Counting to twenty is not the same as knowing what twenty is. Kindergarten Number of the Day builds the second thing, one number at a time: on each page the child writes the numeral, fills a ten frame, draws that many objects, marks the number on a line, records it in tally marks and says what comes immediately before and after it. Six representations of the same quantity, on one sheet, in about ten minutes.
Why this pack helps
Number sense is the ability to move between representations — to see that the symbol 14, a full ten frame with four extra, fourteen counters and a position on a line are all the same idea. Children who can only count in sequence hit a wall at teen numbers, because sequence alone does not explain why 14 is ten and four. Putting all six representations on one page makes the connection visible instead of implied, and it gives the teacher a single sheet that shows exactly which representation a child is not yet secure with.
What’s inside the pack
- Twenty number pages, one for each number from 1 to 20, following the same layout every time.
- A blank reusable template for numbers beyond twenty, or for laminating and using with dry-wipe markers.
- Teen-number focus pages that show each number explicitly as ten and some more.
- Number formation strips with directional arrows for the digits children reverse most often.
- A large number-of-the-day poster and a set of numeral cards for whole-class routines.
What each page asks the child to do
- Write the numeral – formation practice with a starting dot and directional guide.
- Fill a ten frame – building the number and seeing its distance from ten.
- Draw a set – representing the quantity with objects the child chooses.
- Mark the number line – placing the number in relation to its neighbors.
- Record tally marks – grouping in fives, which quietly introduces skip counting.
- One more, one less – the foundation of mental addition and subtraction.
- Write the number word – matching numeral to spoken and written word.
- Ten and some more – the teen-number structure, made explicit rather than assumed.
Who it’s for
Kindergarten teachers running a daily number routine, preschool teachers working within the first ten numbers, Grade 1 teachers with a group that needs the foundations rebuilt, and math interventionists who need a consistent record of what a child can represent. It also suits home educators who want a structured twenty-day sequence rather than assorted counting worksheets.
How to set it up in your classroom
Print the pages in order and staple them into a booklet per child, or print one page a day if you would rather keep the pace tied to your teaching. The blank template is worth laminating — it turns the whole routine into a reusable whiteboard task for a small group. Keep counters, cubes or bottle tops on the table, because the drawing and ten-frame sections work far better when the child has built the number physically first.
How teachers use it
The classic use is a daily whole-class routine: the poster goes up with today’s number, the class builds it together on the carpet, then each child completes their own page independently. Teachers who work in small groups instead tend to use the laminated blank with counters, which removes the writing load for children whose pencil control is still developing. The completed booklet is also one of the most useful things to show at a parent conference, because progress from page one to page twenty is visible without any explanation.
Editions, printing & file format
- Editions: black-and-white throughout for the worksheets, with a color edition of the poster and numeral cards.
- Format: a single print-ready PDF laid out for US Letter and A4, arranged in number order.
- Access: digital download delivered instantly after checkout, with lifetime access and re-downloads whenever you need them.
Please check the preview pages before ordering to confirm the layout and number range match what your class needs.
Frequently asked questions
Does it go past twenty? The printed pages cover 1 to 20. The blank template lets you use the same routine with any number beyond that.
Can I type a number into the template? The pages are fixed PDFs, so the blank is designed to be written on by hand or laminated and used with a dry-wipe marker.
Will it print in black and white? Yes — the worksheets are drawn in black line only, so they photocopy cleanly for a whole class.
Can I share it with the other kindergarten teachers? No. The license covers one teacher and one classroom, so each colleague needs their own copy.
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