Number 6 (Six) for Kids: Counting, Writing and Fun Facts
6 is written in words as six. It means a group of 6 things, like six legs on every insect, like ants and bees. In counting, 6 comes after 5 (five) and before 7 (seven). 6 is an even number.
The number 6, written as "Six"
Number 6 at a Glance
| Number word | six |
|---|---|
| Comes after | 5 (five) |
| Comes before | 7 (seven) |
| Odd or even | Even |
| More needed to make 10 | 4 |
What 6 Looks Like
A ten frame has 10 boxes. Here, 6 of them are filled, so you can see that 6 needs 4 more to make 10.
Counting to 6
Count out loud and touch one object for each number you say: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. The last number you say, 6, tells you how many there are altogether.
How to Write the Number 6
- Start at the top.
- Curve down to the left, all the way to the bottom.
- Curve up and around to make a small loop and close it.
The word is spelled S-I-X. Practice tracing 6 in the tracing game or on the Number Writing Practice worksheet.
Ways to Make 6
Two smaller numbers can be put together to make 6. These are called number bonds:
- 6 + 0 = 6
- 5 + 1 = 6
- 4 + 2 = 6
- 3 + 3 = 6
Try it with real objects: put 6 blocks in a row and split them into two groups in different ways.
Six in Real Life
- Six legs on every insect, like ants and bees
- Six sides on a honeycomb cell, which is a hexagon
- Six faces on a die, one of a pair of dice
Fun Facts About 6
- All insects have six legs. Spiders have eight, so spiders are not insects.
- A hexagon is the shape with 6 sides.
- Six is an even number: 3 + 3 = 6.
Quick Quiz: Number 6
Answer each question, then tap it to check.
What number comes right after 6?
7 (seven).
Is 6 odd or even?
Even. 6 can be split into two equal groups of 3.
If you have 6, how many more do you need to make 10?
4, because 6 + 4 = 10.
🏫 Classroom Activity
Open an egg carton (or a picture of one) and count each of the six sections together. Then look for a honeycomb picture and count its six sides, connecting the number to a real hexagon shape.
🏠 Homeschool Activity
Build a tower of six blocks together, knocking it down and rebuilding while counting each time. Since six is past the "one hand" count, repeating it often helps it become automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you spell the number 6?
6 is spelled six.
Is 6 an odd or even number?
6 is even. 6 can be split into two equal groups of 3.
What comes before and after 6?
5 comes before 6, and 7 comes after it.
How do you write the number 6?
Start at the top. Curve down to the left, all the way to the bottom. Curve up and around to make a small loop and close it.
What numbers add up to 6?
Pairs of numbers that make 6 are 6 + 0, 5 + 1, 4 + 2, 3 + 3.
Summary
6 is spelled six and is an even number. It comes after 5 and before 7. Next, learn the number 7.