Kindergarten
Trace the Numbers 0 to 5
Big numbers to trace and write, from 0 to 5, each with a ten frame to color in. Start each number at the top.
Math worksheet · Number tracing and number recognition
Mystery Picture: Color by Number Word
A 10 by 10 grid with a number word in every square. Read the word, color the square to the key and find the hidden picture.
- Grade level
- Grades K–1
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Writing numbers, Number recognition, One-to-one counting, Fine motor control
What kids do
“Read the word in each square. Color it to match the key. What picture do you see?”
Words on this sheet
Color keyonetwofourthree
Teacher tip
This one doubles as reading practice. Keep the number word key large on the board.
How to use it
- Pair the sheet with real counters: build the number, then write it.
- Use a fat crayon or a triangle pencil for kids who still grip with a fist.
- Do the first problem together under a document camera, then let kids finish on their own.
Watch for
Kids who form numbers from the bottom up. Catch it early, before the habit sets.
Talk about it
- Which numbers look a bit alike? How can you tell them apart?
- Which problem was the hardest? What made it hard?
Take it further
Write the numbers in sand, shaving cream or playdough, then back on paper.
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