Number Recognition Worksheet — Reception — Beginner
Number Recognition worksheet for Reception (Ages 4-5). Beginner level maths practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Number Recognition Fun!
Reception (Ages 4-5) - Beginner Level
Instructions: This worksheet is designed to help you recognise and understand numbers. Follow the instructions for each activity, and have fun learning with numbers!
Counting Apples
Count all the apples you see below. Point to each apple with your finger as you count out loud. When you finish counting, write the number in the box.
Number Tracing
Let's practice writing the number 5! Trace each number 5 below with your finger first, then use a blue crayon to trace over the dotted lines.
Matching Numbers to Quantities
Draw a line from the number to the group of stars that matches it. Count the stars to make sure they match the number.
Number Patterns
Look carefully at the pattern below. Can you see which numbers repeat? Write the next two numbers to continue the pattern.
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1, ___, ___
Counting Stars
Count all the stars you see below. Point to each star with your finger as you count out loud. When you finish counting, write the number in the box.
Number Tracing Practice
Let's practice writing the number 2! Trace each number 2 below with your finger first, then use a green crayon to trace over the dotted lines.
Counting Balloons
Count all the balloons you see below. Point to each balloon with your finger as you count out loud. When you finish counting, write the number in the box.
Activity 1: 9
Activity 2: N/A
Activity 3: 3 ; 5 ; 7
Activity 4: 1 ; 2
Activity 5: 10
Activity 6: N/A
Activity 7: 12
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