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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Counting Fingers 1–10 | Body Unit Activities for Kindergarten ELLs

 This resource is also included here: Body Unit for Kindergarten-Holistic English Series #11, prepare for your lesson plan to teach Kindergarten ELLs at this link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Body-Unit-for-Kindergarten-Holistic-English-Series-11-6416731

Students will review the words of body parts (“finger” / “hand”) while practicing numbers 1–10, reinforcing both math and language. Help your students learn numbers 1–10 while exploring body parts with this engaging, hands-on resource perfect for kindergarten and early elementary English language learners! This comprehensive Body Unit set includes flashcards, worksheets, games, and interactive activities that combine math, language, and body awareness.

 Since children have their fingers with them, they can physically count along, which builds comprehension. They see the flashcard, move their fingers, and write the numeral and word, which strengthens memory through multiple channels.

 Placing stickers directly on each finger turns abstract numbers into something concrete that children can see and touch. It also strengthens one-to-one correspondence as each sticker represents one finger, helping students clearly connect the numeral to the exact quantity.

Students will physically stack cups as they say the number helping kinesthetic learners.  Strengthen number recognition by using the numeral small card, number word, and showing the number with their fingers ties together all three forms of number practice.

Having to swat the correct numeral and finger card builds speed in identifying numbers and quantities.

By matching the small cards, it supports ELL vocabulary growth. Seeing the hand image ties numbers directly to the body, reinforcing “finger(s)” vocabulary alongside numeracy.

Students see the correct spelling on the small card and practice copying it using fun foam letters, building confidence with English number words.

Students review both body parts (head, hand, arm, fingers, etc.) and numbers in the same worksheet. Tracing the labels gives practice with spelling and correct word placement.

Students who are not yet confident with spelling can still successfully match body part words to the correct place in this worksheet.

Using scissors and glue strengthens hand coordination, which supports both writing and self-care skills.

Learners can complete the activity on their own, giving teachers space to support others.

The file folder combines multiple skills. Students practice colors, numbers, and body vocabulary (hands, fingers) all at once. File folder games are perfect for literacy/math centers, letting students work at their own pace.

Students practice counting and speaking, number words, numerals, and body parts while playing with the printable board game.

Students can complete puzzles alone or collaboratively.

Body unit craft activity English learners, blog post:   https://eflpreschoolteachers.blogspot.com/2021/01/body-unit-craft.html

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Farm Unit Goats

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This mini-unit helps students practice farm vocabulary, colors, and simple sentences through interactive activities such as flashcards, puzzles, worksheets, and speaking tasks. By focusing on goats, students can build confidence and use language in meaningful and repeated contexts.

Goats, are familiar and interesting to young learners. This resource incorporates visuals, to support language comprehension through physical interaction.

🎴 Goat Flashcards and Guessing Game

Flashcards offer a clear, simple image of a goat in 11 different colors, giving visual support to young learners. Using flashcards can encourage students to speak in English by describing the farm animal: It’s a yellow goat. Use the puzzle piece to mark the color and then noun order.

Fold any of the farm flashcard. Add the binder clip to make it stand and open the door of the farm and play the peek-a-boo game. Place any goat behind the door and have the students peek and guess which goat is there: I can see a white goat!

Mix up the farm goat flashcards with other farm animal cards that are included in the farm unit resource. Here are the links to the blog posts:

https://eflpreschoolteachers.blogspot.com/2024/07/farm-unit-cows.html

https://eflpreschoolteachers.blogspot.com/2023/09/farm-unit-chicken-for-ell.html

🧩 Small Cards and Puzzle Activities

The small cards allow for movement-based activities, like this puzzle that you can create by cutting the cards vertically in 2 or3 pieces. This kind of activities promotes engagement and helps with memory retention.

✏️ Worksheets and Writing Practice

Use the goat worksheets to practice early reading and writing skills. Tracing the sentences helps young ELLs develop their letter recognition and writing abilities.

🎯 Bingo Game with Goats

Use the play Bingo worksheet for an easy game. Students will color the goats in any of 11 colors participating in the cards. Use them to call out the goats. When a student crosses out all the goats wins.

📊 Pocket Chart Activities

Pocket charts provide a flexible, hands-on way to display the written cards. Students will physically move pieces (pictures of the goats or words) into place to match picture to phrases or sentences.

🎨 Pattern and Color Practice

Use the same cards from above and plan a pattern activity. It will allow students to repeatedly hear and use color names ("purple goat, pink goat, brown goat, white goat"), reinforcing language acquisition in a fun and interactive way.

🧩 Puzzle and Problem-Solving

Farm Animals Puzzles help students develop problem-solving skills by figuring out how the color and goat pieces fit together.

🎭 Goat Finger Puppets for Speaking

Finger puppets are used for speaking practice. Students answer questions and describe goats, helping them use language in a fun and interactive way. 

There are worksheets to practice the farm unit vocabulary and structures, go to the blog post:   https://eflpreschoolteachers.blogspot.com/2022/04/farm-unit-worksheets-for-kindergarten.html 

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