Teach preschoolers all about numbers and build their confidence too!

Learning to count, mastering 1:1 correspondence (counting one number for each object), and number recognition doesn’t always come easily to young learners. Using activities to build confidence can set preschoolers up for success instead of frustration. In my own classroom, we have used our watermelon counting cards and our butterfly count and clip cards while teaching counting to go along with our themed learning.

The free printable Trace & Count Number Cards in this post can be used in a variety of ways at home or in the classroom setting! I find that many printable resources can be adapted to meet your child’s individual needs – this one included.

Printable trace and count number cards for preschoolers! Includes numbers 1-10 from Modern Preschool.

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TRACE & COUNT CARDS

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This set of printable number cards includes all numbers 1-10. The cards each have counting dots on them to represent the number on the card. There are different ways to use the cards. Print the number cards on cardstock, cut them out, and laminate them to increase their durability.

Counting Dots:

Younger learners may not know what each number looks like, but by counting the dots and adding one object to each dot while counting, number recognition can begin. Adding objects like buttons, googly eyes, pom poms, magnet shapes, mini erasers, and small plastic lids can be used to cover each dot while your child counts. In my classroom, I model how to point and count and point and count during circle time and when introducing activities like these.

Tracing Numbers:

Preschoolers may not be ready to write numbers correctly on their own yet. Instead, have your child trace the numbers with her pointer finger, a popsicle stick, or a clean paintbrush. Add a dry erase marker (if you laminate the cards) to see the traced lines drawn. This pre-writing exercise will strengthen those fine motor muscles to get little fingers ready to write letters and numbers!

Cover the Number:

This was my preschooler’s favorite activity to do with the number cards! If your child isn’t confident with numbers and counting yet, have her practice placing objects on the number. Only give the same number of objects as the number on the card or let your child cover the number completely. Use lots of conversation to reinforce what number your child is working with and count together as objects are being placed on the number!

This set of printable number cards can easily become a busy bag to use at home. Fill the bag with the number cards and a fun set of objects for your child to use along with them. This will become an independent learning center in my classroom. The counting objects will change as our themes change throughout the year!

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Amy says

November 1, 2015 at 3:02 pm

These are great! I printed some to include in independent play bins for my 2 year-old while I get some work done. Thanks!

dolores pawley says

February 1, 2016 at 7:15 pm

These are very good resources for my 4 year olds starting on numbers and letters

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