pdf, 6.91 MB
pdf, 6.91 MB

Number recognition worksheets for kindergarten and 1st grade. Find overlapping digits 1–9 and color the matching numbers to practise visual discrimination, attention to detail, and early math skills.

Welcome to Monster Planet!
Oh no! The monsters have been playing with the numbers again. They have piled them on top of one another, turned them around, and mixed everything up. Can your students untangle the mess and find every hidden digit?
These number recognition puzzles invite children to look carefully at overlapping numbers, distinguish their shapes, and identify the digits hidden in each picture. Each worksheet offers six colorful puzzles featuring silly monsters and a visual challenge to solve.
A playful way to practise number recognition while developing visual discrimination, concentration, and attention to detail.

What’s included

  • 12 number recognition worksheets
  • 6 puzzles on each worksheet
  • Colorful overlapping digits
  • Number strips from 1 to 9 for identifying the numbers
  • Fun monster illustrations from the Monster Math series
  • A4 and US Letter printing formats

How to use

  • Look carefully at the overlapping numbers inside each frame.
  • Identify all the digits hidden in the picture.
  • Find each digit in the number strip below the frame and color or shade the matching box.

Educational value

These worksheets help students develop:

  • Number recognition and visual discrimination
  • Attention to detail and concentration
  • Visual perception
  • Careful observation and problem-solving
  • Confidence in recognizing digits presented in different positions and combinations
    The overlapping numbers make this more than a simple number identification exercise. Children must look beyond the overall picture and focus on the individual shapes of the digits.

Perfect for

  • Kindergarten and Grade 1
  • Math centers and stations
  • Independent math practice
  • Morning work
  • Early finishers
  • Homework and homeschool
  • Number recognition review and reinforcement

Printing information

Print the worksheets on standard A4 or US Letter paper. No special materials are required.

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Monster Math | Activities for early years

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