The Beehive

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a large, bold number 5 at the top for children to trace, followed by the word ‘five’ spelled out beneath it. Below the word, there is a line of dashed-outline number 5s for additional tracing practice. At the bottom of the sheet, there is an image of a beehive with a leafy branch above it, and to the side, there are squares each containing a bee; these are likely meant to be cut out and pasted onto the beehive. The instructions clearly state to trace the numbers and paste five bees on the beehive, combining writing with a fun pasting activity.

The worksheet is designed to educate students on number recognition, specifically the number 5, by providing a tactile tracing activity. It also reinforces the spelling of the number, connecting the numeric and word forms. The pasting portion of the activity aims to strengthen counting skills by having students count out five bees to attach to the beehive, thereby combining number recognition with counting practice. Lastly, the cutting and pasting aspect also serves to enhance the students’ fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.