Fun with Prime Numbers: A Worksheet for 8-Year-Olds

Instructions

Today, we're going to learn about prime numbers! A prime number is a special number that is only divisible by 1 and itself. For example, 2, 3, 5, and 7 are prime numbers, but 4 and 6 are not because they can be divided by other numbers.

Let's try to identify some prime numbers together!

Activity 1: Circle the Prime Numbers

Look at the list of numbers below. Circle the numbers that are prime:

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10

Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct prime number:

1. The first prime number is __.
2. The second prime number is __.
3. The third prime number is __.
4. The fourth prime number is __.

Activity 3: Draw and Create

Draw a picture of your favorite prime number, and write one interesting fact about it:

Bonus Challenge!

Can you come up with a list of 5 prime numbers that are greater than 10? Write them down below:

Great job learning about prime numbers today!