A Fun Ordering Numbers Kindergarten Activity

This ordering numbers kindergarten and 1st grade activity is a fun way for students to practice comparing and ordering numbers. Multiple mats and number sets are provided, making differentiation easy! 

This resource includes: 

• A 4-card ordering numbers mat
• A 6-card ordering numbers mat
• Number representation cards for all numbers 0 – 20
• 72 number representation cards between 21 – 120
• Student directions 

This ordering numbers kindergarten and first-grade activity works well in a math center or small group, and would also shine as a partner activity after direct instruction. 

Ordering and Comparing Numbers Kindergarten Activities

Have your students completed this ordering numbers kindergarten activity and are hungry for more math? Here are some ordering and comparing numbers kindergarten and first-grade activities you can try in your classroom!

• Number Magnets: Locate a set of refrigerator number magnets (or make your own!) and mix them up. Students can put them in order on a baking sheet.
• Dot-to-Dots: Let your students complete various dot-to-dot worksheets to reinforce number order. We have a great set linked below!
• Comparison Battle: Students use the cards from this resource to play a “War” style card game where the student with the highest card wins the hand.  
• Number Pass: Students stand in a circle. The first student calls out a number and gently throws a ball to another student. That student must say the next number in the sequence and then pass the ball to another student who will do the same.  

Download Our Ordering Numbers to 120 Resource

This ordering numbers to 120 activity is available in both PDF and Google Slides formats. To download your copy, click the drop-down arrow on the download button and choose the option that best suits your classroom.

This resource was created by Lisamarie Del Valle, a teacher in Florida and a Teach Starter collaborator.

Additional Ordering Numbers 1-100 Resources

Seeking more ordering numbers 1-100 resources for your comparing and ordering numbers unit? Look no further! Check out some of our favorites below. 

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Number Ordering Worksheets (Dot-to-Dot)

Share these dot-to-dot number ordering worksheets with your students to give them an engaging way to practice ordering two and three digit numbers.

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Ordering Two-Digit Numbers Task Cards (Numbers 1 - 120)

Utilize these Ordering Two-Digit Numbers Task Cards in a unit on comparing and ordering numbers to 120.

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Ordering 2-Digit Numbers Interactive Task Cards

Download our Ordering 2-Digit Numbers Interactive Task Cards for an engaging way to practice ordering numbers up to 120.