Counting Worksheets

What children practise

The set uses clear pictures and short tasks to build early counting skills. Younger children can point to each object, say the numbers aloud and colour a group. Older preschoolers can match a numeral to a quantity, circle the correct answer, trace numbers or complete a simple sequence. The pages move from counting small groups to working with larger groups within an early number range. Choose one sheet at a time and stop when your child begins to lose focus.

Simple ways to use the pages

At home, place a few buttons, blocks or bottle caps beside the worksheet so your child can make each group before marking the answer. Ask your child to touch one object for each number said. In class, use a sheet at a maths centre with a small basket of counters, or work through one example on the board before children begin. Pair children for a counting game, then let each child complete the page independently. Count and Match Worksheets can offer a useful next step.

Helping with common counting mistakes

Children often count an object twice, skip an object or say the last number without understanding that it tells how many are in the group. Ask your child to move each object into a new row as it is counted. If the answer seems wrong, count again slowly rather than giving the answer. Also check that your child knows the difference between a numeral and a quantity. Show the numeral card beside the matching group and ask, "How many?" before asking, "Which number is this?"