Numeral Puzzles (Independent)

1-A-I-1

Purpose: Become familiar with the numerals from 1 to 10

Description: Students use puzzle pieces to form the numeral.

Players: 1-2

Materials

  • Numeral Puzzle Pieces

Directions

  • 1

    Players take one of the number puzzles and lay down the four pieces.  

  • 2

    Players work to place the pieces to create a number.  

  • 3

    When players think they have the puzzle completed, confirm with a partner that it looks like a number.

  • 4

    Play continues with another number puzzle. 

Variations

One student places one puzzle piece out at a time, while the partner makes predictions on what numeral it will be. If the student does not know the name, they can point to it on the numeral strip.


Have students focus only on numerals 1-5 before advancing to 1-10.

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