The Matching Cupcakes (1–10) Cut and Paste Worksheets are a hands-on and engaging way for young learners to develop key numeracy skills. This interactive resource encourages students to count, read and recognise numbers in both numeral and word form, while also supporting fine motor development through cutting and gluing activities.

With adorable sprinkle-topped cupcake illustrations, this resource transforms number recognition into a fun and accessible activity. Whether your focus is on counting, reading number words, or connecting different number representations, these worksheets make a delightful addition to any numeracy block. Students practise important concepts like one-to-one correspondence, numeral identification, and number-word matching in a tactile, visual format.

These worksheets are perfect for use in Maths centres, early finisher tasks, small group interventions, or even as home learning. With multiple differentiated versions included, it’s easy to adapt this activity to suit the needs of your learners. From counting sprinkles to matching numerals and words, this cupcake-themed task will keep your students engaged while building a solid foundation in number sense.

Key Learning Outcomes

• ✅ Recognise and match numbers 1 to 10 in both numeral and word form
• ✅ Count objects with one-to-one correspondence
• ✅ Strengthen fine motor skills through cutting and pasting
• ✅ Build confidence in connecting different number representations

What’s Included

• Two versions of cut and paste worksheets:
  • - Count the Sprinkles: Match quantity to numeral or word
  • - Number and Word Matching: Match numerals to words or words to numerals
• Printable cupcake squares for students to cut and match
• Answer sheet options for easy checking

Materials Needed

• Printed worksheet pages
• Scissors and glue sticks
• Pencils or crayons (optional for decorating or tracing)
• Counting manipulatives such as counters or buttons (optional support tool)

How to Use

1. Choose the activity version best suited to your students' needs.
2. Students cut out the cupcake cards from the bottom of the page.
3. They match each cupcake to the correct numeral or number word on the grid.
4. Encourage students to count carefully and double-check their matches.
5. Once matched, students glue the cupcake pieces into place to complete the worksheet.

Ideas for Classroom Use

• 💡 Use in numeracy rotations as a targeted number recognition activity
• 💡 Provide for fast finishers to reinforce early counting and matching skills
• 💡 Include in intervention groups for students needing extra practise with number identification
• 💡 Send home as a fine motor and number review task

Top Teacher Tips

• 💛 Model the process together on the mat or screen before moving to independent work
• 💛 Laminate a few sets of cupcake pieces for use in reusable matching games
• 💛 Encourage students to verbalise their thinking as they count and match
• 💛 Use completed worksheets as a portfolio check-in for numeracy observation

These Matching Cupcake Worksheets are a fun and effective way to bring number recognition to life. Whether students are counting sprinkles or reading number words, they’ll be building a strong foundation for number sense – with a sprinkle of fun on top!

This pairs perfectly with our Matching Cupcakes (1–10) Activity.