Learn the Numbers

Introducing math foundations early builds a foundation for future success in mathematical skills. Part of the foundations include the following: number sense (counting), representation (connecting numbers with symbols, words, pictures, and objects), and patterns. Math skills is a part of the whole picture that the child needs to develop in the early years. They are language skills, physical skills, and social skills. These skills are dependent on each other and are intertwined. The language skills are essential and so is learning about numbers and counting.

The worksheets provided will help support the development of the foundation needed to develop number sense. When working with your child through the worksheets, be sure to promote thinking skills. For example, ask those questions: How many crackers are there? Which symbol is “F-O-U-R”? Draw two circles. Show me three crayons. Count and sort toys—e.g., dolls, toys, balls, cars.

CHARTS & CARDS

Download those charts for reference, cards to cut up and practice. Start building your child’s number skills now!

ACTIVITY IDEAS

FLASHCARDS

Cut them up. Glue the ASL numbers and Symbols together and use them as flash cards.

Other combination ideas are:

  • English words & math symbols

  • ASL numbers & fingerspelled words

  • Fingerspelled word & math symbols

  • Fingerspelled words & English words

MATCHING

Use those cards to match up symbols, words, and numbers.

Activity Worksheets

Download those free worksheets to practice numbers. You may print those out and make a workbook starting with a title page. Start making connections with symbol, numbers, and languages by counting, seeing numbers in ASL, seeing words in ASL, reading words in English, writing words, and drawing the correct amount.