Write Number 2

Ages 3–5 · 4 minutes · Math, English

Learn how to write the number 2

Practice number formation as well as how to hold a pencil for writing. Kids will also love the silly writing styles 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

Learn to Write Numbers

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).

Alabama

MA19.K.3 — Write numerals from 0 to 20.
ELA21.K.34 — Print legibly, using proper pencil grip.

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.
K.CC.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects.

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.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.
K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many 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.2 — Count a set of objects up to 20 using one-to-one correspondence, demonstrating that the last number stated indicates the number of objects in the set regardless of the arrangement.
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.
K.CC.B.4.b — Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted. The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.
K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.

Colorado

P.CC.C.10 — Recognize and, with support, write some numerals up to 10.
P.CC.C.3 — Say or sign the number names in order when counting, pairing one number word that corresponds with one object, up to at least 10.
P.CC.C.9 — Associate a number of objects with a written numeral 0–5.
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.
K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.

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.
K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.

Florida

MA.K.NSO.1.1 — Given a group of up to 20 objects, count the number of objects in that group and represent the number of objects with a written numeral. State the number of objects in a rearrangement of that group without recounting.

Georgia

K.NR.4.1 — Identify written numerals 0- 20 and represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
K.NR.1 — Demonstrate and explain the relationship between numbers and quantities up to 20; connect counting to cardinality (the last number counted represents the total quantity in a set).
K.NR.1.2 — When counting objects, explain that the last number counted represents the total quantity in a set (cardinality), regardless of the arrangement and order.

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.
K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.

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.
K.CC.B.4.b — Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted. The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.

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.
K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.

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)
K.NS.3 — Say the number names in standard order when counting objects, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object. Understand that the last number name said describes the number of objects counted and that the number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted. Count out the number of objects, given a number from 1 to 20. (E)

Iowa

K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20. Given a set of 0–20 objects, write a numeral to represent the quantity.
K.CC.B.4.c — The last number name said tells the number of objects counted, objects may be counted in any order (cardinality).
WF.K.1.a — Form many upper and lowercase manuscript letters and numerals correctly with proportion, line awareness, and spacing (between words and letters).
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.
K.CC.5 — Count to answer “how many?” up to 20 concrete or pictorial objects arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 objects in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1 to 20, count out that many objects.
K.CC.4.b — Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted. The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.

Kentucky

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

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.
K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions.

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)
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.
K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects.

Maryland

L.PK.2.d — Develop fine motor skills necessary to control and sustain handwriting.
PK.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects 1-10, say the number names in standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name.
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.
PK.CC.B.4.b — Recognize that the last number name said, tells the number of objects counted. Recognize the count remains the same regardless of the order or arrangement of the objects.

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).
L.K.2.f — Write numbers 0–20 (see kindergarten mathematics standards for Counting and Cardinality).
PK.CC.A.1 — Listen to and say the names of numbers in meaningful contexts.
PK.CC.A.2 — Recognize and name written numerals 0–10.

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).

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.
K.1.1.1 — Recognize that a number can be used to represent how many objects are in a set or to represent the position of an object in a sequence. For example: Count students standing in a circle and count the same students after they take their seats. Recognize that this rearrangement does not change the total number, but may change the order in which students are counted.

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.
K.CC.5 — Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1–20, count out that many objects.

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.
K.NS.B.6 — Demonstrate that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted and the number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.

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).
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 from a variety of cultural contexts, including those of Montana American Indians.
K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects from a variety of cultural contexts, including those of Montana American Indians.

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.
K.N.2.d — Count up to 20 objects arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, and count up to 10 objects in a scattered configuration.
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.
K.CC.B.4.b — Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted. The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.

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.
K.CC.B.4.b — Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted. The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.

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.
K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1–20, count out that many objects.

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).
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.
K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.
K.CC.B.4.b — Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted. The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.

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).
NY-PK.CC.3.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. (1:1 correspondence)
NY-PK.CC.3.b — Explore and develop the concept that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted, (cardinality). The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.

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).
NC.K.CC.5 — Count to answer “How many?” in the following situations: • Given a number from 1–20, count out that many objects. • Given up to 20 objects, name the next successive number when an object is added, recognizing the quantity is one more/greater. • Given 20 objects arranged in a line, a rectangular array, and a circle, identify how many. • Given 10 objects in a scattered arrangement, identify how many.

North Dakota

K.NO.CC.3 — Identify and write any given numeral within 20.
K.NO.CC.5 — Count and tell how many objects up to 20 are in an arranged pattern or up to 10 objects in a scattered configuration. Represent a quantity of up to 20 with a numeral.

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.
K.CC.5 — Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects.

Oklahoma

PK.N.2.2 — Use one-to-one correspondence in counting objects and matching groups of objects up to 10.
PK.N.1.2 — Recognize and name written numerals 0-10.
PK.N.2 — Count to tell the number of objects.
PK.N.2.3 — Understand the last numeral spoken when counting aloud tells how many total objects are in a set up to 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.4 — Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality.
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.2 — Count to tell the number of objects.
CC.2.1.K.A.2 — Apply one-to-one correspondence to count 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).
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.
L.K.2.f — Write numbers 0–20 (see kindergarten mathematics standards for Counting and Cardinality).
K.CC.B.4.b — Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted. The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.

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).
K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?"

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.
K.CC.B.6 — Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration. Given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects.

Texas

K.2B — read, write, and represent whole numbers from 0 to at least 20 with and without objects or pictures;
K.2C — count a set of objects up to at least 20 and demonstrate that the last number said tells the number of objects in the set regardless of their arrangement or order;
K.2A — count forward and backward to at least 20 with and without objects;

Utah

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.W.5 — With prompting and support, print some age-appropriate prewriting strokes.

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).

Virginia

K.FFW.1.A — Use functional pencil grasp for letter formation.
K.NS.2a — Read, write, and identify the numerals 0 through 30.
K.NS.1a — Use one-to-one correspondence to determine how many are in a given set containing 30 or fewer concrete objects (e.g., cubes, pennies, balls), and describe the last number named as the total number of objects counted.
K.NS.2c — Determine and write the numeral that corresponds to the total number of objects in a given set of 30 or fewer concrete objects or pictorial models.

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.
K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.

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).

West Virginia

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.5 — Experiment with a variety of writing tools and materials (ex: pencils, chalk, markers, sand, developmentally appropriate technology)

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).
M.K.CC.B.6 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects.

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.5.A — Answer the question "how many?" by counting up to 20 objects arranged in a line, a rectangular array, a circle, or as many as 10 objects in a scattered configuration.
K.CC.B.4.B — Understand that the last number name said, tells the number of objects counted regardless of their arrangement.