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Number (1-10) Matching

  • Writer: Our Special Story
    Our Special Story
  • Nov 16, 2025
  • 3 min read

What is it

A set of worksheets designed to help children identify and recognize basic numbers (1–10) through matching.


Teaching Objectives

  • Recognize and identify numbers 1–10.

  • Match numbers with their corresponding number words.

  • Practice spelling and recognizing number words.

  • Strengthen visual scanning, focus, and sustaining attention to detail.

  • Develop fine motor skills through circling, matching, and coloring.



How to use

  • Matching (Numbers to Numbers)

    • Introduce each number to your child individually, referring to the numbers in the left column (e.g., “This is number 4”).

    • Re-introduce one of the numbers and prompt your child to identify and match the corresponding number from the right column.

    • Advance to the Level 2 worksheet once the Level 1 worksheet has been mastered.

    • To enhance fine motor skill development:

      • Encourage your child to circle the matching numbers using a pencil, or

      • If your child is not ready for pencil use, provide stickers or dot markers as an alternative.



  • I Spy Numbers

    • Fill in a number in the blank space provided in the instruction.

    • Ask your child to find the chosen number (e.g., “Find number 2”).

    • Your child may circle the matching number, or to further practice sustained attention, you may ask your child to color the corresponding number boxes.

    • Start with the smaller-scale worksheets (Level 1 - I Spy 1–5 and Level 3 - I Spy 6–10). Once your child confidently identifies these numbers, move on to the more advanced Level 2 worksheet, followed by the Level 3 worksheet.




  • Read and Find (Numbers to Words)

    • Point to a number on the left and introduce it to your child (e.g., “This is number 7”).

    • Slowly read the number words on the right (e.g., “Seven – Nine – Four”).

    • Ask your child to circle the correct match (e.g., “Circle number seven”). If your child is having difficulty, guide them to point to the correct number first before circling.

    • Once your child selects the correct number, say the number word together to reinforce understanding and learning of numbers.

    • Begin working on Worksheet Level 2 after your child has mastered Level 1.




  • Read and Find (Words to Numbers)

    • Introduce each number to your child individually, referring to the numbers in the left column (e.g., “This is number nine”).

    • Slowly go through the numbers in the grid (e.g., “1 – 9 – 5”).

    • Ask your child to colour the correct match (e.g., “Colour number nine”). If your child is having difficulty, guide them to point to the correct number first before colouring.

    • Once your child selects the correct number, say the number word together to reinforce recognition.

    • Progress through the matching worksheets in Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 as your child advances. Gradually promote independence by encouraging them to complete tasks with decreasing levels of support.




Teaching tips

  • Gesture or point to the reference number in the left column or within the instruction during the identical matching activity. You may also highlight it using a highlighter for clearer visual support.

  • Use the template to offer varied options and ensure your child thoroughly scans through the material. You can adjust the difficulty to match your child's level of understanding.

  • For non-identical matching tasks (e.g., words to numbers or numbers to words), provide a visual prompt of the numbers for your child to refer to.



Here are some videos to help with :

  • Songs



Embed more learning opportunities

  • Receptive language – “Point to number word 3”.

  • Expressive language – Point to a number / number word and ask “What number is    this?”.



-Specially created by Our Special Story-


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