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Writing numbers to ten

Practice the paths of zero through five and label small amounts.

Paper packet. Every task here also exists on screen, where it is checked automatically; answers written on paper are not assessed by Nydus. When you are back at a device, enter your answers there.

1. What you will learn

Trace zero through five and connect each numeral with a counted amount.

2. Writing words

3. A path and an amount

A numeral has a shape and a meaning. The numeral 3 names three things. Trace its displayed path slowly, then draw it beside three counters. Start where the numbered dot shows. Some numerals use more than one stroke; lift your finger only to begin the next marked stroke.

4. Check shape and meaning

Zero is a closed loop and means no things. One has a long downward line. Two has a curve and a flat base. Three has two curves. Four has an open corner and upright line. Five has a top and lower curve. Different handwriting styles can be readable. After tracing, try on blank paper. An adult checks whether someone can read your number; following a guide alone does not prove independent handwriting.

5. Label three counters.

1. Count the whole group.

   ● ● ● : 3

   The label must match the amount.

2. Follow the numeral's curves.

   3

   Both curves belong to this numeral.

6. Label an empty plate.

1. Check for any objects.

   None

   No object means an empty count.

2. Your turn: work this step out. Its working is at the end of the packet.

   Write a closed loop.

7. Guided practice

Which numeral names an empty plate?

• 0
• 3
• 5

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8. Guided practice

Trace 0. Follow the numbered starts.

0

Trace the grey shape with a pencil, then write it again here:

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9. Guided practice

Trace 1. Follow the numbered starts.

1

Trace the grey shape with a pencil, then write it again here:

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10. Guided practice

Trace 2. Follow the numbered starts.

2

Trace the grey shape with a pencil, then write it again here:

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11. Guided practice

Trace 3. Follow the numbered starts.

3

Trace the grey shape with a pencil, then write it again here:

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12. Guided practice

Trace 4. Follow the numbered starts.

4

Trace the grey shape with a pencil, then write it again here:

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13. Guided practice

Trace 5. Follow the numbered starts.

5

Trace the grey shape with a pencil, then write it again here:

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14. Practice

A game card shows three dots. Write its number.

● ● ● → _d

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15. Somewhere new

A new tray holds two buttons: ● ●. Which label belongs on it?

• 2
• 5
• 0

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16. Lesson test

Lesson test: one question per skill, one attempt each, no hints. Your answers are checked when you submit.

17. Test question

Write the number for this new card.

● ● ● ● ● → _d

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18. What you can do now

Count four objects and write their label on paper. Ask someone to read it back.

Working for the steps left to you

6. Label an empty plate., step 2