Counting Number Rods

This popsicle stick number rods resource includes 5 printable sets representing numbers 0–10, along with number tiles from 0–20.

You can use these hands-on materials to build strong early math skills through simple, flexible activities.

What learners practice:

• 1:1 correspondence
• Counting skills
• Number identification
• Matching numbers to quantities
• Comparing numbers (more/less)
• Ordering numbers
• Building teen numbers

How to use it:

• Match number rods to correct number tiles
• Arrange rods from smallest to largest
• Compare two rods to identify which has more or less
• Combine rods to form teen numbers (e.g., 10 + 3 = 13)

Each set comes with complete lesson plans and multiple activity ideas, so you can easily adjust for different learning levels or teaching setups.

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