Numbers & Colors 1–10 Activities, Games, Worksheets for ESL Kindergarten

 This cross-curricular resource (math + language) is an extension to the complete Numbers Unit, here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Numbers-Unit-for-Kindergarten-Holistic-English-Series-4-6008555

This Numbers & Colors resource offers a playful and engaging way for young English language learners to explore numbers 1–10 through counting, colors, tracing, matching, puzzles, and hands-on activities. It can be used as a complete mini unit, a review of number concepts, a center rotation set, or as supplemental practice to support any numbers curriculum, providing multiple opportunities for meaningful and interactive learning.

These flashcards introduce numbers 1–10 in a visually meaningful way, as each number features colorful splotches that match its quantity.

Count & Say

Teaching numbers and colors together allows students to connect language with meaning.  The teacher will Show one flashcard and ask: What Number is this?
Students: four!

 The Students count the color splotches together and say:four!
Teacher: What color are the splotches?
Students:yellow, green, orange, red!
Variation: Whisper, loud voice, robot voice

 Jump & Kinesthetic counting

Put all the flashcards on the floor in a path. Have the students jumps on a card, says number and the colors on that number.

Teacher Says (Numbers & Colors Version)

 Listening activity. Works like Simon Says: “Teacher says touch four.”
           “Teacher says touch pink.”

Students respond only when “Teacher says.”

Line Up Game. 

Number order. Give each student a flashcard. Students line up from 1–10. Great for social and collaborative skills.

The small cards are compact versions of the flashcards, perfect for individual and small-group activities.

Find Your Partner. The Focus is number recognition + color vocabulary. Cut the cards in half beforehand. Give each student one part of the small card. Students walk around saying:“I have four.” They find another student with the other part of the number and stand together.

Order the number cards. Focus: Sequencing numbers. Give each group of students the small cards to order them. Great for oral language + problem solving.

  Color Detective. Focus: color recognition + speaking.

Teacher: What colors can you see on number six?

Student: yellow, blue, red, green, orange, purple.

Mini Memory Game. Focus: memory + number words. Print the cards TWICE. Place them face down. Students turn two. If same number → keep and say number.

The worksheets support independent and guided learning.

Students practice color recognition as they carefully color the splotches.

Students match numbers to their corresponding number words by drawing lines between them. There is also a number writing practice.

Students engage in hands-on practice as they trace number words, cut out number cards, and glue them into the correct spaces.

Students trace number words and color each number to reinforce recognition and spelling.

Students work with a partner to assemble number puzzles by matching each number with its corresponding word. This is a cooperative learning activity in a fun hands-on way.

This blog post includes crafts, awards, and holiday-based activities, helping students review numbers in a fun, engaging, and memorable way. Here: https://eflpreschoolteachers.blogspot.com/2020/09/numbers-theme-for-kindergarten-holistic_12.html

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Beach Train 3D Learning Pack | Numbers 1–10, Counting, Word Work & Crafts for ESL

 This Beach Train flashcard set is PERFECT for kindergarten ELLs—it naturally combines transportation + beach vocabulary, which makes learning meaningful and playful. Here are classroom-tested, simple, and engaging activities and games you can use with these exact cards.

Find it here ready to download along the complete Beach Unit Pack:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Beach-Unit-for-Kindergarten-Holistic-English-Series-30-8461749

 

This Beach Train 3D Learning Pack is designed to help young English Language Learners practice numbers 1 to 10 through hands-on, interactive activities. By combining counting, crafts, and visual learning, students can build number recognition and vocabulary in a fun and meaningful way.

 
Build the Beach Train (Circle Time) using flashcards.

On the board, place the train with the flamingo card first. Say: This is a train! Look, there is a flamingo in the train. What color is the flamingo?

Students: pink!

Invite students to help “build” the train by adding cars on the board:

“What comes next?” “Let’s add sand.”

Say each word together as you add it. Great for introducing the vocabulary and modeling sentence patterns.

Beach Train Sorting Game

Create 2–3 simple categories: Beach things (sand, water, surfboards, palm trees) and Train things (train, track, train light, train station).  Students place cards under the correct heading. Great for comprehension without forcing speaking.

Asking Questions

Teacher says: look! What is in the train car?
Students: beach balls!
Teacher says: How many beach balls can you see?
Students: two!

It’s a Low-pressure speaking practice and continue with the other cards.

Number Flashcards Activity (1–10)

Students use the surfboard number flashcards (1–10) to practice number recognition and writing. The student looks at the flashcard, says the number aloud, and writes the matching numeral on the card or on a worksheet.

Small cards

Bean Bag Game

Students take turns tossing the bean bag onto the cards or mats on the table. They say the word where the bean bag lands. This game promotes active participation.

Walk and Say Activity

Place the flashcards in a line on the floor. A student walks along the line, points to each card, and names it aloud. The class can repeat together or listen and check. This activity supports vocabulary recall.

Worksheets

Read and color the picture.
Follow the number–color key to color each part of the train. This activity helps students practice colors.

Cut and paste the words

Cut out the word cards and glue each word under the correct picture on the train. This activity helps students practice vocabulary recognition and reading skills. You can also dictate the colors of the items on the train.

From worksheets to 3D learning

Each worksheet works as an individual, focused task (coloring, cutting, matching, or counting), allowing students to practice vocabulary and numbers step by step. Once completed, the worksheets are transformed into a 3D train and station craft, encouraging students to speak, listen, and interact. Learners describe their trains, count and name the items, follow instructions, and role-play real-life situations, turning simple worksheets into meaningful, hands-on language practice.

Preparing for the 3D train project

These worksheets help students build the skills and vocabulary they need before creating the 3D train. Through coloring, tracing, counting, and matching, learners practice numbers, number words, and key transportation vocabulary. Each worksheet prepares a piece of the final craft, so when students assemble the 3D train and station, they are confident, engaged, and ready to use the language through speaking, listening, and simple storytelling.

Letter Tiles Activity

Students use the letter tiles to build the correct number word. They say each letter aloud as they place it, then read the completed word together. This activity helps students practice spelling.

Matching Mat Activity

Students match the picture or quantity cards to the correct number or number word on the mat. They place each card carefully and say the answer aloud. This activity supports number recognition and counting skills.

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Thanksgiving Counting Hats 1–10 Activities for Kindergarten ESL

 This resource is included in the Clothes Unit. CLICK here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Clothes-Unit-for-Kindergarten-Holistic-English-Series-12-6483533

The Thanksgiving Counting Hat 1 to 10 resource develops number recognition, counting, and basic vocabulary in English. The Thanksgiving hats and images make learning relevant to the season. The resource is print-and-go, simple to use in small groups, centers, or whole-class activities.

Students practice counting objects from 1 to 10, matching numerals and quantities using the flashcards.

By associating numbers with pictures, students strengthen their understanding of number words in English and improve pronunciation through repetition.

Order the Number small Cards. Mix all the number cards and spread them on the floor or your desk. Students will look carefully at each card — count the hats on the pilgrim and read the number word. Start with number one and place the cards in order up to ten. Then, say each number out loud: one, two, three, four…

Write the Number Word and Numeral. Slip the Thanksgiving flashcards into clear plastic sleeves and give students dry-erase markers to practice writing! Students look at the picture, then write the number word and the numeral on the card. This activity allows for hands-on writing practice and easy cleanup — just erase and reuse!

Students can also use the Thanksgiving flashcards to trace the numeral and the number word directly on the plastic sleeve using a dry-erase marker.

Feed the Pilgrim! – Counting Activity. Place the Pilgrim box or cutout in the center of the table or carpet area. Spread the small number cards face up in random order. Call out a number word (e.g., nine), or show a quantity card. Have students find the matching number card and “feed” it to the pilgrim by placing it into the pilgrim’s mouth. Continue until all numbers 1–10 have been fed to the pilgrim.

Read and Color the Pilgrim’s Hats. These worksheet helps students review colors and numbers 1 to 10.

A Worksheet for students to cut and paste the Thanksgiving-themed quantity pictures next to the matching numeral and number word. Then, they will trace the numeral and word to practice writing and color the pictures as dictated by the teacher.

Thanksgiving Counting Board Game. In this interactive board game, students move along a path numbered 1–10 using Thanksgiving-themed player pieces. When they land on a number, they say it out loud and collect the matching Pilgrim card with hats showing that quantity.

Thanksgiving Numbers Pocket Chart. This fun pocket chart activity helps students match number words, numerals, and quantities with a Thanksgiving theme! Students take turns placing the cards with Pilgrim boys, numbers, and words in the correct order. 

It’s a hands-on way to encourage teamwork and oral practice as students say each number aloud while matching. Perfect for small groups, centers, or whole-class review!

Build the Number Words. Students use the letter tiles to spell the number words shown on the flashcards. They look at the Pilgrim number card, say the word, and then arrange the tiles to spell it correctly.

Make and Describe Your Pilgrim Hat. Give each student the Pilgrim hat template to color, cut, and assemble. Encourage them to choose their favorite colors. Once finished, have students present their hats to the class using simple sentences such as: This is my Pilgrim hat. It’s black and green. This Encourages speaking confidence through short oral presentations.

Thanksgiving Counting Booklet. Each page features a large numeral, the number word, and a cute pilgrim with the matching number of hats to color.

Students can color, read, and assemble their own mini book to review counting and number words. It’s an engaging way to reinforce number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, and color vocabulary — all with a festive Thanksgiving theme!

Take a look at the Clothes Worksheets for Preschool ESL, where students can review and reinforce what they’ve learned through simple, engaging activities. 👉 Go to the worksheets post here: https://eflpreschoolteachers.blogspot.com/2021/01/clothes-unit-worksheets-for-esl-student.html

There is a clothes BUNDLE for teaching Kindergarten and Elementary Learners, here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Clothes-Unit-for-ESL-BUNDLE-6456962

Find engaging Thanksgiving activities for your English language learners. I've gathered interactive games, worksheets, and creative ideas to make this holiday both educational and exciting! Follow my Pinterest board for Thanksgiving resources here:

Thanksgiving ESL/EFL Resources

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