How to write 12
Twelve is a 1 followed by a 2. Write the 1 first, leave a small gap, then make the 2 with its curve, slant and flat bottom.
Number facts for twelve
One more than twelve is 13, and one less is 11. 12 is even, so 12 socks make 6 matching pairs. You can make twelve as 11 + 1, 10 + 2, 9 + 3 or 8 + 4. It is one ten and 2 ones: a full ten-frame and 2 more. Count on from 12: 13, 14, 15. Count back: 11, 10, 9.
Twelve in real life
Twelve is a dozen: eggs, muffins and doughnuts are often sold by the dozen. A clock face has twelve numbers. Draw a clock together and count round from 1 to 12.
On this page
A solid 12 with a numbered arrow comes first, then dotted copies, the word "twelve" and an empty row to write alone. When it feels easy, try 13.