Say It, Make It, Write It Series: Count It, Numbers In Standard and Word Form

This class is led by an occupational therapist, sharing handwriting help techniques to make handwriting practice easy and fun for all learners here on Outschool. Not all learners are ready for the demands of handwriting-- but all learners can learn about proper letter and number forms at any age. Join today! 

In this ongoing class, learners review a number in standard (numerical) form and word form each week. 

Week of Feb. 7th:  0, zero (CURRENT)
Week of Feb. 14th:  1, one
Week of Feb. 21st:  2, two
Week of Feb. 28th:  3, three
Week of Mar. 7th:  4, four
Week of Mar. 14th:  5, five
Week of Mar. 21st:  6, six
Week of Mar. 28th:  7, seven
Week of Apr. 4th:  8, eight
Week of Apr. 11th:  9, nine
This ongoing schedule cycles back to zero. 

Say it-- Learners participate in identifying a match of a number on-screen in both standard form and word form.  
Identifying the single-digit number of the week hidden among multiple digits. 

Make it-- Learners engage in molding the weekly number in standard form using play dough. 
Forming simple lines to construct proper number forms following live demonstration. 

Write it-- Learners receive instruction on-screen to write the number of the week along primary lines in standard and word form. 
Improve size, spacing, and overall handwriting quality. 

Count it-- Learners return to the molded number of the week and count its value using a tactile method.
Improve number awareness and promote math skills. 

A weekly worksheet (1) is provided. Printing is suggested, but not required. Primary lined paper is required if the worksheet cannot be printed. Primary lined template available upon request. 


Disclosure: I am a licensed Occupational Therapist. I have received specialized handwriting training. While my classes aim to help learners with pre-handwriting and handwriting skills, these classes should not be used in place of therapeutic interventions. Please seek medical advice for any developmental concerns.