EFL Elementary Teachers: Counting 1–20 cows | Numbers Activities for Elementary ELLs

miércoles, 15 de octubre de 2025

Counting 1–20 cows | Numbers Activities for Elementary ELLs

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The Counting Cows 1 to 20 resource can be used to support math and language development. This resource perfect for math centers, ESL lessons, or thematic farm units.

These Counting Cows 1 to 20 flashcards are designed to help elementary English language learners build number recognition, counting skills, and English vocabulary through a farm-themed visual experience. Each card helps students make the connection between numerals, quantities, and number words.

Cow Line-Up with flashcards: Give each student a flashcard and have them line up in numerical order from 1 to 20. Then, mix up the cards and have them fix the sequence again.

Find My Match:
Cut the word out of the flashcards and have one with numerals and another with cows. Hand in the parts randomly in to your students. They will walk around the room to find their matching pair (for example, the “15” card finds the cow image with fifteen grass pieces).

Games with the Small Counting Cow Cards. These smaller cards are ideal for hands-on games, centers, and pair work. Their compact size makes them perfect for tabletop activities.

Number Bingo. Use the printable blank bingo grid. Students write any number from 1 to 20 on each space. The teacher calls a number, and students cross it out. The first to fill a row or column shouts, “Moo Bingo!”. Have the save the grid and use it to play at any time during the unit.

I used the small counting cow cards along with fun foam letters and numbers for a hands-on writing activity. Students built and wrote number words and numeral. This activity helps children strengthen spelling, number recognition.

Students look at the small counting cow cards and write the numbers words and numeral with a pencil on their paper.

Match the Cows and Numbers small cards. Students count the grass on each cow card and find the matching number. This simple hands-on activity helps students connect quantity with numerals, strengthens counting and reinforces number recognition in English. It’s also great for pair or small-group work, encouraging communication and cooperative learning.

Students start by coloring the numbers on each grass piece in the first worksheet. Then, they complete the answer worksheet by writing the color words that match each number. These worksheets help students connect numbers, colors, and words.

Read and Color the Grass worksheet set. Students read simple sentences and color the pieces of grass according to the instructions.

Complete the Number Sequence worksheet where students fill in the missing number words and numerals to complete each sequence. Completing number sequences helps students develop number sense and understand numerical order. It also builds logical thinking, pattern recognition, and counting fluency.

In this worksheet, students match each numeral to its number word and then color the spaces as directed by the teacher.

In this worksheet, students unscramble the mixed-up letters to form the correct number words. This activity strengthens spelling, word recognition, and problem-solving skills.

Number Matching Games where students connect the numeral, number word, and quantity shown on the cards. The interactive format keeps learners engaged while reinforcing both math and English language skills through play.

Use the game board with four different paths. When students land on a square, they say the number and using any of the cards available, match it to the quantity cow card. The students with the most cards wins.