Arabic Numbers 0–20 Tracing & Counting Workbook for Ages 3–6 (Free PDF)

Quick summary

Arabic Numbers 0–20 is a 29-page PDF for children ages 3 to 6 using the Arabic-Indic numerals (٠ ١ ٢ ٣ …). Children trace, write, count pictures, and color circles. There are two gentle check-ups (not for grades), a memory challenge, a progress page, and a certificate. The workbook is in Arabic; this page gives you the English guide.

At a glance

• Ages 3–6
• 29 pages · PDF
• Arabic-Indic numerals ٠–٢٠ (English numerals have their own workbook)
• Free download, no sign-up
• Best with a pencil, or a dry-erase marker after laminating

How does this book help your child?

The goal is to link each numeral to its quantity, not just copy its shape:

• Step-by-step writing: finger, dots, faint numeral, then write alone.
• Counting with quantity: counting pictures and coloring circles links each numeral to “how many”.
• It takes time: children can need months to master one-to-one correspondence, which builds toward understanding that the last number counted tells how many.
• Gentle check-ups after ١٠ and ٢٠, for encouragement, not grades.

Ages are approximate. If your child is tired or resisting, stop and come back another day.

What is inside the file?

• Numerals ٠ to ١٠, then check-up 1.
• Numerals ١١ to ٢٠, then check-up 2.
• Memory challenge, progress page, certificate, and a guide for parents (in Arabic).

Guide for parents and teachers: how to use the book

For parents who don’t read Arabic

• The numerals are: ٠ (0) ١ (1) ٢ (2) ٣ (3) ٤ (4) ٥ (5) ٦ (6) ٧ (7) ٨ (8) ٩ (9) ١٠ (10).
• Numerals are written left to right, even though Arabic text runs right to left.
• The instructions inside the PDF are in Arabic. This page explains what you need.

How to present

1. Count real objects first (spoons, toys).
2. Finger first from ١, then trace the dots, then the faint numeral, then write alone.
3. Count the pictures, then color that many circles.
4. Stop without pressure if your child resists.

Print on A4 at 100% (Actual size). Keep sessions short.

Next step: Continue with the Arabic letters books to pair numbers with reading.

Frequently asked questions

License and terms of use

• Allowed: print and laminate for personal use with your own children, and in the classroom or learning sessions.
• Allowed: share the link to this page with others.
• Not allowed: selling the file or any part of it, uploading it to another website, channel, group or store, or presenting it as someone else’s work.
• Commercial use (books or products for sale) requires written permission.

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Printed and laminated version: coming soon.

Sources

• University of Washington I-LABS — Building one-to-one correspondence skills

Ages are approximate. Sources reviewed October 2026.