Free Printable Number 18 Coloring Page with Cute Ladybugs for Kids

This is a free printable number 18 coloring page with a large and bold number with a cute and lively garden scene with cute ladybugs, making it a wonderful activity for early math and counting practice.

At the center of a playful garden scene, there is a large, numbered sign with the number 18 outlined in a bold, bold black font.In the center of a whimsical garden scene, there’s a large, numbered sign with the number 18 outlined in a bold, bold black font. This delightful coloring page features fun nature art and basic early learning and counting.

The Number 18

The number 18 is a great number to master in early math and is a number that extends the double-digit learning beyond the teens. It’s a great way to practice large number counting, grouping and understanding how digits can be used together to make larger numbers.

Why Ladybugs?

Young children love ladybugs and they make a great visual aid to teach the number 18. Every little ladybug gives a unique character to point to when counting and to count out loud, and helps to make the abstract two-digit number a fun, interactive counting game.

Coloring Ideas

For ladybugs, a bright red or warm orange wing cover is a good choice, with deep black spots, head and fine details. Number 18: Give the child an opportunity to select their favorite color to colour in the middle number to make it theirs. Garden & Background: Paint flowers in bright pinks and yellows, leaves in fresh greens and the little watering can in a fun accent color.

Simple Number 18 Activities

Use a finger to trace the numbers 1 and 8 before coloring and practice making straight lines then circles with the finger.

Point to each ladybug one-by-one while counting them aloud with the students to develop one-to-one correspondence.

Identify and practice counting sets and groupings of small flowers and tufts of grass in the background.

Questions to Ask

How many are there for you to find of cute ladybugs crawling around the number 18?

Can you count all of the spots on one of the ladybugs?

Which colors would you choose for the flowers in this garden?

There are a number of ways to use this page: This printable is perfect for a quiet time at home, a rainy day craft or a little math kitchen table fun. In the classroom, teachers can use it as a math center activity, number-of-the-week or incorporate it into a classroom unit on animals in spring.

Printing Tips

To maintain bold outlines and stop markers bleeding through, print this page at 100% (or “Actual Size”) on standard size paper or cardstock.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• This coloring page is optimal for which age group?

Perfect for kids ages 4-8 learning fine motor skills and double digits.

• What is the benefit of colouring numbers for early learning?

It is a visual/verbal recognition and fine-motor skills development exercise, which helps the child to relate the written symbols to actual amounts.

• Is this suitable for classroom lessons?

Yes, teachers often have to use these printable sheets for group counting and early math station activities.