What’s the Numbers

Worksheet Description

This worksheet features a series of colorful cartoon caterpillars, each with a number displayed on its body. The task for the students is to read these numbers out loud and then write down the numbers that come immediately before and after each displayed number in the provided blank boxes. The caterpillars are arranged in rows and are color-coded, possibly to help differentiate the sets or simply to make the activity visually engaging. At the bottom of the page, there is a section where students can reflect on how well they did by circling a happy, neutral, or sad face.

The worksheet is aimed at teaching students the concept of ordinal numbers, specifically understanding the sequence of numbers and identifying which numbers come before and after a given number. It helps to develop number recognition skills and reinforces the idea of numerical order. The exercise also encourages oral practice by having the students read numbers aloud, which can aid in auditory learning and memory retention. The self-assessment at the end of the worksheet is designed to encourage students to think about their learning process and gauge their understanding of the concept.