50+ Cute Thanksgiving Number Puzzles 1-20 to Practice Ordering Numbers

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Is teaching number order feeling a little… stuffed this November?

You’ve counted out loud. You’ve pointed at the number chart. And still, 7 somehow comes after 9.

Sound familiar?

Don’t worry friend, I’ve got you covered.

Why Number Puzzles Work So Well

Here’s the thing. Number puzzles are self-correcting.

Your kids don’t need to know the number order yet. They just piece the strips together until the picture makes sense: a turkey, a pie, a cozy fall scene.

Put a strip in the wrong spot? The picture looks funny. They’ll spot it right away and fix it on their own. No adult needed.

Now picture this…

After a few puzzles, they start noticing the numbers at the bottom. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Over and over.

And that’s how number order starts to stick, without a single drill.

Pretty neat, right?

What’s Inside the Thanksgiving Number Puzzles

Number Puzzles 1-10

For young learners who are just meeting their numbers.

Number Puzzles 11-20

Teen numbers are tricky, and these cute puzzles make them a lot more fun to practice.

3 Bonus Review Pages

Once the puzzles are done, these help your kids show what they’ve learned:

• Tracing numbers: trace 1-5, 1-10 and 1-20
• Missing numbers: look back at the puzzles and fill in the missing numbers
• Counting on: write the next number in the sequence

How to Prep Them (2 Ways)

Option #1: Prep ahead

1. Print on cardstock so the strips hold up to little hands.
2. Laminate if you want to reuse them every November.
3. Cut along the lines into strips.
4. Store each puzzle in its own zip bag or envelope.
5. Tape a small picture of the finished puzzle on the front if your kids need a hint.

Option #2: Print & Go (Recommended!)

1. Just print the number puzzles.
2. Place the puzzles in a bin or a tray.
3. Have your kids choose the puzzles that they want to do.
4. Let your little ones cut the puzzles by themselves, then scramble, and re-assemble.

That’s it. Ready to go!

5 Ways to Use Them This November

• Math centers: set out 3-4 puzzles per table and let your kids rotate.
• Morning tubs: a calm, quiet start to the day.
• Early finishers: keep a bag on hand for your kids who finish work early.
• Small group: sit and count each strip out loud as your kids place it.
• Thanksgiving break: send a puzzle home in a bag for a fun holiday activity.

Easy Ways to Differentiate

Not all your kids are at the same level. And that’s okay!

• Just starting? Hand them only strips 1-5 first, then add the rest.
• Getting there? Give them the full 1-10 puzzles.
• Ready for more? Move them to 11-20. Or flip the challenge: ask them to build the puzzle by number order first, then check if the picture looks right.

Same puzzles, three levels. Easy peasy!

Shop Your Thanksgiving Number Puzzles

Ready to rock your number centers this November?

Shop the Thanksgiving Number Puzzles and let your kids start puzzling right away!

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