Write Between Numbers and Color the Fruits

The Between Numbers Worksheet is a fun, fruit-themed printable designed to help young learners build number sequencing and counting skills. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early 1st grade students, this engaging worksheet asks kids to identify the number that comes between two others, then color that same number of fruits in each row.
This is a hands-on way to develop number sense and fine motor skills through writing and coloring. Simply download the free PDF, print it out, and watch your child learn with joy and confidence!

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Last updated April 3rd, 2025

How this worksheet supports learning goals

This worksheet helps children practice counting, number order, and comparing numbers. By writing the number that comes in between two others and coloring the corresponding number of fruits, kids strengthen both their numerical reasoning and hand-eye coordination.

For Teachers

Use this worksheet during math centers or as part of a number sequencing unit.
Pair with counting manipulatives (like counters or fruit toys) for tactile learning.
Turn it into a partner activity where students quiz each other on the number that comes between.

For Parents

Ask your child to say the numbers out loud while writing them to build verbal fluency.
Encourage your child to count aloud as they color the fruits — this reinforces number recognition.
Make it fun by pretending to “shop” for fruit — pick the right number of apples, oranges, or lemons!

How to Use This Worksheet

Print the Worksheet: Use A4 or US Letter paper for best results.
Identify the Numbers: In each row, your child sees two numbers with a blank box in between.
Fill in the Blank: Write the number that comes between the given pair.
Color the Fruits: Count and color that number of fruits to complete the activity.

Try singing the “1 to 10” song while pointing to the numbers — this helps kids quickly remember what comes next!

Required Skills: Counting from 1 to 10, number order, writing numerals, coloring within boundaries, and fine motor control.

Common Core Standards: This worksheet aligns with Kindergarten Mathematics Standards focused on counting and cardinality. It supports sequencing numbers and associating quantities with written numerals.

Reference: Kindergarten Math Standards

Related Standards:

CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.A.1: Count to 100 by ones and by tens.
CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.B.4: Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality.
CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.C.6: Identify whether the number of objects is greater than, less than, or equal to another group.

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