Free Number Line Templates for Word: 10 Easy Printables
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This free number line pack gives you 10 printable sheets as Word documents, each with six number lines: 0 to 10, 0 to 20, 0 to 100 in tens or in fives, and a blank number line to label yourself, on A4 or US Letter. I’m Patrick Elliott, a teacher and Inclusion Lead. Number lines are how I teach adding and subtracting before children are ready for written methods, so these include both ready-numbered lines and blank ones for jumps.
In this guide, you’ll find which number line suits which age, how to show adding and subtracting with jumps, and how to print the lines evenly.
What’s in the Number Line Templates
| Paper | Version | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 0 to 10 | First counting and adding |
| A4 | 0 to 20 | Adding and subtracting to 20 |
| A4 | 0 to 100 in Tens | Counting in tens |
| A4 | 0 to 100 in Fives | Counting in fives and tens |
| A4 | Blank | Write your own numbers |
| US Letter | 0 to 10 | First counting and adding |
| US Letter | 0 to 20 | Adding and subtracting to 20 |
| US Letter | 0 to 100 in Tens | Counting in tens |
| US Letter | 0 to 100 in Fives | Counting in fives and tens |
| US Letter | Blank | Write your own numbers |
👉 Six number lines on each page means one sheet covers a full set of questions, and the arrows show that numbers carry on past the end.
Which Number Line to Use
- 0 to 10: first counting, one more and one less, number bonds to 10.
- 0 to 20: adding and subtracting within 20 and bridging through 10.
- 0 to 100 in tens: counting in tens and rounding to the nearest 10.
- 0 to 100 in fives: counting in fives, with tens labelled and fives marked.
- Blank number line: write your own start and end, including negative numbers or fractions.
How to Add and Subtract on a Number Line
- Find the first number and mark it with a dot.
- To add, draw jumps to the right. To subtract, draw jumps to the left.
- Count the jumps as you go, then read the number where you land.
For 8 + 5, start at 8 and make five jumps to land on 13. Older children can jump 2 to reach 10, then 3 more, which is the same method used in mental maths.
How to Print at the Right Size
Print in landscape as the file is set up, so the line runs the full width of the page. Squeezing it onto portrait makes the jumps too small.
FAQs
Which number line suits young children?
Start with 0 to 10, then 0 to 20 once children count confidently past ten.
How do children use a blank number line?
They write their own start and end numbers and draw jumps to show how they add or subtract.
What is a blank number line?
A number line with tick marks but no numbers, so children or teachers can write their own start, end and steps.
Can I use the blank number line for negative numbers?
Yes. Write 0 in the middle and count back to the left for negative numbers.
Which number line is best for Reception or Kindergarten?
Start with 0 to 10, then move to 0 to 20 once children count confidently.
Why count in tens and fives?
The 0 to 100 lines in tens and fives build the steps children need for mental maths and telling the time.
Conclusion
This number line pack covers counting, adding and subtracting from 0 to 100, human-made by a teacher and ready to print from Word.
Choose your paper size above, download the ZIP, and for making 10 with counters see the ten frame templates.
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