What this lesson teaches
Number writing and sequencing.
Math in Action
Number Tracing 1-20
Trace numbers 1 to 20 and learn to write them!
Duration20 min
Age GroupAges 3–6
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectMath
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The learning connection
Motor memory (muscle memory for writing) is stored separately from visual memory. Tracing creates dual encoding — you remember the number shape both by seeing it and by the physical motion of forming it.
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1. Trace 1. 2. Trace 2. 3. Continue to 20. 4. Write freehand.