Learning to Write the Numbers

Write and Rhyme

Print off the rhyme "Writing the Numbers 1-10" and get started writing!

Writing the Numerals 1-10

Say the rhymes with your child as you demonstrate how to write each numeral.

1 Start at the top and go straight down;

here you have the number ONE.

2 Start at the top and around the bend and then a straight line back; when you’re through you have a TWO.

3 Start at the top circle half way around and half way around again; to make the number THREE.

4 Start at the top straight line down and straight line over, and one longer straight line down once more; look at that you made a FOUR.

5 Start at the top straight line down, circle half way around, and don’t forget to add the straight line on top; that makes for a fine FIVE.

6 Start at the top and curve down and circle all the way around; that makes the number SIX.

7 Straight line across the top and then slant a line down; it’s the number SEVEN.

8 Start at the top and snake around and snake back up; EIGHT is fun to make.

9 Start at the top circle all the way around and then straight down; NINE sure looks fine.

10Start at the top and go straight down. Lift your pen up and start again, just one big circle around. You just made the number TEN.