Giraffes Numbers 1 to 20 for Elementary EFL

 This resource for ESL Teachers is included in the Zoo Animals for EFL. Click here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Zoo-Animals-Flashcards-for-EFL-3611842

Young learners often recognize numbers before they truly understand quantity. Using giraffes to teach numbers 1–20 helps students visually connect numerals with amounts in a clear, concrete way. The tall, repeated giraffe images make counting more meaningful and memorable for early ESL learners.

Use Flashcards for Number Recognition

Use the number 1 to 20 flash cards to play a quick lineup game. Hand in a set of cards to each group and at your signal have them line up in order and then say each number. This activity is perfect as a math warm-up or review activity 

Practice with Small Cards

Focus on recognizing and counting from 1 to 20  numbers and saying them out loud with the flashcards and the small cards. Match numbers to words or arrange numbers in order. This works on One-to-one correspondence. Studenmts can sit in ESL centers or small groups.   

Reinforce Learning with Worksheets

Use the worksheets set for the students to recognize numerals (1-20) and associate them with their written forms.

More worksheets to help teachers track student progress in number recognition and writing  within the Zoo animal themes.

There is a Bingo with two boards, where students can write 10 numbers out of the 20 and play use the small cards as calling cards. Pull out the bingo as many times as you want.

Play a Numbers Mat Game

Reinforce counting skills by providing a fun matching game. Encourage students to use full sentences like "I see a giraffe with number 18."

Place number cards (1-20) in a pile and giraffe number mats on the table.

Students take turns picking a card and placing it on the correct mat.

Have it available for early finisher tasks.  

Students can say the numbers out loud as they match the numeral cards, reinforcing pronunciation.

When integrating animals with math vocabulary use the mats ready to print in this resource. Cut all the number mats and there is another game to play. Time students to see how quickly they can match all numbers correctly.

Use the Number Wheel for Practice

Make learning interactive with this Number 1 to 20 wheel. Works well for whole-class activities, small group practice, or individual learning stations and for beginner ESL / EFL students.

Play a Numbers Board Game

The board game is for students to identify, read, and say numbers on the card of the color that the player landed on as they move along the path. Use for oral counting and pronunciation. 

This Lions at School vocabulary games resource helps elementary ESL students practice school vocabulary through engaging and interactive activities.Go here:   https://eflelementaryresources.blogspot.com/2025/03/giraffes-numbers-1-to-20-for-elementary.html

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