Number Names Matching Worksheet for Preschoolers
Matching numerals to their written number-word form, like connecting '5' to the word 'five,' teaches children ages 3-5 that numbers can be represented two different ways: as a symbol and as a spelled-out word. Searching for the correct number name within a word search grid also builds visual scanning and early sight-word recognition, since number words like 'one' or 'seven' don't always follow predictable spelling patterns. This dual practice strengthens both numeracy and literacy at the same time.
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Month 10: Learning & Development | Ages 5-6Curriculum
How to use this worksheet
Look at the numerals listed at the bottom of the page together and say each number aloud. Ask your child to think about how that number would be spelled as a word, then search the grid for that spelled-out number name, scanning row by row. Once they find a match, have them circle it and connect it back to the correct numeral. Continue through each number, reviewing the full list of matched number names together at the end.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Crayons
Extension activities
- •Make number-word flashcards pairing each numeral with its spelled-out name for quick daily practice.
- •Count a group of household objects and then write out the number word instead of the numeral.
- •Play a matching card game using homemade cards with numerals on one set and number words on another.
- •Practice writing each number word neatly on a blank sheet after finding it in the word search.
- •Read a counting book together and pause to point out any spelled-out number words in the text.
Tips for parents and teachers
Number words are often irregular in spelling, so it's completely normal for a child to need help sounding them out rather than reading them independently. If your child struggles to find a word in the grid, help by pointing out its first letter and asking them to scan just for that letter. Saying the numeral and its word form together every time reinforces the connection more than either practice alone.
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.
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