Community Helpers – Color by Teen Number Worksheets for Preschool & Early Elementary
These Community Helpers Color by Teen Number worksheets are a fun, no-prep way to help kids practice number recognition and early math facts. Designed for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students, these engaging printables reinforce teen numbers (11–19), simple addition, and number words, while kids enjoy coloring helpful community characters like firefighters, doctors, and more.
As a homeschooling mom of four kids I’ve created many printable packs to support different learning needs. These Community Helpers printables are always a hit in our home. They combine math, coloring, and real-world themes in a way that feels fun and meaningful for kids of all ages and abilities.
Learning Objectives – Early Math & Real-Life Awareness
These worksheets are designed to support:
- Teen number recognition (11–19)
- Early addition facts and number bonds
- Number word familiarity
- Visual discrimination and color matching
- Fine motor development through coloring
Kids will also get a chance to connect with real-world professions and the important roles helpers play in their communities.
What’s Included Community Helpers worksheet
This Community Helpers worksheet set includes:
- 10 color-by-number pages featuring different community helper characters
- Teen number math problems (e.g., 9+4 = 13, 10+8 = 18)
- Color codes using number values and number words
- A mix of single- and multi-digit equations
- Bright, engaging images for kids to color while solving
Each page includes simple instructions, making it easy for kids to work independently or with minimal guidance.
How to Use the Community Helpers worksheets
Here are a few ways to use these worksheets:
- Morning work or bell-ringer activity
- Math centers or partner work
- Quiet time or early finisher task
- Homework for number review
- Substitute plans that require no prep
How Kids Might Use Them
- Solve basic addition problems to find the correct teen number
- Match answers to a color key
- Use crayons or markers to color each space
- Strengthen math fluency while enjoying a relaxing, creative activity
Best for Ages & Grades
These worksheets are best for:
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- Preschoolers ready to explore early math concepts
They work well for a variety of skill levels and support both struggling learners and kids ready for enrichment.
Prep Instructions
No prep needed! Simply:
- Download the PDF
- Print the pages you want to use
- Provide coloring tools (crayons, markers, etc.)
Optional: Laminate and use with dry-erase markers for reusable classroom centers.
Suggested Materials
You may want to have on hand:
- Crayons or markers
- Dry-erase pockets (if laminated)
- Scissors (if using as part of a cut-and-paste unit)
- Pencil for writing optional answers
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Grab your Community Helpers Color by Teen Number Worksheets and make math time fun and purposeful!
