Write Number 1

Write Number 1

Ages 3–5 · 4 minutes · Math, English

Learn how to write the number 1

Practice number formation as well as how to hold a pencil for writing. Kids will also love the silly writing styles in these lessons that help build fine motor skills and practice number formation in fun new ways!

Materials required:
- Pencil with paper OR dry erase board with marker

Part of

Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Alabama

  • MA19.K.3 — Write numerals from 0 to 20.
  • ELA21.K.34 — Print legibly, using proper pencil grip.
  • MA19.K.4a — Say the number names in consecutive order when counting objects.

Alaska

  • K.CC.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Arizona

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.WF.1 — Demonstrate and apply handwriting skills.

Arkansas

  • K.FR.18.H — Demonstrate proper pencil grip.
  • K.FR.19.H — Form upper and lowercase letters and numerals correctly, using a common path of movement.
  • K.NPV.5 — Read, write, and represent whole numbers from 0 to 20.

California

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Colorado

  • P.CC.C.10 — Recognize and, with support, write some numerals up to 10.
  • RWC20-GR.PS-S.3-GLE.1-EO.a — Experiment with writing tools and materials.
  • RWC20-GR.PS-S.3-GLE.1-EO.d — Copy, trace, or independently write letters or words.

Connecticut

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Delaware

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Georgia

  • 1.NR.1.1 — Count within 120, forward and backward, starting at any number. In this range, read and write numerals and represent a number of objects with a written numeral.

Hawaii

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Idaho

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0–20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Illinois

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Indiana

  • K.NS.2 — Write whole numbers from 0 to 20 and identify number words from 0 to 10. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects). (E)

Iowa

  • WF.K.1 — Print with scaffolding and support for a variety of tasks and purposes.
  • WF.K.1.a — Form many upper and lowercase manuscript letters and numerals correctly with proportion, line awareness, and spacing (between words and letters).
  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Given a set of 0–20 objects, write a numeral to represent the quantity.
  • WF.K.1.b — Begin to produce manuscript writing.

Kansas

  • K.CC.3 — Read and write numerals from 0 to 20.
  • K.CC.4.a — When counting objects, say each number’s name in sequential order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Kentucky

  • HW.K.1 — Print all upper and lowercase letters and numerals.
  • KY.K.CC.3.a — Write numbers from 0 to 20.
  • KY.K.CC.3.b — Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).

Louisiana

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects in standard order, say the number names as they relate to each object in the group, demonstrating one-to-one correspondence.

Maine

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects)

Maryland

  • L.PK.2.d — Develop fine motor skills necessary to control and sustain handwriting.
  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • PK.CC.A.3 — Identify written numerals 0-10.

Massachusetts

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0–20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • PK.CC.A.2 — Recognize and name written numerals 0–10.
  • PK.CC.A.1 — Listen to and say the names of numbers in meaningful contexts.

Michigan

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Minnesota

  • K.1.1.2 — Read, write, and represent whole numbers from 0 to at least 31. Representations may include numerals, pictures, real objects and picture graphs, spoken words, and manipulatives such as connecting cubes. For example: Represent the number of students taking hot lunch with tally marks.

Mississippi

  • K.CC.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0– 20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Missouri

  • K.NS.A.4 — Read and write numerals and represent a number of objects from 0 to 20.
  • K.NS.B.5 — Say the number names when counting objects, in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Montana

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).

Nebraska

  • K.N.2.f — Count verbally in sequential order by ones and by tens to 100, making accurate decade transitions (e.g., 89 to 90). K.N.2.g Write and name numbers 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0 to 20.
  • LA.K.FW.1 — Demonstrate basic handwriting skills.

Nevada

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

New Hampshire

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

New Jersey

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

New Mexico

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).

New York

  • NY-PK.CC.2 — Represent a number of objects (0 - 5), with a written numeral 0–5 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).

North Carolina

  • NC.K.CC.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20, with 0 representing a count of no objects.
  • NC.K.CC.4 — Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities. • When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object (one-to-one correspondence). • Recognize that the last number named tells the number of objects counted regardless of their arrangement (cardinality). • State the number of objects in a group, of up to 5 objects, without counting the objects (perceptual subitizing).

North Dakota

  • 1.NO.CC.3 — Represent several objects with a written numeral up to 120.

Ohio

  • K.CC.3 — Write numerals from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.4.a — When counting objects, establish a one-to-one relationship by saying the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Oklahoma

  • PK.N.1.2 — Recognize and name written numerals 0-10.

Oregon

  • K.NCC.A.3 — Identify number names, write numbers, and the count sequence from 0-20. Represent a number of objects with a written number 0-20.
  • K.NCC.B.5 — Count to answer “how many?” questions using up to 20 objects arranged in a variety of configurations or as 10 objects in a scattered configuration. Given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects.

Pennsylvania

  • CC.2.1.K.A.1 — Know number names and write and recite the count sequence.
  • CC.2.1.PreK.A.1 — Know number names and the count sequence.
  • CC.2.1.PreK.A.2 — Count to tell the number of objects.

Rhode Island

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • L.K.2.f — Write numbers 0–20 (see kindergarten mathematics standards for Counting and Cardinality).

South Carolina

  • K.NS.3 — Read numbers from 0 – 20 and represent a number of objects 0 – 20 with a written numeral.
  • K.NS.5 — Count a given number of objects from 1 – 20 and connect this sequence in a one-to-one manner.

South Dakota

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object. (one-to-one correspondence).

Tennessee

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a quantity of objects with a written number 0-20.
  • K.CC.B.5.a — When counting objects 1-20, say the number names in the standard order, using one-to-one correspondence.

Texas

  • K.2B — read, write, and represent whole numbers from 0 to at least 20 with and without objects or pictures;

Utah

  • P3.W.5 — With prompting and support, print some age-appropriate prewriting strokes.
  • K.CC.3 — Read and write numbers using base ten numerals from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral, in or out of sequence (0 represents a count of no objects).
  • P3.SL.1.b — Follow one-step directions.

Vermont

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Virginia

  • K.FFW.1.A — Use functional pencil grasp for letter formation.
  • K.NS.2a — Read, write, and identify the numerals 0 through 30.

Washington

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

Washington, D.C.

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.

West Virginia

  • ELA.PK.WR.EW.5 — Experiment with a variety of writing tools and materials (ex: pencils, chalk, markers, sand, developmentally appropriate technology)
  • M.K.3 — Write numbers from Oto 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with O representing a count of no objects).
  • ELA.PK.WR.EW.6 — Demonstrate writing patterns such as top to bottom, left to right, and word separated by spaces.

Wisconsin

  • M.K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
  • M.K.CC.B.4 — Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality. a. When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object (one to one correspondence). b. When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object (one to one correspondence). c. Understand that each successive number name refers to a quantity that is one larger and the previous number is one smaller (hierarchical inclusion).

Wyoming

  • K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 (Zero) representing a count of no objects).
  • K.CC.B.4.A — Use one-to-one correspondence when counting objects.