Write Number 5

Ages 3–5 · 5 minutes · Math, English

Learn how to write the number 5

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).
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.

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.
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.
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.

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.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.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.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).

Colorado

P.CC.C.10 — Recognize and, with support, write some numerals up to 10.
P.CC.C.5 — Accurately count as many as five objects in a scattered configuration or out of a collection of more than five objects.
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.

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.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.

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.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.
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.

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.
MA.K.NSO.2.1 — Recite the number names to 100 by ones and by tens. Starting at a given number, count forward within 100 and backward within 20.

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.1.1 — Count up to 20 objects in a variety of structured arrangements and up to 10 objects in a scattered arrangement.
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.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.4b — 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.

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.5 — Given a group of up to 20 objects, count the number of objects in that group and state the number of objects in a rearrangement of that group without recounting. Given a verbal or written number from zero to 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.

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.
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.

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.
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.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.c — The last number name said tells the number of objects counted, objects may be counted in any order (cardinality).

Kansas

K.CC.3 — Read and write numerals from 0 to 20.
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

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).
KY.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.

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.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.

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.4b — 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.

Maryland

L.PK.2.d — Develop fine motor skills necessary to control and sustain handwriting.
PK.CC.A.1 — Verbally count to 10 by ones and then develop rote counting to 20 by ones
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.a — When counting objects 1-10, say the number names in standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name.

Massachusetts

PK.CC.A.2 — Recognize and name written numerals 0–10.
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.B.3 — Understand the relationships between numerals and quantities up to 10.
PK.CC.C.4 — Count many kinds of concrete objects and actions up to ten, using one-to-one correspondence, and accurately count as many as seven things in a scattered configuration. Recognize the "one more," "one less" patterns.

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.
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.

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.
K.1.1.3 — Count, with and without objects, forward and backward to at least 20.

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.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.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.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.
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.

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.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 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.
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 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.
K.CC.B.4b — 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 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.

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).

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.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.4.b — Understand that the last number name said tells 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.

Oklahoma

PK.N.1 — Know number names and count in sequence.
PK.N.1.2 — Recognize and name written numerals 0-10.
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.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.
K.NCC.B.4 — Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality.

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).
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.
L.K.2.f — Write numbers 0–20 (see kindergarten mathematics standards for Counting and Cardinality).
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.

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.
K.NS.4a — Understand the relationship between number and quantity. Connect counting to cardinality by demonstrating an understanding that the last number said tells the number of objects in the set (cardinality).

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

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;

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).
K.CC.5 — Use counting to answer questions about "how many." For example, 20 or fewer objects arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or circle; 10 or fewer objects in a scattered configuration. Using a number from 1–20, count out that many 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).
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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).
M.K.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. b. Understand 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. c. Understand that each successive number name refers to a quantity that is one larger.
M.K.5 — Count to answer questions (e.g., "How many?") 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.
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).

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.A — Know number names and the count sequence.
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.