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Number tracing worksheets for 1 to 20
Numbers are the first symbols a child writes that stand for an idea, not a sound. Tracing them builds the same muscle memory as letters, and counting along the way connects the shape to the amount. These worksheets cover 1 to 20, one small step at a time.
Number tracing worksheets help a child write numbers 1 to 20 by tracing each numeral, counting the dots, and matching numbers to their words, with answer keys.
How to do it
- Trace the large number
- Write it on the line
- Count the dots and write the number
- Match numbers to their words
Trace, then write
Every number starts as a large light guide the child traces, with a number word beside it and a blank line to try alone. Learning to write one, two, and three alongside 1, 2, and 3 links the numeral to the word.
Count the dots and write the number
A count-and-write page shows groups of dots, so the child counts and writes the matching number. It is a small step from tracing to recalling the number without a guide.
Match numbers to words
The final pages ask the child to draw a line from each numeral to its word. Answer keys are included, so an adult can check the work in seconds.
Print only what you need
The pack is a US Letter PDF with a cover, a short guide, and answer keys. Print one page for a short session and keep the keys for the adult.
Questions
Which numbers does it cover?
Numbers 1 through 20, plus number words one through twenty.
Is there an answer key?
Yes, for the count-and-write and word-matching pages.
What age is this for?
Ages 3 to 5, when children start writing numbers.
What paper size?
US Letter, portrait.