Number Recognition Teaching Resources
Dive into the world of number recognition for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten students with printable worksheets, interactive games and activities, number lines for the classroom, number recognition games and so much more!
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What Is Number Recognition?
By definition, number recognition is the ability to recognize numbers by their names and by how they look. When this math skill is mastered, students are able to write each of the numbers in digit form and also know their representative quantities. Essentially, this gives students their first real tool to unravel the language of math!
An important part of developing number sense, being able to identify numbers on sight enables students to move forward and begin noting the relationships between different numbers.
Why Do Some Children Struggle With Number Recognition?
Although this math concept is an easy study for some kids, others in your classroom may struggle to read and write their numbers. This could be a sign of dyscalculia, a learning disability that's similar in nature to dyslexia, although it's specific to numbers.
If one of your students is struggling to recognize letters even as their peers are getting the hang of the concept, talk to the experts in your guidance office. An evaluation may be in order.
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Tracing Numbers 0-10
A worksheet to assist students when learning how to write the numbers 0–10.
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Tracing Numbers 0-20
Practice writing numbers 0–20 with this tracing activity.
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Halloween Number-Word Matching Worksheet
Match numbers and number words with a pack of Halloween printable math worksheets for kindergarten.
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Kindergarten Counting 1-20 Matching Game
Use this matching game in your primary classroom to teach students to count quantities and match them to numbers (1-20).
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Color by Number - Numbers 10–20
A color by number activity for students to practice recognizing teen numbers.
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Color by Number - Numbers 0–9
A color by number activity for students to practice number recognition.
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Number Word Search with Solution - 3
A number search to help your students to learn place value.
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Tens Number, Word, and Base-10 Block Posters
Posters showing numbers going up in tens.
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Number Ring Activity (1-20)
A number matchup activity to practice numbers 1-20.
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1 to 20 Parking Lot Number Match
A parking lot themed number matching activity to use in the classroom when identifying the numbers from 1 to 20 in word and standard form.
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0-9 Digit Cards
A set of 0-9 digit cards to be used for numeracy games in the classroom.
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Numbers 0 to 20 - Playdough Mats for Fine Motor Development
A set of number playdough mats to help children develop their fine motor skills and identify the numbers from 0 to 20.
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100 Chart Mystery Picture Puzzle
Practice identifying numbers within 100 with this set of 44 number cards and hundred chart.
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Numbers 1-10 Bug Matching Game
Help students learn to represent numbers 1-10 in picture, word and number form.
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Base-10 Flashcards - Numbers 1–120
A set of Base-10 flashcards for the numbers 1–120.
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My Mini Number Book – 19
A little book of activities for the number 19.
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My Mini Number Book – 13
A little book of activities for the number 13.
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My Mini Number Book – 12
A little book of activities for the number 12.
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My Mini Number Book – 11
A little book of activities for the number 11.
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Seeing Double Scavenger Hunt - Beginning of Year Activity
A scavenger hunt to use at the beginning of the school year.
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Number 20 - Worksheet
An activity worksheet to use in the classroom when learning about the number 20.
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Hundreds Chart Mystery Picture Task Cards
Practice identifying numbers 1-100 with this set of 32 mystery picture task cards.
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Subitizing Leapfrog Game
A fun game for students to play when learning to subitize numbers from 1 to 6.
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Frog in a Pond - Color by Numbers
Color by numbers is a fun and easy way to help students recognize digits 1-6.
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Number Wordsearch with Solution - 2
A number search to help your students to learn place value.
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Number Wordsearch with Solution - 1
A number search to help your students to learn place value.
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Numbers 1–30: Standard, Word, and Ten Frame Matchup Cards
A set of matchup cards to practice representing the numbers 1–30.
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10-20 Digit Cards
A set of flashcards, including the numbers 10-20, to be used when teaching numbers and place value.
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Numbers 0–20 - Word Search
A word search to help your students to learn the word form for the numbers 0–20.
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Tens (Numbers and Words) Word Search with Answers
Use this Word Search to help your students work with identifying numerals and their name.
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Numbers 0–10 - Word Search
A word search to help your students to learn the word form for the numbers 0–10.
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Writing Numbers 0-10 - Poster
A poster for students to reference when learning how to write the numbers 0–10.
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- Number Recognition for Pre-K
- Number Recognition for Kindergarten
- Number Recognition for 1st Grade
- Number Recognition for 2nd Grade
- Number Recognition for 3rd Grade