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
Hi I love the number puzzles but I only seeing numbers 1-9, not 1-10.
Sorry about that. Just fixed the PDF. Seems like the number 10 pages were causing trouble.
Thank you so much for this!!! Do you plan to make 11-20 and higher? 🙂
I do…eventually. 🙂
Thank you, these are just what I need for my preschooler, and they look like a lot of fun!
You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy!
i cant find link
Look for the oval towards the bottom that says, “Click here to download”.
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!
I don’t…yet. It’s on my “to-make” list. 🙂
You always have such great printables. Thank you so much for sharing them!
Aw, thank you! 🙂
Can’t get link to work
Try a different internet browser, like Chrome. Also be sure you have the most updated version of Adobe Reader.
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!
Thank you so much for sharing.
You’re welcome! 🙂
These are great! I’m excited to use these in my special ed class. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! They were fun to create! 🙂
Lovely! Thank you very much 🙂
You’re welcome! 🙂
I love these number puzzles and the alphabet ones too. Thanks for sharing them.
You’re welcome! 🙂 So glad you enjoy them.
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.
You are such a blessing to offer all your resources and expertise to all of the world for free. Thank you!
You’re welcome!
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
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!
Thanks so much. For your kindness
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!
I created them, but they look different than these -> https://shop.thisreadingmama.com/product/numbers-1-20-puzzles/