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What's on the worksheet
Color by the code. Look at the number in each square.
Skills practiced
A friendly long-neck dinosaur is hiding in this grid. Your child reads each number from 1 to 5, finds its color in the code, and colors the square. Matching a written number to a key is an early step in understanding that numerals carry meaning, and it builds number recognition without any pressure to count. Coloring inside small squares also strengthens the grip and control your child will later need for writing. When the dinosaur appears, your child can check the work on their own.
Read the color key at the top together: which color goes with each number or letter.
Your child solves the problem, counts the dots, or reads the letter in each square and colors it the matching color.
Squares marked leave white stay white.
The picture that appears shows right away if the work is correct.
Tips for parents and teachers
Start by naming the colors in the code together and setting out just those crayons, so the choice is easy. Encourage your child to color all the squares with the same number before switching crayons. If your child mixes up two numbers that look alike to them, such as 2 and 5, trace each one in the air together before going back to the grid.
Make it easier or harder
Easier: Color the ground row together first to show how it works, and have your child point to each number and say it aloud before coloring.
Harder: Ask your child to count the orange spots and the squares in one leg, or to draw a baby dinosaur next to the grid using the same colors.
It is made for Pre-K (ages 4-5). The level is ★ easy, so it works well as a first practice page.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes. Young children can do it in two short sittings with a break in between.
Where is the answer key?
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.
Which standard does it practice?
Head Start ELOF P-MATH 5 (matching small amounts to numerals and starting to form digits).
Can I use it in my classroom?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for your own children or students. Please do not resell it or upload it to other websites.
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