Game on in our Number Safari! We're leaving ten behind and discovering the first "double number." This number 11 coloring page is a fun challenge for preschool and kindergarten kids who can already count confidently to ten and want to go further.
Why counting with soccer balls works so well
Did you know a full soccer team has eleven players? Counting eleven round soccer balls makes the step beyond ten easy to grasp — repeating the same round shape makes precise counting much easier.
The step from 10 to 11 becomes visually clear
Soccer gets kids excited and eager to join in
Two matching digits side by side train fine motor skills
Feels like a soccer match, not a math lesson
🖨️ Step by step: how to print it perfectly
Click "Print Now" and set your printer to black & white — it saves ink!
Use thicker paper (28-32 lb) with markers so color doesn't bleed through
Before coloring, count together to 11 out loud, tapping each ball
Say "ten and one more" while counting – it explains 11 very clearly
⚽ Did you know? Number 11 in everyday life
While the coloring happens, it's the perfect moment for a few fun facts about the number 11:
That's how many stand on the field for a soccer team
Taken from the eleven-meter spot on the pitch
Two matching digits side by side, like 11, are called a repdigit
November 11th at 11:11 often kicks off carnival season in Germany
11 is the first number after the big leap of ten
Coaches call their best eleven players the "starting XI"
🎨 Creative tip: your own soccer league
A soccer ball doesn't always have to be black and white! In the Number Safari you can start your own league. Color the eleven balls in your favorite team's colors, or give each ball a different pattern. That turns the number 11 into a truly personal fan poster. ⚽
✍️ Writing tip: how to draw the number 11
Draw a straight line from top to bottom
Draw the same straight line right next to it
Two twin lines make the repdigit 11
🎨 What colors suit the soccer balls?
Here are our favorite color ideas for little artists:
A black-and-white pentagon pattern just like a real soccer ball
Color all the balls in your favorite team's colors
A different color for every ball — for one colorful team
Gold and silver for extra special champions balls
📅 When does the number 11 coloring page fit best?
Great for little athletes before or after training
Perfect for the math corner – free to print again and again
Screen-free entertainment for a gray afternoon
Print ahead of time and pack it for flights, trains or waiting rooms
Your benefits at PureSketchy:
- Thick outlines: Maximum support for preschoolers learning to color inside the lines.
- Free to print: Every page in the Number Safari is available instantly, no sign-up.
- Virus-safe & fast: Instant access to optimized WebP images.
- Thoughtfully designed: Clear number shapes and unmistakable quantities to prepare for school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this page suitable for?
Number 11 with soccer balls is especially suited for preschool and kindergarten kids who can already count confidently to 10.
Does the download cost anything?
No, every coloring page on PureSketchy is 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Which pens work best?
For the round ball shapes we recommend thick crayons or coloring markers.
Are there more numbers to color?
Yes! Our Number Safari has every number from 0 to 20 free to print.
Is there a German version?
Yes, this page is also available in German as Zahl 11 Ausmalbild.