Printable Ordinal Numbers Worksheets
Printable ordinal numbers worksheets for kindergarten and 1st grade, with an answer key on every sheet. The sets below cover 4 different skills, so you can start where your child actually is. Available as visual guides and word problems.
Targeted Practice by Skill
About Ordinal Numbers
What this skill is
Ordinal numbers indicate position or order in a sequence (1st/first, 2nd/second, 3rd/third up to 20th), distinct from cardinal numbers that count total quantities.
When children learn it
Ordinal numbers are taught in kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Teaching Tips
- Line up toy cars and ask which car is 1st, 2nd, or 3rd from the front.
- Check the reference arrow that indicates where the line starts.
Common Mistakes
- Counting total items instead of naming a single position in line.
- Confusing position direction (counting from right instead of left).