Learning how to write and recognize numbers is essential for kids. Numbers 1-20 tracing activities are an important stepping stone to get there.
Tracing numbers helps develop fine motor skills (click here to learn more about fine motor skills), hand-eye coordination, number formation, and number recognition. It is a great prewriting activity for your kids.
3 Easy and Engaging Numbers 1-20 Tracing Activities
1. Sensory Tracing
Simply fill a tray with sand, rice, or shaving cream and have your students use their fingers to trace the numbers.
They can feel the texture of the material as they trace, which adds a tactile element to the activity. This hands-on approach can make learning more enjoyable and help your child retain the information better.
2. Outdoor Number Tracing
Use sidewalk chalk to draw large numbers on the ground. Have your child trace the numbers with a sponge or paintbrush dipped in water.
This is a great way to get your child outdoors! As they trace each number, they’ll practice their number recognition and writing skills.
Plus, the water adds a fun sensory element to the activity. Your students will love seeing the numbers come to life as they trace them on the ground.
3. Numbers 1-20 Tracing Worksheets
Print out worksheets with dotted numbers for your students to trace.
Number tracing worksheets are a great way to help your kids practice tracing numbers 1-20. This activity not only helps them develop their fine motor skills but also reinforces number recognition.
If you are in need of engaging number tracing worksheets, check out these ones! Students first trace the number, then practice writing it. Finally, they build the number using manipulatives at the bottom.
So… if you are looking for some engaging activities for tracing numbers 1-20, try sensory tracing, outdoor number racing, and tracing worksheets. They are easy to set up and provide fun and meaningful learning experiences for kids!
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