Cut And Paste The Numbers Worksheet – Free Printable PDF
This free cut and paste the numbers worksheet helps children build counting and number-matching skills using vehicle pictures. Children count each row of vehicle pictures, then choose the correct number from the options at the bottom and paste (or write) it in the matching box. A fun, hands-on way for preschoolers and Kindergarten children to strengthen counting accuracy and number recognition. Print it instantly — no login, no payment, no sign-up required.
- 📚 GRADE LEVEL → Nursery – LKG – 1st – 2nd
- 👶 AGE GROUP → 3–7 Years
- 📐 PAGE SIZE → A4 Size
- 🎯 DIFFICULTY → Beginner
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About This Free Cut And Paste The Numbers Worksheet
This free cut and paste the numbers worksheet fits one counting activity onto a single printable page. A name and date line runs across the top, a coloured title band names the activity, and one line of instructions sits beneath it. At Kidzolearn, every worksheet is 100% free to download and print — no login, no subscription, no payment required.
Five rows, each showing a group of vehicles with an empty box at the end. Five numbered cards sit along the bottom of the page to be cut out and pasted into the matching boxes. The number cards are 2, 4, 9, 1 and 5 — all single digits.
Cutting and pasting changes what the task is. A card can be moved, reconsidered and moved again, which a written answer cannot. Getting it right is still the aim, but the route there allows second thoughts. Lay all five cards face up before pasting anything. Finding the easy rows first and working out the rest by elimination is a legitimate strategy and it is how these sheets are meant to be used. For more early maths in the same style, see our uppercase letter tracing worksheets, and the full library sits on our free printable worksheets for kids.
What your child will learn from this worksheet
One page, one method, and several things being practised at the same time:
- Count each row of vehicle pictures accurately, numbers 1–13
- Match a counted quantity to the correct printed numeral
- Practise cutting and pasting (or writing) the number in the right box
- Strengthen fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Build confidence connecting counting with number recognition
These are the first maths objectives set in Nursery, LKG, UKG, Reception and Year 1. Counting is where number work begins and writing the numerals is its natural companion, so our sight words worksheets pair well alongside this sheet.
Who is this worksheet best for?
This free cut and paste the numbers worksheet is perfect for:
- Nursery, LKG and Grade 1 children aged 3 to 7 years building counting skills for the first time
- Preschool and Kindergarten classroom math activities
- UK Reception and Year 1 EYFS number-recognition sessions
- Homeschooling parents building a structured, curriculum-aligned practice routine
Browse the complete collection of Free Counting Numbers Worksheets for Kids on Kidzolearn for more free counting printables.
How to download and print this free worksheet
Click the “Download Free Worksheet” button on this page — the PDF downloads instantly with no sign-up or email required. Print on standard A4 paper for the best experience and explore more free counting worksheets for kids in our full collection.
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At what age should children start using this cut and paste the numbers worksheet?
Around three is typical. The useful check is whether your child can point at each picture once as they say a number rather than reciting faster than their finger moves. If the two are still out of step, count real things together first — steps, buttons, grapes — before moving to a printed cut and paste the numbers worksheet.
How does this worksheet help children learn to count?
Cut And Paste The Numbers Worksheet gives children five rows of vehicle pictures to count, plus a set of number cards to choose from. Counting each row, selecting the matching numeral and pasting it into the correct box builds counting accuracy, number matching and confident independent number recognition — the three core skills behind strong early counting.
Is counting practice part of the official early years curriculum?
Yes — counting is the first thing early maths curricula ask for, in India, the UK, the US and Australia alike. All of them separate saying numbers in order from counting objects to find how many, because the second is harder and arrives later. Our tracing lines worksheets for preschool build on the same counting once it is secure.
Can I use these worksheet at home?
Absolutely! This worksheet is completely free to download and print at home. All you need is a printer and a pencil (or scissors and glue for cut-and-paste activities) — no cost, no sign-up and no login required. You can print it as many times as your child needs.