FREE Printable Number Puzzles for Kindergarten – Number Sense Activity

These free printable number puzzles 1-20 are a fun way for children to work on number sense! Simply print the pdf file with the number puzzles printable to work on numbers to 20, including those tricky teen numbers!  These free printable number puzzles include matching tally marks, ten frame, number words, and numerals. Use these math puzzle worksheet for kindergarten, pre-k, and first grade students learn number recognition of the numbers from one to twenty while also improving their counting skills.

free printable number puzzles 1-20

These free printable number puzzles from 1 to 20 are just what you need! Designed specifically for preschoolers and early elementary students, these fun puzzles make learning about numbers an enjoyable experience.

Simply download and print the PDF file containing these number puzzles and watch your children dive into the world of numbers. They will have the chance to explore and practice recognizing numbers up to 20, including those tricky teen numbers that can sometimes trip them up. Each puzzle incorporates different elements to reinforce number concepts. From matching tally marks to using ten frames, number words, and numerals, these activities cater to various learning styles.

These free printable number puzzles are perfect for kindergarteners, preschoolers, and grade 1 students, providing them with essential opportunities to build their counting skills and reinforce number recognition. By thoroughly engaging with these puzzles, children will not only learn how to identify and write numbers, but they will also enhance their understanding of quantity and numerical relationships in a playful and interactive way.

These number puzzles make an excellent addition to home learning or classroom activities. You can use them for independent practice, group work, or even as a fun family activity. Children can work on them solo or with siblings and parents, making it a perfect chance for family bonding time while learning.

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Start by scrolling to the bottom of the post, under the terms of use, and click on the text link that says >> _____ <<. The pdf file will open in a new window for you to save the freebie and print the template.

free printable number puzzles

This 20-page Number Puzzle Printable Pack includes a number puzzle for all the numbers from one to twenty.

Each number puzzle has the number written in purple, the number written in word form in orange, the number written in tally marks in blue and the number in a green ten frame.

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For the children who are still learning to recognize numbers, give them the parts of one puzzle at a time in order from one to twenty. Sit with them and help them read the numbers and count the tally marks and the discs in the counting frames.

For children who already know their numbers, place all the cards on the table and let your child go through them, finding all the four pieces of each puzzle, before putting the puzzles back together, one number puzzle at a time.

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Another way your child could use these cards is to turn the completed puzzles into simple addition and subtraction sums. For this your child completes one puzzle, then adds or subtracts another number, of which they complete the puzzle, then they complete the puzzle of the number of the answer to the equation.  eg. Puzzle 20 subtract Puzzle 14 equals Puzzle 6. See the picture below to see how to complete this. When each puzzle has been completed, your child should be able to recognise each of the visual representations of each number. These puzzles can be reworked at anytime.