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quick trick: how to teach kids to write number 5

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how to teach kids to write number 5Many, many children I know have a difficult time learning to write number five.

Actually many children I know have a difficult time writing many of the numbers because they don’t have many opportunities to write them like they do with letters.  But I think that especially when kiddos turn five–and when they’re ready to head to Kindergarten–it’s important that they know how to write ‘their’ number. 

Five is a big year–at least it is in our house.  It means preschool is nearly over.  It means Kindergarten is around the corner.  Five just sounds bigger than four. For us, five is big.

So this Quick Trick focuses on a silly little way that we teach our kids to remember how to write that sometimes tricky numero cinco.

Here’s the skinny. . .

  • How to Teach Kids to Write (the sometimes tricky) Number 5: Giving kiddos many, many opportunities to practice writing both letters and numbers is key to having them meet with success.

Lots of practice, many varied techniques, and making it all silly–and fun!–so they don’t even realize they’re learning has been a focus for us since the kids were little.  So this silly little saying is what did it for Maddy, Owen, and Cora, and I have my dad to thank for it.

It’s helped us all learn how to write that big, important number 5.


 

 

And that’s it! Hope it works for you, and if you have any techniques you use to teach your kids the other numbers, please share! I’d love to learn more from the experts!

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  1. trisha

    May 10, 2012 at 9:53 am

    This is soooo fabulous! and so friggin adorable!!!! THANKYOU!!!

    Reply
    • amy

      May 10, 2012 at 9:05 pm

      Trisha! THANK YOU, my friend!!

      Reply
  2. Carolyn Wilhelm

    May 10, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Five is the favorite answer in math for young children. if you ask a math problem, often children wil answer five. When asked their favorite number many will say 5 (and they will probably be 4 or 5). Five is a really big event! So, you are right, they should know how the write it. Thanks for making this video. Carolyn

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    • amy

      May 10, 2012 at 8:37 pm

      Thank YOU Carolyn, for your kind words and feedback!! Five IS a big number. . .

      Reply
  3. moorni

    May 10, 2012 at 11:41 am

    Love it! I never thought to use the window and what a great way to describe writing 5. My son just turned 5 last week so I look forward to trying this with him this weekend.

    Thanks!
    Nina

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    • amy

      May 10, 2012 at 9:05 pm

      Nina!! thank you SO much, my friend!! let me know how it goes!!

      Reply
  4. Sheryl

    May 10, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    Amy,
    There’s also some really neat poems and number booklets on Teachers Pay Teachers with all the numbers. I like your fresh take on making five! Thanks. We use fat ol’ five goes down and around with a hat on top. I like yours going around the corner.

    Reply
    • amy

      May 10, 2012 at 8:27 pm

      Sheryl–thank you thank you!! I’ll have to check them out–for sure! Thanks for reading, my friend, and huge thanks for taking the time to write!

      Reply
  5. Sheryl

    May 10, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    Amy,
    There’s also some really neat poems and number booklets on Teachers Pay Teachers with all the numbers. I like your fresh take on making five! Thanks. We use fat ol’ five goes down and around with a hat on top. I like yours going around the corner. I love your site!

    Reply
  6. Zoe

    June 26, 2013 at 2:33 am

    Thank you so much for this. My son had been having a hard time with 5 and he got it immediately after trying your method. Very grateful to you for sharing this.

    Reply
    • amy mascott

      June 26, 2013 at 6:19 am

      you are SO welcome! glad it helped, zoe!!

      Reply
  7. Andrea

    November 12, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    This tip has been so incredibly helpful. My FIVE year old son absolutely loves it. Thank you so much for taking the time to share it. I totally love it.

    Reply
    • amy mascott

      November 12, 2013 at 8:38 pm

      thank you thank you! so happy to hear that it works for your son, Andrea!!

      Reply
  8. Mona

    November 28, 2013 at 7:20 am

    Hello
    Thank you for your video
    I hope this E-mail finds you well.
    My son now is 5 years and 4 months.
    He know the letters oral and he can recognize the numbers from book also he knows the concept of the numbers.
    BUT he can’t write at all it’s hardly he learn how to write 1 and two, although he knows how to hold the pencil with right way??
    Do you think he needs something or he will be like that for ever?
    You know am worried about my son so is that normal in that age not to be able to write??
    Thank you very much
    Mona

    Reply
    • amy mascott

      December 1, 2013 at 6:25 am

      Hi, Mona!
      I know you are worried–but perhaps you can talk to his teacher and see what he or she says?

      Or consider trying some of the ideas here: http://teachmama.com/white-board-writing/ or here: http://teachmama.com/sticky-finger-writing/

      Let me know!!

      Reply
  9. t

    June 16, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    I found your site years ago with my then 5 year old, now i’m back again LEARNING NEW TIPS MANY YEARS LATER. tHANKS FOR ALL YOU’VE SHARED.

    Reply

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