What is in the PDF

  • Numbers 11 to 15 with ten frames to count and boxes to write
  • Numbers 16 to 20 with ten frames to count and boxes to write

How to use this printable

Print the two page PDF on US Letter or A4 paper at 100 percent scale. Give the child a pencil or crayon. Start with page 1 which covers numbers 11 to 15. Ask the child to count the dots in each ten frame out loud. Then have them trace the number in the box below. Repeat for page 2 with numbers 16 to 20. The child learns to recognize and write teen numbers while connecting each number to a quantity shown in the ten frames. This builds a foundation for understanding place value because the ten frames show one full ten plus extra ones. Let the child work at their own pace and point to each dot as they count.

Teaching tips

  • To make it easier, count the ten frame dots together and say the number before the child traces it.
  • To make it harder, ask the child to say how many dots are in the full ten frame and how many are extra.
  • Reuse the pages by placing them in a plastic sleeve and having the child write with a dry erase marker.

Questions and answers

Is this worksheet too hard for a 4 year old?

This printable is designed for ages 4 to 6. It focuses on tracing numbers 11 to 20 and using ten frames to count, which supports early place value understanding.

How should I print the PDF so the ten frames are the right size?

Print at 100 percent or actual size in your printer settings. Both US Letter and A4 paper work, and the PDF includes both sizes.

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No. You can download the PDF for free without providing any email or signing up.