Learning ordinal numbers is an important early math skill, and these free printable ordinal numbers charts make it simple and fun for kids to understand positions like 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and beyond.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or homeschooler, these charts help children connect the number form with the written word (first, second, third, etc.), making it easier to recognize and use ordinal numbers in everyday life.
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Use them for classroom displays, math centers, or practice at home to build strong foundational number skills.
What are Ordinal Numbers?
Ordinal numbers show the position or order of something in a list or sequence. Instead of telling “how many,” like regular counting numbers, they tell “which one.” For example, 1st means first place, 2nd means second in line, and 3rd means third position. Kids use ordinal numbers every day—when lining up at school, reading a calendar, or describing the order of events.
Download the Ordinal Numbers Chart
You can choose between color or black & white charts. All of these charts feature ordinal numbers from 1-10.
To download, simply click on the image of the chart you want and a new tab will open for you to save it to your device.
For more practice, check out our free Number Word Charts and Days of the Week Charts to build sequencing and vocabulary skills, or check out all of our math printables.
Ordinal Numbers Poster
This printable ordinal numbers poster shows both the written word (first, second, third…) and the matching abbreviation (1st, 2nd, 3rd…), along with both kids and dots to visually see the meaning of the words. It’s a great visual reference for kids who are learning how to read and write ordinal numbers. Perfect for hanging in a classroom or keeping in a math folder for quick practice.
Colorful Ordinal Numbers Chart
Help students see the connection between numbers and words with this chart that lists the ordinal abbreviations (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) first, followed by their word forms. Clear and simple, it’s useful for reinforcing how to read and spell ordinal numbers from first through tenth.
Black & White Ordinal Numbers Chart
This chart show the ordinal numbers in both word, abbreviation, and visual form. It’s also black and white for easy printing.
Vertical Color Ordinal Numbers Chart
This version presents ordinal numbers in a straightforward vertical list from 1st to 10th alongside their words. Clean and easy to follow, it’s a quick reference that works well for desks, binders, or as a poster in the classroom.
Vertical B&W Ordinal Numbers Chart
This version presents ordinal numbers in a straightforward vertical list from 1st to 10th alongside their words. It’s also black and white for easy printing and copying.
Ice Cream Cone Ordinal Numbers Chart
This ordinal numbers poster shows the ordinal numbers from 1-10 using a fun ice cream cone as a visual! Kids can count the ice cream scoops as they practice counting using ordinal numbers.
Simple Ordinal Numbers Chart
This super simple list chart is an easy reference tool. It features just the abbreviation and word for the first 10 ordinal numbers.
Caterpillar Ordinal Numbers Poster
This ordinal numbers poster shows the ordinal numbers from 1-10 using a tall caterpillar as a visual! Kids can count the body segments as they practice counting using ordinal numbers.
Bears Ordinal Numbers Poster
There’s no better way to practice using ordinal numbers than with racing bears! Kids can visually see the meaning for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. with this ordinal numbers poster.
Remember these printables are for personal use only. They cannot be used in any commercial fashion without purchasing a commercial license.
