Number formation

Number formation

Hold on a minute - isn't numbers maths? 

Technically, learning how to write or correctly form the digits 0-9 comes under the English curriculum. Although of course, once developed, the skill is mostly used in mathematics.

Either way, here's all you need to know about how to correctly form the digits zero to nine, with their correct start and end points. 

Scroll down through them all for an overview or jump straight to the one you need. 

0  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 


The digit 0 (zero)


The digit 1 (one)



The digit 2 (two)



The digit 3 (three)



The digit 4 (four)



The digit 5 (five)



The digit 6 (six)



The digit 7 (seven)



The digit 8 (eight)



The digit 9 (nine)



Set up for handwriting success with these tips, and then find out all about correct lowercase and capital letter formation. 


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