Free Printable Numbers 16-20 Worksheets - Trace, Count & Master Place Value

Complete the first stage of numeracy with our Advanced Numbers Adventure: 16-20 Worksheets. This 5-page printable PDF is specifically designed for older preschoolers and early elementary students (ages 6-8) to master the transition from teen numbers to the first full two-ten milestone (20).

Our "Numbers 16-20" pack focuses on Advanced Number Recognition and the logic of place value. It includes guided tracing for 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20, alongside visual breakdowns (e.g., 1 Ten + 9 Ones = 19). Children will enjoy counting 16 bees, 17 strawberries, 18 fish, 19 stars, and 20 cookies. The worksheets also feature Sequencing Challenges (what comes after 17?) and a fun Color by Advanced Numbers section to ensure learning sticks through creative play.

A vital resource for parents and teachers to build mathematical confidence and prepare children for larger numbers and basic addition.

What’s Included in This Educational Pack:

• Advanced Tracing & Writing: Focused practice for numbers 16-20 to refine pen control and number formation.
• Place Value Logic: Visual equations explaining how teen numbers are built (1 Ten + X Ones) and the shift to 2 Tens for the number 20.
• Visual Counting Mastery: Fun themes like sea life (fish) and treats (cookies) to help children count larger sets of objects.
• Number Sequences: Interactive "fill in the blanks" tasks to teach the order and relationship between numbers (Before/After/Between).
• Color-Coded Learning: A creative wrap-up activity using a color-by-number key to reinforce recognition of 16 through 20.

Instructions for Parents & Teachers:

1. The Big "20": Highlight the number 20 as a special moment. Explain that we now have TWO full groups of ten, which is why it starts with a '2'.
2. Mental Math Prep: Use the sequence exercises to ask "What comes next?" without looking at the paper, helping to build mental number lines.
3. Count and Cross: For larger groups like 20 cookies, teach the child to put a small 'X' on each one they count so they don't get lost.
4. Reward the Milestone: Completing up to 20 is a huge achievement in early math! Celebrate this success to keep the child motivated for the next level.