About This Worksheet
Number Finder is a preschool numeral-recognition activity that helps children search for target numbers within 20. The page is divided into four number-search sections, with targets 6, 12, 17, and 20 mixed among other numerals. Children scan each group and circle every example of the target number. For example, in the section marked Find 12, the child circles each 12 while leaving numbers such as 2, 15, 18, and 19 alone. This helps young learners become more confident recognizing larger written numerals, especially teen numbers.
Curriculum and Grade Alignment
This worksheet is intended for preschool learners who are becoming familiar with written numbers through 20. The main goal is to help children visually recognize a target numeral when it appears among several other numbers. Before beginning, your child should be able to recognize many numerals through 10 and have some experience with teen numbers. The next step is writing larger numerals independently and placing them in correct counting order. This activity supports early preparation for Common Core K.CC.A.3 by strengthening recognition of written numbers.
Student Tasks
On this worksheet, students will look at the target numeral printed at the top of each section. They will scan the mixed numbers underneath and find every matching example. Children circle all of the target numbers they see before moving to the next section. The four searches focus on 6, 12, 17, and 20, giving practice with both single-digit and larger numerals. This builds number recognition, visual discrimination, and careful scanning.
Common Challenges and Misconceptions
Some children may circle only the first target number they find and forget to search the rest of the section. Others may confuse teen numbers that use the same digits, such as 12 and 17, when scanning quickly. A child may also mistake 20 for another number beginning with 2. Encourage your child to say the target number aloud before checking each numeral one at a time. Moving across each row from left to right can help them stay organized.
Implementation Guidance
Teachers can use this worksheet after students have been introduced to numerals through 20 with number cards or counting charts. It works well as a quiet independent activity because each section follows the same search rule. Parents can show the target number on a separate card before the child begins scanning. If larger numbers are still new, talk about the two digits and say the number together before starting. This helps children pay attention to the whole numeral rather than just one digit.
Details and Features
This worksheet includes four large search boxes with mixed numerals through 20. Each section clearly names a target number for children to find and circle. The simple green grid keeps the page organized without distracting from the numeral shapes. Targets include both a single-digit number and several teen or larger numbers. The printable supports numeral recognition, visual scanning, attention, and confidence with numbers through 20.