Help your early learner grow their counting and handwriting confidence with the number 9!
This printable worksheet introduces the number nine using a large pen illustration at the top of the page. Children begin by tracing the digit 9 using dotted lines that guide proper handwriting strokes. They also practice writing the number word “nine,” building early phonics and number–word recognition.
At the bottom, the worksheet includes a row of 10 small pens. Kids are asked to color 9 pens, a hands-on counting task that helps them understand the quantity of nine in a meaningful, visual way. This combination of tracing, spelling, and counting makes the worksheet both educational and engaging.
What’s Inside the Number 9 Worksheet
- Large pen illustration to introduce the theme
- Digit 9 with dotted tracing lines for writing practice
- Number word “nine” for early reading and spelling
- 10 small pens with the instruction: “Color 9 pens”
- Clear and simple layout designed for young learners
This structure gives children multiple ways to understand the number nine—visually, verbally, and through hands-on activities.
How to Use This Printable
- Print on A4 or US Letter paper
- Give your child a pencil for tracing and crayons or markers for coloring
- Say together: “This is the number 9. N-I-N-E spells nine.”
- Encourage careful tracing of the digit and number word
- Have kids color 9 pens, counting aloud as they color each one
- Extend learning by finding nine real objects around the room
(nine crayons, nine toys, nine beads, nine books)
These steps help children build number recognition, develop handwriting control, and practice real counting skills.
Learning Benefits
- Strengthens number recognition for both digit and word
- Builds fine motor skills through tracing and coloring
- Reinforces one-to-one correspondence when counting 9 items
- Encourages visual and hands-on learning
- Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, homeschool, or at-home math time
By combining writing, counting, and coloring, this worksheet gives children a well-rounded introduction to the number nine. The friendly pen illustrations help keep the activity fun, while the structured tracing and counting tasks support early math development.
Download the free PDF below and let kids trace, spell, count, and color their way to learning the number 9 – nine with pens!
