Hidden Numbers Worksheets

All 4 Hidden Numbers Worksheets, One by One

Here is a closer look at every page in this collection, with who it's best for and a coloring idea for each one.

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   1. Hidden Numbers on the Farm (1 to 6)

   A red barn, a silo, a cow, a pig, a hay bale and a duck pond. The numbers 1 to 6 hide in the farm: one is a fence post, one is the pig's curly tail, one swims in the pond like a swan. Which number does each animal hide? Numbers to find: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Page 2 is the answer key with every hidden picture circled. Easy puzzles build confidence before moving to bigger grids. Say the number out loud each time you trace it.

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   2. Hidden Numbers Under the Sea (0 to 9)

   Fish, an octopus, a jellyfish, kelp, a treasure chest and an anchor on the sea floor. All ten digits from 0 to 9 hide in the water: a bubble, a link of the anchor chain, the fishing line from the boat and more. Numbers to find: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Page 2 is the answer key with every hidden picture circled. Medium puzzles need a little planning, but no guessing. Count the pictures twice: once by pointing, once by coloring a dot on each one.

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   3. Hidden Numbers in Outer Space (0 to 9)

   A rocket blasting off from the moon, a ringed planet, a satellite, a flying saucer, a comet and a spiral galaxy. The digits 0 to 9 hide among the stars: a crater, the comet, a constellation and more. Numbers to find: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Page 2 is the answer key with every hidden picture circled. Medium puzzles need a little planning, but no guessing. Say the number out loud each time you trace it.

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   4. Hidden Numbers in a Winter Village (0 to 9)

   A snowy village with cozy houses, a church steeple, lamp posts, a snowman, a sled and a frozen pond. The digits 0 to 9 hide in the snow: chimney smoke, an icicle, a hockey stick, a tiny snowman and more. Numbers to find: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Page 2 is the answer key with every hidden picture circled. Take your time: every hard puzzle is solvable by logic alone. Say the number out loud each time you trace it.

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Tips for coloring Hidden Numbers Worksheets

• Find the numbers in order, 0 first and then 1, 2, 3, so none of them gets skipped.
• Trace each digit with your finger in the list before you search, so your eyes know its shape.
• Look for numbers that are turned: a 3 on its side can look like a cloud or a wave.

Fun facts about Hidden Numbers Worksheets

• The digits we use, 0 to 9, are called Hindu-Arabic numerals and came to Europe more than 800 years ago.
• A 6 turned upside down looks like a 9, which is why some sports jerseys and price tags underline them.
• With just ten digits you can write every whole number there is, by changing the place of each digit.

Fun ways to use your printables

• After finding a number, count that many things in the picture: find the 5, then count 5 stars or snowflakes.
• Add up all the numbers you found; the digits 0 to 9 always add up to 45.
• Go on a number hunt around the house and look for digits on clocks, books, cans and the TV remote.

How to print

Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.