Math worksheet · Number tracing and number recognition

Number Hunt: Color by Number

A grid of numbers from 0 to 9. Kids color every 3, 7, 5 and 9 to the key, then count how many of each they found.

Share:
Grade level
Grades K–1
Time
About 15 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

“Color every number to match the key. Then count how many of each you found.”

Printed on the sheet:

  1. How many did you find?

Teacher tip

Give kids the four colors before the sheet so they can check the key. Counting at the end turns a coloring page into a data question.

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

Reversals of 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9 are normal at this age. Point to the start dot and model again rather than marking it wrong.

Talk about it

  • Where does this number start, at the top or the bottom?
  • 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.

US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.

More number tracing and number recognition worksheets

See all 200 math worksheets

Share this with a friend or teacher

Free for teachers

Get the free Classroom Drawing Kit

12 printable pages: six step-by-step lessons, a grid activity, draw-and-write sheets and teacher notes, sent with your welcome email. After that, new classroom printables by email.

Keep creating with Kevin

New book announcements and free drawing and coloring activity pages, delivered by newsletter.