Number 8 (Eight) for Kids: Counting, Writing and Fun Facts
8 is written in words as eight. It means a group of 8 things, like eight legs on a spider. In counting, 8 comes after 7 (seven) and before 9 (nine). 8 is an even number.
The number 8, written as "Eight"
Number 8 at a Glance
| Number word | eight |
|---|---|
| Comes after | 7 (seven) |
| Comes before | 9 (nine) |
| Odd or even | Even |
| More needed to make 10 | 2 |
What 8 Looks Like
A ten frame has 10 boxes. Here, 8 of them are filled, so you can see that 8 needs 2 more to make 10.
Counting to 8
Count out loud and touch one object for each number you say: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. The last number you say, 8, tells you how many there are altogether.
How to Write the Number 8
- Start at the top on the right.
- Curve to the left and down, crossing to the right like the letter S.
- Curve back up to the left and finish at the top where you started.
The word is spelled E-I-G-H-T. Practice tracing 8 in the tracing game or on the Number Writing Practice worksheet.
Ways to Make 8
Two smaller numbers can be put together to make 8. These are called number bonds:
- 8 + 0 = 8
- 7 + 1 = 8
- 6 + 2 = 8
- 5 + 3 = 8
- 4 + 4 = 8
Try it with real objects: put 8 blocks in a row and split them into two groups in different ways.
Eight in Real Life
- Eight legs on a spider
- Eight arms on an octopus
- Eight sides on a stop sign, which is an octagon
Fun Facts About 8
- Octo means eight, which is why the octopus and the octagon both have 8.
- Eight is an even number: 4 + 4 = 8.
- There are eight planets in our solar system.
Quick Quiz: Number 8
Answer each question, then tap it to check.
What number comes right after 8?
9 (nine).
Is 8 odd or even?
Even. 8 can be split into two equal groups of 4.
If you have 8, how many more do you need to make 10?
2, because 8 + 2 = 10.
🏫 Classroom Activity
Look at a picture of an octopus and count all eight arms together, or count a toy spider's eight legs. Then find a stop sign picture and trace its eight sides, connecting the number to a real octagon shape.
🏠 Homeschool Activity
Build a tower of eight blocks together, or count out eight snacks before eating them. Repeating "eight" across a few different objects in one sitting helps it stick.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you spell the number 8?
8 is spelled eight.
Is 8 an odd or even number?
8 is even. 8 can be split into two equal groups of 4.
What comes before and after 8?
7 comes before 8, and 9 comes after it.
How do you write the number 8?
Start at the top on the right. Curve to the left and down, crossing to the right like the letter S. Curve back up to the left and finish at the top where you started.
What numbers add up to 8?
Pairs of numbers that make 8 are 8 + 0, 7 + 1, 6 + 2, 5 + 3, 4 + 4.
Summary
8 is spelled eight and is an even number. It comes after 7 and before 9. Next, learn the number 9.