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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Easter Picture Puzzles - Numbers 1-20
Practice number recognition with this fun Easter puzzle activity.
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Easter Basket Digital Math Center
Save time lesson planning in the lead up to Easter with this Easter-themed Digital Math Activity.
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St. Patrick's Day Digital Centers
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a digital math and literacy activity deck.
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Number Recognition Worksheets - Sloth Color-by-Number
Provide your preschoolers with a fun color by number activity to practice number recognition, color recognition, and fine motor skills.
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Touchdown Throwdown Number Recognition Game
Win the number recognition championship with a football-themed partner game!
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Spring Math Activity - Ten Frame Task Cards
Step up your students’ number recognition, counting, and subitizing skills with a printable set of Spring Tens Frame task cards.
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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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Subitize and Exercise – Brain Break Activity
Get active with this subitize and exercise brain break activity.
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Number Match Treasure Hunt
Have students gather the treasure and make matches of numerals, quantities, and number names with this match-up activity.
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1 to 9 Number Sequencing Activity - Dog Template
A fun dog-themed number sequencing activity.
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Subitizing Sorting Activity
Practice recognizing the quantity of a small group of objects with this subitizing sorting activity.
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Counting Clip Cards - Veterans Day Activity
Integrate concepts of counting into your Veterans Day lesson plans with a set of 18 printable Veterans Day clip cards.
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Halloween Math - Counting Clip Cards
Practice counting objects with a set of 18 Halloween clip cards.
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Counting Clip Cards - Columbus Day
Practice counting objects with a Columbus Day math activity.
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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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Ten Frame Match-Up Game
A fun game to help children connect numbers and quantities from 0-10.
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Ten Frame Mats (Single and Double)
A ten frame mat and a double ten frame mat to use in a variety of ways.
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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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Representations of Numbers 11-20 Flashcards
A set of flashcards showing various representations of numbers from 11-20.
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Easter Hundreds Chart Mystery Pictures
A set of 9 Easter-inspired mystery hundreds charts.
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My Mini Number Book – 20
A little book of activities for the number 20.
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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 – 18
A little book of activities for the number 18.
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My Mini Number Book – 17
A little book of activities for the number 17.
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My Mini Number Book – 16
A little book of activities for the number 16.
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My Mini Number Book – 15
A little book of activities for the number 15.
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My Mini Number Book – 14
A little book of activities for the number 14.
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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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My Mini Number Book – 10
A little book of activities for the number 10.
- Number Recognition Worksheets
- Number Recognition Games
- Number Recognition Templates
- Number Recognition Posters
- Number Recognition Flashcards
- Number Recognition for Pre-K
- Number Recognition for Kindergarten
- Number Recognition for 1st Grade
- Number Recognition for 2nd Grade
- Number Recognition for 3rd Grade