Trace the dotted numbers carefully.
The big number shows you the way: the thick dot is where you start, the arrow shows where to go, and the empty ring is where the stroke ends.
Almost every digit starts at the top. Only for the 4, the 5 and the 7 do you lift the pencil once, the small numbers next to them show the order.
Then write the number all by yourself in the empty box.
Example
For parents
What does this exercise practice?
This exercise practices the motor skill of writing digits correctly and legibly, the foundation for all later math exercises.
Common pitfalls
Some digits are written mirror-reversed, especially the 3, 5 and 9. A mirror check helps: if the child holds the number next to a printed one, the difference shows right away.
How to practice at home
Trace the number on the child's back with your finger and let them guess which one it is. This builds a physical feel for the shape of the digit.
Related: Dot Field, Number Line