Number Tracing Cards 0–20: Free Printable Counting Cards for Ages 3–6

Quick summary

Number Tracing Cards 0–20 is a 17-page PDF with 21 double-sided cards for children ages 3 to 6. On the front, children start at 1, follow the arrows, stop at the star, and count the pictures. On the back, they trace the dots and write the number in the empty box. Four quick games are included: pick a card, show me, missing number, and 0 to 20.

At a glance

• Ages 3–6 (about 3.5 and up)
• 17 pages · 21 cards (0–20)
• English numerals
• Free download, no sign-up
• Cut on the dotted horizontal line, fold on the vertical line, print outside, laminate

How does this book help your child?

Short cards suit short sessions and quick games:

• Gradual writing: arrows first, then dots, then writing alone in the empty box.
• Numeral and quantity together: counting the pictures links each number to “how many”.
• It takes time: children can need months to master one-to-one correspondence, so there is no rush.
• Quick games: pick a card, show me, missing number, and 0 to 20.

Ages are approximate and every child has their own pace.

What is inside the file?

• 21 double-sided cards for the numbers 0–20.
• Pages for parents and teachers with how to present and the games.

Guide for parents and teachers: how to use the book

Set up

1. Print on A4 at 100% (Actual size).
2. Cut on the dotted horizontal line, then fold on the vertical line (print on the outside) and laminate.
3. Use a dry-erase marker and a soft cloth.

Games

• Pick a card: your child draws a card and says the number.
• Show me: you say a number and your child shows the card.
• Missing number: line up the cards and hide one.
• 0 to 20: put the cards in order.

Five to ten minutes is plenty. Stop when your child gets tired.

Next step: For longer practice, try Numbers 0–20 Tracing & Counting Workbook.

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. Source reviewed October 2026.