Read questions aloud. Show student the numeral (write it, use numeral cards, or point to it on screen).

Materials: Numeral cards 0-5, paper and marker, objects to count

How to use: Read "What number is this: [show numeral]?", student says the number name, enter their answer. Make it a game - find numerals around the room, match to dot cards, trace with fingers.

Numerals are the symbols we write for numbers. When we say "three," we can write the symbol 3. Learning to recognize numerals helps us read numbers on calendars, clocks, signs, and books.

Zero (0)

• Means "nothing" or "none"
• Looks like a circle or oval
• "I have zero cookies" means no cookies

One (1)

• A straight line
• Means one thing
• "I have 1 nose"

Two (2)

• Has a curve and a line
• Means two things
• "I have 2 eyes"

Three (3)

• Has two curves
• Means three things
• "A triangle has 3 sides"

Four (4)

• Has straight lines
• Means four things
• "A dog has 4 legs"

Five (5)

• Has a straight line and a curve
• Means five things
• "I have 5 fingers on each hand"

At Home

• Clock faces
• Calendar dates
• House addresses
• Remote controls
• Oven and microwave
• Telephones

At School

• Classroom number
• Calendar
• Number line
• Books and games
• Cubby labels

Outside

• Street addresses
• Speed limit signs
• Store signs and prices
• License plates
• Building numbers

Look and Match

• Match numeral cards to dot cards
• Example: Put card with "3" next to card with • • •

Trace and Write

• Trace numerals with your finger
• Use playdough to form numerals
• Paint numerals
• Write in sand or rice

Hunt for Numerals

• Find numerals around the room
• Point to numerals in books
• Spot numerals on walks outside

Games

• Numeral matching games
• Bingo with numerals
• Number puzzles
• Sorting numeral cards

• Look at one numeral at a time
• Say the name while looking
• Trace with your finger
• See the numeral in different fonts and sizes
• Practice every day
• Make it fun!

Some numerals look similar:
- 1 and 7 (but 7 has a top line)
- 6 and 9 (upside down!)
- 2 and 5 (different curves)

Look carefully at each numeral!

When you see the numeral "4," you know:
- Say: "four"
- Show: 4 fingers
- Count: 4 objects

Numerals are symbols for number words and quantities!