Numbers or Letters

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a learning tool that combines letter recognition with a sorting task. Each box contains a mixture of numbers and a single letter, and the instructions ask the student to identify and circle the letter in each box. There are seven boxes in total, each with its own set of characters, challenging the student to differentiate between numerals and letters. The worksheet’s simple design focuses the student’s attention on the essential skill of distinguishing alphabetic characters within a group.

The worksheet’s goal is to enhance a student’s ability to recognize letters among numbers, a fundamental aspect of early literacy and numeracy education. It encourages careful observation and critical thinking as students must pick out the letters from the numerical distractions. This activity aids in reinforcing the shapes and forms of letters as distinct from numbers. Additionally, the task supports the development of fine motor skills, as circling the correct letter requires precision and control.