A few weeks ago, I shared our printable alphabet puzzles and they were a big hit at our house. So, after getting a couple of requests for number puzzles, I created some printable number puzzles for numbers 1-10.
Numbers can be represented in a variety of ways such as pictures, number words, base ten blocks, or tally marks {just to name a few}. And since this is an important skill for young children to learn, I thought that number puzzles would be a fun way to sneak in this learning objective.
Note: Free download found at the END of this post.
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Printable Number Puzzles {for Numbers 1-10}
To prepare the number puzzles, just print the one{s} you’d like onto cardstock {regular paper may be too flimsy} and cut out the puzzle pieces. You can also laminate them, but be sure you trim the lamination down quite a bit or the puzzle pieces won’t fit well.
On each piece of the number puzzle is one way that the number can be represented, prefect for preschoolers or Kindergartners. You’ll find
- dice dot patterns,
- base ten blocks,
- tally marks,
- ten frames,
- number words,
- counting fingers,
- and a little addition, too.
You can challenge your child/student to try the puzzle without any help,
but there are number mats that can serve as a base or template that make the activity a little easier.
The puzzle is self-checking when complete because it will form the correct number, but you could also write the numbers on the back, if you’d like.
Another fun idea for a child who is ready for more of a challenge is to take two number puzzles and mix up the pieces. The child/student has to sort through the pieces to figure out which number puzzle is goes with. Try it with the number mats {as pictured above} or without them for an extra challenge.
Of course, with each puzzle worked, you want the child to be able to recognize each of the visual representations of the number. This is done as they work the puzzle, but could be revisited afterwards, too.
Keep scrolling for the freebie.
You’ll love our Numbers 1-20 Bundle Pack!
Enjoy teaching!
~Becky
Tanishe says
December 3, 2015 at 7:42 amHi I love the number puzzles but I only seeing numbers 1-9, not 1-10.
thisreadingmama says
December 3, 2015 at 3:55 pmSorry about that. Just fixed the PDF. Seems like the number 10 pages were causing trouble.
Sarah Bridwell says
December 3, 2015 at 8:58 amThank you so much for this!!! Do you plan to make 11-20 and higher? 🙂
thisreadingmama says
December 3, 2015 at 3:55 pmI do…eventually. 🙂
Ginette says
December 6, 2015 at 4:28 pmThank you, these are just what I need for my preschooler, and they look like a lot of fun!
thisreadingmama says
December 6, 2015 at 4:34 pmYou are very welcome. I hope you enjoy!
beth says
December 7, 2015 at 7:37 ami cant find link
thisreadingmama says
December 9, 2015 at 3:53 pmLook for the oval towards the bottom that says, “Click here to download”.
April Dedman says
August 29, 2016 at 9:57 pmHi! I love the number puzzles 1-10. Do you happen to have numbers 11-20? I teach preschool and we cover numbers 1-20 and I would love to complete the set. Thank you!
thisreadingmama says
September 3, 2016 at 12:17 pmI don’t…yet. It’s on my “to-make” list. 🙂
Trista S says
September 3, 2016 at 11:23 amYou always have such great printables. Thank you so much for sharing them!
thisreadingmama says
September 3, 2016 at 12:17 pmAw, thank you! 🙂
Nana says
September 22, 2016 at 10:18 pmCan’t get link to work
thisreadingmama says
November 5, 2016 at 8:15 amTry a different internet browser, like Chrome. Also be sure you have the most updated version of Adobe Reader.
Heather says
October 24, 2016 at 5:36 pmI love these! Thank you so much for all of your free products! As a teacher at a private special ed school, I have to do a lot of differentiation, and I wouldn’t be able to do it without sites like yours! I really appreciate all of your hard work!
Mrs G says
October 31, 2016 at 3:45 pmThank you so much for sharing.
thisreadingmama says
November 5, 2016 at 8:14 amYou’re welcome! 🙂
Ms.T says
February 4, 2017 at 12:41 amThese are great! I’m excited to use these in my special ed class. Thanks for sharing!
thisreadingmama says
February 4, 2017 at 5:30 amYou’re welcome! They were fun to create! 🙂
liceth.alfonso@gmail.com says
March 28, 2017 at 7:06 pmLovely! Thank you very much 🙂
thisreadingmama says
April 25, 2017 at 9:10 pmYou’re welcome! 🙂
Heazle E Shore says
June 26, 2017 at 6:50 pmI love these number puzzles and the alphabet ones too. Thanks for sharing them.
thisreadingmama says
June 27, 2017 at 8:14 amYou’re welcome! 🙂 So glad you enjoy them.
Marifer Padilla says
August 17, 2017 at 8:16 amHi.. I’ve been using these puzzles with my prekinders for 2 years. They are great. It would be awesome to have 11 to 20. Can’t wait to see them.
Tami Woetzel says
September 7, 2017 at 9:11 pmYou are such a blessing to offer all your resources and expertise to all of the world for free. Thank you!
thisreadingmama says
September 7, 2017 at 9:43 pmYou’re welcome!
Indarpurohit says
February 28, 2019 at 6:40 pmHi the printable number puzzle seems interesting but I can’t find the download link after subscribing can you send me that free printable to my mail or give a link to download
thisreadingmama says
March 1, 2019 at 7:47 amHi there, the link to download these puzzles is at the very bottom of the post. Click on the teal download button that says, “Click here to get your free printable.” Hope that helps!
Deepthi says
March 6, 2019 at 9:50 amThanks so much. For your kindness
Jordan says
May 1, 2019 at 10:35 amHey I have read that you are working on the 11-20 ones! I was wondering if you have made those yet! My students loved to 1-10!
thisreadingmama says
May 1, 2019 at 3:57 pmI created them, but they look different than these -> https://shop.thisreadingmama.com/product/numbers-1-20-puzzles/