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Printable Number Puzzles {1-10}

By thisreadingmama 35 Comments

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.

Printable Number Puzzles for 1-10 {FREE} - This Reading Mama

*This post contains affiliate links.

 

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.

printable number puzzle for number 5

You can challenge your child/student to try the puzzle without any help,

 

number 3 number puzzle - with different ways to represent 3

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.

 

sorting number puzzles

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!

 

button for free printable

Download-Print Help

 

 

Enjoy teaching!
~Becky

 

FREE Number Puzzles for numbers 1-10 from This Reading Mama

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Comments

  1. Tanishe says

    December 3, 2015 at 7:42 am

    Hi I love the number puzzles but I only seeing numbers 1-9, not 1-10.

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      December 3, 2015 at 3:55 pm

      Sorry about that. Just fixed the PDF. Seems like the number 10 pages were causing trouble.

      Reply
  2. Sarah Bridwell says

    December 3, 2015 at 8:58 am

    Thank you so much for this!!! Do you plan to make 11-20 and higher? 🙂

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      December 3, 2015 at 3:55 pm

      I do…eventually. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ginette says

    December 6, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Thank you, these are just what I need for my preschooler, and they look like a lot of fun!

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      December 6, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  4. beth says

    December 7, 2015 at 7:37 am

    i cant find link

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      December 9, 2015 at 3:53 pm

      Look for the oval towards the bottom that says, “Click here to download”.

      Reply
  5. April Dedman says

    August 29, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    Hi! 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!

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      September 3, 2016 at 12:17 pm

      I don’t…yet. It’s on my “to-make” list. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Trista S says

    September 3, 2016 at 11:23 am

    You always have such great printables. Thank you so much for sharing them!

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      September 3, 2016 at 12:17 pm

      Aw, thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Nana says

    September 22, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    Can’t get link to work

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      November 5, 2016 at 8:15 am

      Try a different internet browser, like Chrome. Also be sure you have the most updated version of Adobe Reader.

      Reply
  8. Heather says

    October 24, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    I 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!

    Reply
  9. Mrs G says

    October 31, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      November 5, 2016 at 8:14 am

      You’re welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Ms.T says

    February 4, 2017 at 12:41 am

    These are great! I’m excited to use these in my special ed class. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      February 4, 2017 at 5:30 am

      You’re welcome! They were fun to create! 🙂

      Reply
  11. liceth.alfonso@gmail.com says

    March 28, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    Lovely! Thank you very much 🙂

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      April 25, 2017 at 9:10 pm

      You’re welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Heazle E Shore says

    June 26, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    I love these number puzzles and the alphabet ones too. Thanks for sharing them.

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      June 27, 2017 at 8:14 am

      You’re welcome! 🙂 So glad you enjoy them.

      Reply
  13. Marifer Padilla says

    August 17, 2017 at 8:16 am

    Hi.. 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.

    Reply
  14. Tami Woetzel says

    September 7, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    You are such a blessing to offer all your resources and expertise to all of the world for free. Thank you!

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      September 7, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  15. Indarpurohit says

    February 28, 2019 at 6:40 pm

    Hi 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

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      March 1, 2019 at 7:47 am

      Hi 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!

      Reply
  16. Deepthi says

    March 6, 2019 at 9:50 am

    Thanks so much. For your kindness

    Reply
  17. Jordan says

    May 1, 2019 at 10:35 am

    Hey 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!

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      May 1, 2019 at 3:57 pm

      I created them, but they look different than these -> https://shop.thisreadingmama.com/product/numbers-1-20-puzzles/

      Reply
  18. Ingrid Chapman-Lafleur says

    February 7, 2020 at 7:08 am

    Thank you so much for all the lovely printable s & freebies. I watch my grandson’s during the day and we have learned so much from you. I first learned about you 3 years ago via Teacher’s pay Teachers, and I am still actively using your’s and many other teacher’s work. Its a fab resource and one I don’t mind paying to use.

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      February 9, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      You’re very welcome! I’m blessed to hear you can use then with your grandson. 🙂

      Reply
  19. Galyna McFarland says

    March 29, 2020 at 4:16 am

    Thank you so much!!! May God bless you in all days of your life!

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      April 1, 2020 at 3:12 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply

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Hi! I’m Becky, a homeschooling mama with 4 blessings who keep me on my toes {and knees}. Before homeschooling, I was a classroom teacher (M.Ed.) and reading tutor. Read more about me here.

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