Free Printable Number 18 Worksheets

How to Teach Number Recognition:

NUMBER PRACTICE WORKSHEETS

NUMBER RECOGNITION IS A KEY COMPONENT OF EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS. WITHIN THE SKILL OF NAMING NUMBERS LIES COUNTING AND WRITING NUMBERS ALSO.

Number recognition is a loaded concept, in my opinion! We can’t just show students a flashcard with each number on it and, Boom!, they know their numbers.

“Knowing” a number means more than just recognizing the numeral. It means naming it effortlessly, picking it from a group of other numbers, counting to it, counting back from it, and matching it with the correct quantity.

Clearly, your students are going to need a bit of repetition and meaningful practice before they really master number writing, recognition, and counting.

That is why I love these printable number 18 tracing worksheets! Your students will get opportunities to explore the Number 18 in a variety of ways until they reach automaticity in recognizing/naming/writing/counting/spelling out numbers.

The free worksheet can be incorporated into your day in a “number” of ways!

• Morning work
• Math lesson
• Math center
• Homework
• Early finishers

In addition to learning to count, the free printable worksheets help children develop other foundational, pre-algebra math skills.

Take the learning beyond number formation by posing questions about numbers as you explore them.

• What kinds of lines make number 18? (curved/straight/both)
• Can you show 18 on your fingers? Why not?
• Is eighteen greater than/less than 20? How do you know?
• Can you think of a word problem with 18 objects?
• What is your favorite number? Why?

How Can Kids Build Number Sense?

USING KINDERGARTEN NUMBER WORKSHEETS TO GO BEYOND A PIECE OF PAPER

NUMBER SENSE IS THE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND, CONNECT, AND RELATE NUMBERS TO EACH OTHER AND THE WORLD.

Simple number worksheets for kindergarten help build number sense because they allow children to work with numbers in a variety of ways, from naming and writing the number to counting and comparing it.

You can even incorporate gross motor skills by hopping, skipping, or jumping on the bed while you count.

Here are some skills the free number tracing worksheets will build in your students:

• One-to-one correspondence
• Counting fluency (forward and backward)
• Fine motor skills
• Correct number formation
• Number comparisons
• Grouping

Why Is It Important For Kids To Learn Numbers?

Printable number worksheets give ample opportunities to explore different facets of each number. This is an important step on the journey toward solid number sense and the ability to move on to complex math skills.

Develops Automaticity

When the process of identifying an 18 is time-consuming and laborious, it makes it difficult for a child to then move beyond to add, subtract, or later make fractions and decimals. Repeated practice on math worksheets results in a number automaticity that is necessary later.

Improves Number Sense

Knowing that 18 is greater than 10, or less than 20, is an important piece of understanding numbers. As children learn to identify numbers on a number line in sequence, they begin to make important comparisons and understand quantity.

Enhances Handwriting

Writing numbers is difficult for children. Their pincer grasp is still developing and they are still learning writing vocabulary, like straight line, curved line, start at the top/middle/bottom. Every chance to build small muscles makes number formation easier the next time.

Teaches Grouping

Counting groups of objects or matching a number with a group helps kids begin to “subitize,” or be able to recognize small groups without actually counting each singular object. Subitizing is an important math skill because it takes away the labor of counting each group every time.

What’s Included in the Number 18 Worksheets Set?

How To Use The Number 18 Traceable Worksheets

• Choose your option below to get the free math worksheets.
• Just print the packet, then decide how to use the pages.

Using the Printable Math Worksheets

There are tons of potential ways to use the Number 18 tracing number worksheet. It’s up to you!

Kids love adding manipulatives and games. And teachers love readymade activities! Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Laminate the tracing printable for write/wipe number practice.
• Add a die or number cards to turn it into a game.
• Print, staple, and use the packet for everyday review.
• Make an answer key for self-checking.

Extend the Activity:

Counting Mats

Use any page with a large number image as a mat where students count small objects onto it or place them into the ten frame.

Sequence Cards

Download more numbers 1-20 to create a set of large sorting cards. Students can place them sequentially, or backward, and then practice oral counting.

Small Group

Use any of the pages to reinforce the entire number with a small group that needs review. You can easily practice ID, formation, and counting on one page.

Want More Number Activities?

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• Number 17 Tracing and Recognition

How About More Number Activities?

How About Even More Number Activities?

• Fall Theme Number Tracing Worksheets
• Color By Number Worksheets
• Numbers 1-20 Worksheets
• Snap Cube Number Mats
• Interactive Math Notebook