Grab these free printable number formation and counting cards to teach numbers, number formation, and number sense to preschool or kindergarten students.
Number Formation Cards Free Printable
This freebie teaches preschool and kindergarten students correct number formation! Students trace the number at the top, count the dots in the ten frames below, and match the two by marking the correct ten-frame or twenty-frame.
The resource includes cards for the numbers 0-20, so it will be beneficial to students in preschool, pre-k or kindergarten.
Very Simple Prep!
This number practice is so easy to prep! Just print it out and cut the cards apart. Then, laminate them so students can use dry-erase markers to practice writing each number. Or you could keep four cards to a page and slide them into wipe-and-write pockets for even simpler prep.
Setting Up the Number Formation & Matching Cards
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Supplies Needed:
- Number Formation & Matching Cards (button to download at the bottom of this post)
- Dry erase markers
- Clips or clothespins
- Write and wipe pockets
Directions:
- Print the number formation cards and slide them into write and wipe pockets for durability. You can also cut the cards apart and laminate them.
- Gather dry-erase markers and clips and store everything in a large zippered baggie or colorful storage tray for easy access.
How to Use This Free Printable
Students will find using these cards to be simple! They will draw a card from the pile and trace the number with their finger or a dry-erase marker. Then, they will count the dots in the ten-frames or twenty-frames. Last, they will use a clip to mark the ten-frame that matches the number traced.
Students can practice numbers 0-20 so this is an excellent tool for an early childhood classroom. Pre-writing or handwriting practice tasks are so important in the beginning years, so giving students fun, engaging ways to develop these skills is crucial.
More Ideas to Use the Number Cards
These number-tracing and matching cards give students different exposure to the same number. That is very beneficial for students just learning their numbers or struggling number sense.
To add more fine motor skills practice to the number resource, have students use play dough to make the number. They can roll it into snakes and form the number or smash pieces and fill in the number. Just make sure you laminate the cards or slide them into write and wipe pockets if you do this.
Another option would be to have students use small manipulatives, such as pom poms, mini erasers, beads, or jewels, to build the number. Just ensure you don’t use small pieces with students who still put things in their mouths.
Another fine motor idea would be to have the kids write the numbers in a salt tray after they complete the tracing card. Make a sand tray by pouring craft sand into a small tray or pencil box. Students will use their fingers to write on the tray. Add fun manipulatives to make it even more interesting!
Differentiate the number formation tracing cards by splitting them into groups for varying levels in your classroom. For example, a bag of the numbers 1-10, 11-20, and a set of 0-20. With this freebie, students will also be practicing number recognition and counting while building number sense.
These number formation & matching cards are a great addition to your math resources. Your students will be so excited to practice numbers this year!
Click the button below to get the Number Formation & Matching Cards! Happy teaching!
Here are some more number sense math activities!
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Printable Number Matching Clip Cards
