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Number Writing
Number writing is obviously an important part of daily life. Children can learn to write their numbers when their
fine motor skills have developed. Usually, a child should be able to draw a circle, a line, and a cross before being
able to write all the numbers. As with most tasks, it usually just takes lots of practice! Here are some more
ideas if your child seems to be struggling.
Number Printing Poem: Repeat this poem often to the child. As you read the
poem, show how to "draw" each numeral.
Number 1
is
like a stick
A straight line down
that's very quick!
For number 2
go
right around
Then make a line
across the ground!
Go right around
What
will it be?
Go round again
to make a 3!
Down and over
and
down some more
That's the way
to make a 4!
Go down and around
Then
you stop
Finish the 5
with a line on top!
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Make a curve
Then
a loop
There are no tricks
to making a 6!
Across the sky
and
down from heaven
That's the way
to make a 7!
Make a "S"
And then
don't wait
Climb up again
to make an 8!
Make a loop
And then
a line
That's the way
to make a 9!
Make a 1
and then an "o"
10
are all your fingers
you know!
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Trace! Draw! Write!
Don't think that a child must learn how to write numbers with a pencil first! Think outside the box!
Start with finger painting numbers, tracing big numbers, drawing in the sand! The bigger the number is, the easier it
is to trace (and to remember). Make sure you watch while your child is practicing. You don't want him/her to learn
how to do it the wrong way!
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