Read questions aloud. Show student the numeral 6-10 (write it, use cards, or point to it).

Materials: Numeral cards 6-10, objects to count, number line 0-10

How to use: Show numeral, ask "What number is this?", student names it, enter answer. Review 0-5 first if needed. Watch for 6/9 confusion. Ten is special - two digits together!

Now that we know numerals 0-5, let's learn the next group: 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10! These numerals help us count bigger amounts and read larger numbers we see every day.

Six (6)

• Has a curve and a loop
• The loop is at the bottom
• "A die can show 6 dots"
• "An insect has 6 legs"

Seven (7)

• Has a top line and a slant line
• Looks like an upside-down L with a slant
• "There are 7 days in a week"
• "A rainbow has 7 colors"

Eight (8)

• Looks like two circles stacked
• Like a snowman!
• "An octopus has 8 arms"
• "A spider has 8 legs"

Nine (9)

• Like a 6 turned upside down
• Has a loop at the top
• "A baseball team has 9 players"

Ten (10)

• Has two numerals together!
• A 1 and a 0
• "I have 10 fingers altogether"
• "I have 10 toes altogether"

At Home

• Calendar (dates 6-10)
• Measuring cups
• Recipe numbers
• Page numbers in books
• Digital clocks
• TV channels

At School

• Number line (up to 10)
• Math manipulatives
• Counting books
• Classroom helpers chart (up to 10 students)
• Days of the month

Outside

• House numbers
• Bus numbers
• Store hours (open at 8, close at 6)
• Parking spots
• Ages ("I'm turning 6!")

Visual Recognition

• Look at numerals 6-10 on a number line
• Match numeral cards to pictures of objects
• Sort numeral cards in order

Counting Connection

• Count 6 blocks, then find the numeral 6
• Count 7 buttons, write or point to 7
• Count 8 crayons, match to numeral 8
• Count 9 toys, find the numeral 9
• Count 10 fingers, point to 10

Writing and Tracing

• Trace large numerals with finger
• Form numerals with playdough snakes
• Draw numerals in sand or shaving cream
• Use chalk to write numerals outside

Games and Activities

• Bingo with numerals 0-10
• Matching game (numeral to quantity)
• Number fishing game
• Roll a die and identify the numeral
• Number scavenger hunts

Take It Slow

• Learn one new numeral at a time
• Practice daily
• Review 0-5 while learning 6-10
• Don't rush!

Use All Your Senses

• See the numeral (visual)
• Say the name (verbal)
• Trace with finger (tactile)
• Count objects (kinesthetic)

Make It Fun

• Use favorite toys to count
• Find numerals on favorite books
• Play games
• Celebrate success!

Similar Looking Numerals

• 6 and 9: Remember, 6 has the circle at the bottom, 9 at the top
• 1 and 7: 7 has a top line, 1 is just straight
• 8 and 0: 8 has two circles, 0 has one

Ten is Special

• It uses TWO numerals: 1 and 0
• Read it as "ten," not "one-zero"
• First number bigger than 9
• Marks a complete set of 10

When you see each numeral, think:
- 6: More than 5, one hand plus one finger
- 7: More than 6, one hand plus two fingers
- 8: More than 7, one hand plus three fingers
- 9: More than 8, almost 10
- 10: All my fingers! Two hands!

Everyday Uses

• Age: "I'm 7 years old!"
• Time: "It's 8 o'clock."
• Address: "I live at 10 Oak Street."
• Quantity: "I have 9 stickers."
• Days: "My birthday is on the 6th."

Can you name these numerals in order?
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Great job learning all the numerals from 0 to 10!