book
- Audio recording (mp3) of this book read aloud by me
- CD label image
- 3 differentiated sets of number puzzles (Matching numbers to ten frames 1-10)
- Handwriting 0-10 chant poster/parent resource
- 11 page "My Monster Numbers" mini-book
- 5 workmats and 5 matching recording sheets
- Manipulative monster pictures and monster-themed ten frames (Monster-Keepers)

Bonus: Teach them with playdough

I love teaching things in tactile ways. Playdough is a staple material in my kindergarten classroom.

So, I made sure to create an independent activity that uses playdough to practice forming numbers and counting to ten.

These bonus playdough numeral formation and ten frame work mats still feature the monster keeper and familiar monsters - but transition students into using a plain ten frame to count their playdough monster balls.

You can simply laminate or slide the pages into a plastic sleeve and you're set to go!

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Let's wrap it up

Teach numbers 1-10 in kindergarten by using: whole group, small group and independent activities.

Be sure to use books, videos, chants and get students moving and manipulating objects or playdough whenever you can to make it hands-on.

You're sure to maximize the time you spend teaching numbers to ten this way.

I hope that the Monster Numbers video and printable resources can help make it easier to quickly implement in your kindergarten classroom.

If you like what I do here on KindergartenWorks, then be sure to subscribe today. I look forward to sharing ideas with you weekly.

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15 Best Number Games And Activities For Kindergarten Kids

Inculcate the love for numbers in your little one and watch them create magic with them.

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Learning numbers can be challenging for many children. However, children learn better when they are taught through play and rhymes. So, we have compiled some number games for kindergarten kids that can help children get acquainted with maths, counting, and numbers.

Playing along to number-based nursery rhymes like “One, two, buckle my shoe…” and “Five little speckled frogs” would make any toddler sing along and have fun while learning. We have included ways you can help children learn their numbers better without getting nervous. So, read on to find out more about number-based learning games.

Counting And Number Activities For Kindergarten

The following list has 15 easy number games and activities that you can try with things in your house. All you need is a little preparation, and you’re set to give the kid a numbers lesson.

1. Number Train

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Kids love trains and are fascinated by them. In this activity, we make trains with blocks, straws, tape, or anything else that can be stacked in a line to make a train. This activity works well with a group of kids.

You will need: Colored wooden blocks (different shapes), a ruler scale or tape, space to play

What to do:

The objective of the game is to stack a specific (train of three, four, or five) number of blocks horizontally on the floor, to make a train.

1. Start by demonstrating the activity. Ask the kids to pick a number under 10. Then stack as many blocks as the number they choose.
2. Next, give each child a set of blocks or make teams if you have fewer sets of building blocks.
3. Give them a number and ask them to make a train like you did. So if the number is four, they have to make a train with four blocks. If it is eight, then they use eight blocks.
4. Repeat the game as many times as you can.

What kids learn:

Number sense and counting are the two things that kids learn with this activity.

Quick tip

If the kid understands odd and even numbers, ask them to make a train with those numbers. For example, you can ask them to make a train with three odd numbers or four even numbers.

Related: 15 Best Group Games For Kids

2. Find The Number And Pop A Bubble

Bubble wraps are not toys, but we love playing with them, don’t we? This activity uses bubble wrap to learn numbers and have a little fun.

Please note that bubble wrap is not a toy. Kids should not be allowed to play with bubble wraps without adult supervision.

You will need: A small sheet of bubble wrap (preferably cut in squares) – use one with larger bubbles to be able to write, a gel pen or marker

What you do:

1. Write numbers from one, two, and so on, randomly over the bubbles using a marker or a sketch pen. You can repeat some numbers if you want.
2. Now give the bubble wrap sheet to your child. When you call out a number, the child has to point to the bubble with that number on it, call it out loud, and then pop it!
3. Repeat until you pop all the bubbles.

This can also be used for math practice for older kids.

What kids learn:

Number recognition

Point to consider

If the children know simple single number addition, ask them to pop the bubble showing the answer to an addition problem such as 3+4 or 2+5.

3. Number Hunt

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Number Hunt is similar to treasure hunt, except it involves small slips with numbers written on them. This innovative counting game can be a fun group game for kindergarteners.

You will need: Slips of paper or post-its, a pen

What you do:

Prepare for the hunt beforehand. Cut a sheet of paper into small pieces that you can hang with a thread. You could also use post-its instead.

1. Write a number, from one to 20, on each piece of paper. Do not repeat a number.
2. Stick the papers at different places randomly, around the house. Put them in places where the child is likely to find them.
3. Set a timer for ten minutes and ask the kid to search for all the 20 slips of paper.
4. Each time he finds one, he reads the number on it aloud.

What kids learn:

Number recognition

Quick tip

You can schedule a match between two kids to test their number recognition abilities. The one who wins can get a prize and encourage other kids to work hard.

Related: 20 Indoor And Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas For Kids

4. Tracing numbers

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Identifying the number is the first step. The next is to be able to recreate it on paper. One of the best and most effective ways to teach that to a kid is to let them trace the numbers.

You will need: Papers or charts, marker, pencil

What you do:

1. On the paper or a chart, write the numbers you want the child to practice in a big font.
2. Give enough space between the two numbers so that the numbers do not overlap when the child traces them.

What kids learn:

Writing digits and number recognition

Do remember

After the child traces one number, ask them casually what number comes next or before it. It will make you gauge how familiar they are with counting.

5.

If you run out of things to count, use Styrofoam or paper cups to teach numbers. The best part is you can reuse the cups several times for the activity.

You will need: White paper cups (11), marker pen, small objects like beads, beans, or pasta (55)

What you do:

1. Number the cups from zero to 11. Make sure that the digit is visible on the surface of the cup.
2. Give the cups to your child and ask to arrange them in order from the smallest number to the biggest.
3. Now give them the 55 beans and ask them to locate the number written on each cup and put that number of beans in the cup.
4. Once your child is done putting the beans in the cup, let them empty each cup and see if they placed the right number of beans in each cup.

What kids learn:

Counting, number recognition, and one-to-one correspondence

Related: 23 Fun Circle Time Activities For Preschoolers And Toddlers

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Another way to teach your little one about numbers is through painting by numbers activity. The activity needs the child to focus on the numbers and identify them correctly to get the picture right.

What you need: A painting-by-numbers template, paints or crayons to color

What you do:

1. Get two computer prints of the template – pick an easy model, an image with fewer but larger sections that a child can paint easily.
2. Sit with the child and tell him what they need to do. Show them by coloring a numbered part of the template.
3. Ask the child to pick a number next and check for the corresponding color on the sheet.
4. Color the template fully.

What kids learn:

Number recognition

7. Connect The Dots

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As a kid, I loved playing connect the dots. It was the easiest puzzle in the newspaper, and I would always get it right! What I didn’t know then was that this puzzle could also be used to teach kindergarteners about number sequencing!

You will need: Sheets of paper (you can use a white or black board too), a pencil

What you do:

1. On a piece of paper, write down the numbers with a dot on top, in a random order or in a sequence, to form a shape such as a circle or a square.
2. You can also download connect-the-dot exercise templates as well.
3. Ask your child to draw a line starting from number one to number two. Next, ask your child to join the numbers two and three, by extending the line they drew.
4. Continue joining the dots until all the numbers are connected, and you get the desired shape.

What kids learn:

Number sequencing, number recognition, fine motor practice making lines

8. Count The Number of Things Inside The House

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This is a simple counting exercise that you can practice with the kid at any time.

You will need: Multiple household items that you can count such as beds, pillows, chairs, doors, etc.

What you do:

1. Make a list of things that you can ask your child to count.
2. Then ask the kid to go around the house and count the number of those items using their fingers.
3. For instance, say “I want you to count the number of windows in our house. ” And then wait for the kid to count.

You can repeat with random things such as the number of red (or any other color) items, lights, books on a table, etc.

What kids learn:

Counting numbers, rote counting, one to one correspondence

9. Rock Paper Numbers

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Rock paper scissors is a game we all played as kids. You can play this game with your little boy or girl today, to teach numbers and counting. We call the game Rock Paper and Numbers.

You will need: Nothing but time and energy!

What you do:

The game is a lot of fun when played with a small group of kids.

1. The game is played like rock, paper, scissors. Only that instead of rock or paper or scissors, which is just two fingers, you can show a number.
2. On the count of three, you and your child can put up as many fingers as you want.
3. Then ask the kid to count the number of fingers you are showing and how many he has.

What kids learn:

Subitizing, one to one correspondence

10. Counting With Dice

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A pair of dice can be great tools for teaching kids how to count. This simple activity can teach them to concentrate and count things.

You will need: A board game

What you do:

1. On a sheet of paper or chart, write the numbers from two to 12.
2. Ask the child to roll the dice and count the dots facing up and circle the number on the sheet.

What kids learn:

Counting, one-to-one correspondence

Related: 15 Easy Yet Fun Dice Games For Children To Play

11. Count The Cars

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This is a fun outdoor game that you can play with the kid, when on a road trip. In fact, this is one of the best games to play when traveling, for it also boosts the child’s memory power.

You will need: Sit somewhere outdoors, where you can see passing cars.

What you do:

1. Ask your child to watch out for a specific colored car – red, blue, or green. Don’t choose a standard color.
2. You also pick a color and count every time you see a car in that color.
3. Ask the kid to count the total number of red/green/blue colored cars he has seen.
4. In the end, compare who has a bigger number.

What kids learn:

Counting, color recognition, comparison of less and greater, and memory/retention

12. Number Puzzle

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A puzzle can also be used to make math fun for kids. You can get a cardboard puzzle or a wooden puzzle toy that can be used several times and by different kids (in a school).

You will need: Number puzzle (bought or made at home)

What you do:

1. Get a puzzle with numbers from one to 20.
2. Jumble the numbers and ask the child to join the pieces of the puzzle to arrange them in order.
3. You can show him how to do it with the first one or two numbers.

What kids learn:

Number sequencing, solving puzzles, number recognition

Related: 15 Best Puzzles For 6-Year-Olds In 2022

13. Collect Flowers And Count

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Want the kid to go out more often and experience the beauty of nature? Take them to a garden to gather flowers. And count too.

You will need: A trip to the garden or flower market

What you do:

1. Take your child to a market and ask them to pick a few flowers for the house.
2. At home, ask them to sort the flowers – put one variety of flowers together, make separate bunches.
3. Now ask your child to count how many flowers of each variety there are.

What kids learn:

Sorting, counting

14. Hopscotch Numbers

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Hopscotch is a game that little children like to play. You can try a simpler version (the English Cat’s Cradle version) of this game for kindergarteners, with smaller circles and squares they can easily jump on to.

You will need: Space to play outdoors – a concrete area preferably, chalk (different colors)

What you do:

1. Draw the cat’s cradle version of Hopscotch court – the numbers are written in a sequence, from one to ten.
2. Call out the number one and ask your kid to jump on the numbered square.
3. You can call the numbers in a sequence or random order, just to see if your child can identify the numbered square.

What kids learn:

Number recognition

15. Match Playing Cards

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Who says playing cards are just for adults? Kids can play with them too, to learn math.

You will need: A deck of playing cards

What you do:

1. Sort the cards and take out cards two to ten from all the suits.
2. From these, tape the cards of one suit on a wall, in a random order.
3. Arrange the rest of the suits on a table nearby, in order.
4. Ask the child to pick a card from the deck on the table and slap it on the matching number on the wall!

You can use tape to stick the cards together.

What kids learn:

Number recognition

1. What are pre-number activities?

Pre-number activities are introduced to children before they are introduced to actual numbers and related activities. These help children learn about the basics of numbers and have fun through different tasks.

2. What are numeracy activities?

Numeracy activities help children understand the basics of mathematics and also allow them to apply these skills in the various domains of life. A few basic numeracy skills include (1):

• Understanding problems with numbers
• Learning addition and subtraction
• Identifying patterns
• Counting objects

3. What is number sense in kindergarten?

Number sense refers to one’s ability to perform basic operations with numbers and also includes a sense of flexibility and fluidity with numbers. Number sense also refers to the understanding of numbers’ relationship with one another. For example, knowing that one number is more or less than another.

Although children entering kindergarten do not usually possess this skill, they can identify small groups of numbers without counting (also known as subitizing), which can be considered a prerequisite for number sense.

Number games for kindergarten kids are an exciting way to teach them about numbers and counting. Games such as number hunt, painting by numbers, and counting flowers are fascinating ways to keep your child engaged and improve their counting and number sense. You could also join in and help them understand the concepts better as you play and bond.

References:

1. Numeracy and math skills – babies and toddlers; Raising Children
   https://raisingchildren. net.au/babies/play-learning/learning-ideas/early-numeracy

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