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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Numbers 1 - 20 Representation Matching Cards
Practice representing the numbers 1 - 20 with your students using these matching cards that enable them to engage with numbers in different formats.
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Counting to Twenty in Word Form - Color Poster
A poster showing numbers and words from 1–20.
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Counting to Twenty in Word Form - Poster
A poster showing numbers and words from 1–20.
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1–20 Number Matchup Puzzles
A set of 20 matchup puzzles to help students identify the different ways to represent the numbers 1–20.
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Number Recognition BINGO (Numbers 0 — 20)
Solidify your students’ number recognition skills for numbers 0 - 20 with this printable Bingo game!
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Counting to 10 in Word Form - Poster
A poster showing numbers and words from 1–10.
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Number and Word Posters 0-99
Posters showing numbers and words from 0-99.
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1-9 Number and Value Match-Up Worksheet
A worksheet to practice word and number recognition for numbers 1-9.
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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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Counting Collections and Connecting Numbers PowerPoint
A 16-page editable PowerPoint presentation to use as part of a counting lesson when teaching place value to younger students.
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1–20 Dump Truck Number Cards
A set of number cards to use when practicing one-to-one correspondence from 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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How Many Candles? - Birthday Cake Counting Activity
A fun, hands-on activity to practice one-to-one correspondence.
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Number and Word Posters - 0–30
Posters showing 0–30 in standard and word form.
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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 Worksheet Pack
Use this collection of number recognition worksheets to help your students practice recognizing the numbers 0 through 20 in many forms.
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Numbers in American Sign Language Poster — Numbers 0–10
Post the numbers in American Sign Language on your classroom wall so students have an easy reference!
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Numbers 1 to 10 – Poster
A poster of numbers in different forms.
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0-20 Number Matching Game
Match different representations of numbers 0 to 20.
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0–30 in Numbers and Words - Posters
Posters showing 0–30 in standard and word form.
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Ten Frames – 0 To 10 Platypus Theme
A set of posters showing the ten frame for numbers 1–10.
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Hundreds Chart - Black and White Version
A black and white hundreds chart that can be used in a variety of ways.
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Interactive Hundreds Chart
Explore an interactive hundreds chart with multiple color options, automated skip-counting and more!
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Representing Numbers - Assessment
Use these resources and more to asses your students' progress in this unit.
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Identifying Numbers
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the numbers from 0 to 10.
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Practicing Subitizing
A 60 minute lesson in which students will quickly identify a small collection of objects with the use of subitizing.
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Subitizing Small Collections
A 60 minute lesson in which students will use subitizing to count small collections.
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Connecting Numbers
A 60 minute lesson in which students will connect numbers by their name, numeral and quantity.
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Surrounded by Numbers
A 45 minute lesson in which students will identify numbers in their environment.