We don't spend a lot of formal instruction time on Ordinal Numbers. Mostly, we learn it in mini-lessons/activities (Math Warm-Ups) and in context through other problems. But here are a few quick activities I do to make sure the kids have a good understanding of it...
In Texas, kindergartners only need to verbally name the positions 1st, 2nd and 3rd. If they can go beyond 3rd, and/or write the ordinal numbers (abbreviations), they recieve an "exceeds expectations" on their report card.
Download Color Train (Ordinal Numbers)
Download Animal School (Ordinal Numbers)
Both of the next ones are in one document.
Download Ordinal Numbers_fish_animal train
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The next activity is a fun one-- 4 riddles that the kids have to solve (process of elimination).
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