2) 2 colors.
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Hidden in this grid is a penguin with an orange beak and feet. Your child reads the number in each square, from 1 to 9, and colors it to match the code, leaving the white squares blank. Because most squares are either black or white, your child has to read every number carefully instead of guessing from the picture. Recognizing numerals quickly is a key kindergarten skill, and the finished penguin shows at a glance whether the numbers were read correctly.
Common Core K.CC.A.3: Writing numerals up to 20 and matching them to small groups
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Point out that the penguin's white tummy is made of squares that are left blank, so not every square gets colored. Ask your child to say each number before coloring it. If your child presses hard with a black crayon, the numbers can disappear; a light touch or a gray marker over the top keeps them readable. Talk about where penguins live while coloring for a little science along the way.
Easier: Circle all the squares for black with a pencil first, so your child only needs to color, then do the orange squares together.
Harder: Ask your child to count the black squares and the white squares and say which there are more of, then write both numbers.
2) 2 colors.
It is made for Kindergarten (ages 5-6). The level is ★ easy, so it works well as a first practice page.
About 15 minutes. Young children can do it in two short sittings with a break in between.
On the second page of the PDF and on this page under Show the answer key. To print for a whole class, print only the first page of the PDF.
Common Core K.CC.A.3 (writing numerals up to 20 and matching them to small groups).
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