Sorting Numbers Worksheet: Match the Number to the Picture!
Counting objects in a picture and then pasting that picture next to its matching numeral helps children ages 3-5 connect a written number symbol to an actual quantity, which is the heart of true number sense rather than just numeral naming. Cutting out the picture pieces beforehand also builds scissor control, giving this worksheet a fine motor component alongside the counting practice. The puzzle-piece format adds a satisfying, hands-on element that keeps repetitive counting practice engaging.
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- Topic:
- Number Recognition
- Skill:
- Number Tracing 1-10 (Number Recognition): Trace and write numbers 1 through 10.
- Pack:
- Page 19 of 28 in Month 10: Learning & Development | Ages Up to 4.
How to use this worksheet
Have your child cut out the picture squares at the bottom of the page along the dotted lines. Look at the first puzzle piece together, read the number printed on it, and ask your child to count out that same number of objects from the picture pile below. Once they find a matching picture, have them glue it into the correct puzzle piece space. Continue through the remaining numbers, encouraging your child to count each picture out loud before deciding if it matches.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Glue or Paste
Extension activities
- 1Draw the corresponding number of dots, stars, or simple shapes on a blank sheet for each numeral practiced.
- 2Turn the cut-out pictures into flashcards for a quick round of number-counting review.
- 3Build a matching game using small household objects grouped into piles that match each number.
- 4Practice writing each numeral in the air with a finger while saying the number out loud.
- 5Create a simple board game where landing on a number space means counting out that many steps.
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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