Number Matching Cut and Paste Activity (1-10)
Is your child ready to learn how to count? This free number matching cut and paste printable activity combines number recognition with counting and is a lot of fun!
The activity is suitable for toddlers and preschoolers and is the perfect way to develop those math skills early on.
Improve number recognition, develop counting skills, and get them having fun with cutting and pasting while improving their motor and concentration skills.
Download the free printable at the bottom of the post and let the learning begin!
Cut and Paste Number Matching Activity

One thing you can always do to get children excited is introduce something new.
So if your little one spends most of the time painting, tracing, coloring in, etc, these count, cut and paste worksheets will definitely have them looking forward to doing some learning.
After learning to recognize numbers and understanding the number sequence, the next thing to do is teach your child how to count.
The concept of concentrating and learning can seem boring to most children. After all, all they want to do is have fun, fun, and more fun!
Making use of colorful and familiar graphics (i.e. apples on a tree for this printable) helps them relate and actually do the activity without realizing they are learning.
This printable pdf includes numbers 1 to 10 and is especially suitable for young minds.
Always remember not to put pressure on your little one, work at a pace they are comfortable with so they can stay engaged for longer.
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How To Use This Printable
For this number matching cut and paste activity, you will need:
- Printable number matching pdf (download for free at the bottom of this post)
- Pair of scissors
- Glue for pasting
- Laminating machine (if you want to reuse the printable repeatedly without losing quality)
After you download the free printable number match activity, print and cut out the numbers and get them ready for pasting.

Let your child count from 1 to 10 to get things started and let them place the cut-out numbers in the correct sequence.
From there, let them count the apples on the trees, one tree at a time. They should count how many apples there are and paste the matching number.
For example, for three apples, let them count to three while you point at each apple for them to get a sense of counting.
Your little one doesn’t have to count and match all the numbers the first time. Depending on their age and level of interest, count, cut, and paste three numbers or five.
First, teach counting by following the number sequence. Once your child is used to counting, you can pick numbers and quantities randomly to make things a little bit challenging and improve their memory skills.
Since children learn the most when they are having fun, make sure you add a lot of smiles, and a playful tone, and be flexible and ready to do something else in case they are not instantly interested.
Cut and Paste Numbers 1-10 Printable – Free Download
Get the free printable number matching cut and paste pdf below and start teaching your child how to count from 1 to 10.
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