Printables / Number lines
Number Line Generator (Printable, with Jumps)
Make a number line for any range and step, including negatives, decimals, and halves, show hops along it for an addition or subtraction, and print it with blank lines for practice.
Number Line Generator (Printable, with Jumps): Ticks run from the start to the end in equal steps, with labels thinned out when there are many. Jumps start at the first number and hop by each signed number: 3, +5, +4, −2 draws hops from 3 to 8, to 12, and back to 10, and writes 3 + 5 + 4 − 2 = 10 underneath. Runs 100% locally in your browser with zero server file uploads.
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3 + 5 + 4 − 2 = 10
Set the start, end, and step, then add jumps to show an addition or subtraction: the first number is where you start, and each signed number is a hop along the line. Steps of 0.1 or ½ make decimal and fraction lines; negative starts show numbers below zero. Blank lines print underneath for practice.
Teaching with jumps
Hopping along a number line makes counting on and back visible: children see that 8 + 5 crosses 10 at 10 and lands on 13, which is the idea behind bridging through ten.
More practice
For pages of sums with an answer key, use the math worksheet generator.
How to use it
- Set the start, end, and step.
- Add jumps, such as 3, +5, −2, to show a sum.
- Choose how many blank lines to add and print.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I make a number line with negative numbers?
Yes: start below zero, such as −10 to 10, to show temperatures or subtraction past zero.
How do I make a decimal or fraction number line?
Use a step of 0.1 for tenths or 0.5 for halves; a line from 0 to 1 in steps of 0.25 shows quarters.
Can I print an empty line?
Yes: clear the jumps and set the number of blank lines; each prints with ticks and labels, ready for children to draw their own hops.
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