Introduction to Numbers

Hello, everyone! Today, we are going to learn about identifying numbers up to 20. Numbers are all around us! We use them when we count things, tell the time, and even when we play games.

What Are Numbers?

Numbers are symbols we use to represent amounts. For example, if you have three apples, we write that as the number 3.

Key Points:

  1. Counting: Start counting from 1 to 20.
    • Example: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5… up to 20.
  2. Recognising Numbers: Look for numbers on signs, in books, and even on your toys.
    • Example: Do you see the number 5 on your toy box?
  3. Writing Numbers: Practice writing the numbers from 1 to 20.
    • Example: How does the number 10 look? It has a 1 and a 0!

Tips and Tricks

  • Number Line: Use a number line from 1 to 20. It helps to see where each number is.
  • Counting Objects: Count real things around you, like pencils or blocks. This makes learning fun!
  • Games: Play number games. You can use cards with numbers on them.

Questions to Practice Identifying Numbers

Easy Level Questions

  1. What number comes after 5?
  2. Can you find the number 7 on this number line?
  3. How many fingers do you have?
  4. What is 2 + 2?
  5. Which number is bigger, 1 or 3?
  6. How many sides does a square have?
  7. What number comes before 10?
  8. Count the number of stars: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐.
  9. What number is this: 4?
  10. How many wheels does a bicycle have?

Medium Level Questions

  1. Write the number that is one less than 8.
  2. If you have 3 candies and you get 2 more, how many do you have?
  3. What is the total of 6 and 3?
  4. Which number is smaller: 12 or 15?
  5. Count these apples: 🍏 🍏 🍏 🍏 🍏.
  6. What number comes before 15?
  7. If I have 10 balloons and 4 pop, how many are left?
  8. Write the number that is two more than 6.
  9. How many days are there in a week?
  10. What is 9 – 3?

Hard Level Questions

  1. Write the numbers from 1 to 20 backwards.
  2. If you have 5 toy cars and you buy 7 more, how many do you have in total?
  3. What number is halfway between 10 and 20?
  4. Count from 2 to 20 in twos. What numbers do you say?
  5. What is 17 – 9?
  6. If you have 12 cookies and give away 5, how many do you have left?
  7. Write down all the even numbers from 1 to 20.
  8. What number is three less than 14?
  9. If you count every other number from 1 to 20, what numbers do you say?
  10. How many numbers are there from 1 to 20?

Answers and Explanations

Easy Level Answers

  1. 6: The number that comes after 5 is 6. You can count up to see this.
  2. 7: You can find 7 on the number line between 6 and 8. It is next to those numbers.
  3. 10: You have 10 fingers, 5 on each hand. This helps you count!
  4. 4: 2 + 2 equals 4. You can use your fingers to help count.
  5. 1: The number 1 is smaller than 3. It comes before 3 when counting.
  6. 4: A square has four sides. This is a basic shape.
  7. 9: The number before 10 is 9. You can count backwards to find it.
  8. 3: There are 3 stars to count. You can count each one.
  9. 4: The number 4 is written as a 4. You can practice writing it.
  10. 2: A bicycle has 2 wheels. You can see this when you look at one.

Medium Level Answers

  1. 7: One less than 8 is 7. You can count backwards to find it.
  2. 5: If you have 3 candies and get 2 more, you have 5. You add them together!
  3. 9: 6 and 3 make 9 when you add them. You can use your fingers to count.
  4. 12: 12 is smaller than 15. You can compare the numbers to see.
  5. 5: You have 5 apples to count. You can count each one.
  6. 14: The number before 15 is 14. You can count backwards to find it.
  7. 6: If you have 10 balloons and 4 pop, you have 6 left. You subtract to find out.
  8. 8: Two more than 6 is 8. You can count up to find it.
  9. 7: There are 7 days in a week. You can count them: Monday, Tuesday, etc.
  10. 6: 9 – 3 equals 6. You can subtract to find the answer.

Hard Level Answers

  1. 20, 19, 18…1: Writing numbers backwards helps you see them in reverse order. It’s fun to try!
  2. 12: If you have 5 toy cars and buy 7 more, you have 12 in total. You add them together.
  3. 15: The number halfway between 10 and 20 is 15. You can find it by counting.
  4. 2, 4, 6…20: Counting by twos gives you even numbers. It’s a fun way to count!
  5. 8: 17 – 9 equals 8. You can subtract to find out how many are left.
  6. 7: If you have 12 cookies and give away 5, you have 7 left. You subtract to find out.
  7. 2, 4, 6…20: The even numbers from 1 to 20 are all the numbers that can be divided by 2.
  8. 11: Three less than 14 is 11. You count backwards to find it.
  9. 1, 3, 5…19: Counting every other number gives you an interesting pattern. It’s fun to see!
  10. 20: There are 20 numbers from 1 to 20. You can count them all.

I hope you enjoyed learning about numbers today! Keep practicing, and you’ll get even better!