Counting Worksheets
We have you will find sequential sheets, count by coloring, number ordering, writing number words, and awesome number charts. We offer a wide variety of practice for this skill. Make sure to check out our elementary curriculum page for a complete and comprehensive guide to the entire curriculum.
- Before, After, Between - This sheet works on sequencing and the directional counting of integers.
- Counting as Addition - We work our way toward adding by counting to get there.
- Counting Groups - There are 16 printable pages and 8 version of this one for plenty of practice. You can circle or color the number you need.
- Match the Numbers to Tallies - Students match integers to their tally counts. This skill comes up a great deal on assessments.
- Match Numbers, Words, and Counts 1 to 5 - Draw a line to the items from both the words and the numbers.
- Match Numbers, Words, and Counts 6 to 10
- Matching to 5 Animals - Match the starfish sets to the numbers that they represent.
- Missing Counting Sequences to 20 - Complete the missing numbers as you count to 20.
Worksheet That Focus on Counting Sequence
In this set you find number/counting charts from 1 to 100 and number of sequence based worksheets where we ask students to determine numbers that are not in the sequence.
- Before Me and After Me, Came... 1 - Students decide what comes before and after numbers. Make sure to caution students that the numbers on the left and right are not in sequence.
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- Count To 100 By 1s
- Filling In The Missing Numbers 1
- Filling In The Missing Numbers 2
- Number Chart (1 to 100)- Blank
- Number Chart (1 to 100)- Complete
- Number Chart (1 to 100)- Partial
- Out of Order Counting
- Skip Count to 100 by 10s
These Incorporate Coloring and Drawing
Students have a great deal of fun with these worksheets.
- Count By Coloring Worksheet 1 - Have the kids first say the number out loud. Then have them color in the correct number of circles.
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- Counting With Colors Worksheets
- Drawing To Learn To Count Math 1 - This is a great one for students it has students follow directions while counting. Kids love to draw, so they love this worksheet. The theme here is very general. Other version have a more focused theme.
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Between Number As Words and Words as Numbers
We as students to convert between word format and number format.
- Writing Numbers As Words (Values 0 to 20) - Students are to write the numbers in word format. Just like when we write checks. The values start at zero and max out at twenty.
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- (Values 1,000 to 10,000)
- Writing Words As Numbers 1 - Convert each set of words into numbers. This is a great skill to work on.
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Related Printable Activities
- Counting Dimes
- Counting Mixed Coins
- Counting Nickels
- Counting Pennies
- Counting Quarters (Simple)
- Counting Piles of Quarters
- Jellybean Sort
- Jellybean Sort Record Page
- Learning About Money 1
Tips for Teaching Counting Skills
If you're a teacher wondering how to teach your class counting in the most engaging and fun manner, you've come to the right place. Learning to count is one of the first things kids experience growing up. Math can be an important subject for kids as they progress, and it starts with numbers and counting.
It is essential for kids to learn the meaning of counting and then apply the concept in different situations. For example, reciting counting from one to 10 is one thing, but kids need to be taught how to apply the counting rule to count the number of chairs in the classroom or the number of digits on a wall clock.
Read along to find out what counting skills are and some tips on how to teach children counting skills.
What are Counting Skills?
Counting means taking into account a certain number or group of items and determining how many they are or coming up with the total figure. Counting is the most fun thing kids learn as preschoolers.
It involves teaching kids the meaning of numbers, words, and symbols. The process begins with kids learning how to recognize and recite numbers in order.
Importance of Teaching Counting Skills
According to research, the sense of numbers begins at a very early stage. Even before they learn how to count or recognize numbers, children have an in-built ability to identify two to three objects. As they get older, say about four years, they can begin to identify 4 or more objects.
Without a doubt, for early number development, counting is essential for kids. Counting skills allow kids to develop a pre-formal understanding of mathematics and pave the way for a more formal understanding of the subject.
Teaching kids counting even before they start school can help prepare them and aid their learning process when they start school. A child may get overwhelmed by all the information about counting if they've not had prior exposure to the concepts surrounding it.
Hence, counting skills begin at home, and as kids go to school, they understand how to apply these skills to various other concepts.
Studies show that children's good counting skills also increase their chances of a better performance in numerical and estimation tasks as they progress. It also forms the basis for learning basic math skills like addition and subtraction.
Thus, being the basis of early number development, counting needs to be taught effectively to students.
Let's look at some useful tips on teaching counting skills that will help you become the best teacher!
Tips on Teaching Counting Skills
1. Use Rhymes
Teaching kids numbers using rhymes is a fun and easy way to teach. Popular number songs include the “Ten Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” song. You can play them on your projector and enjoy a fun singing and dancing session with the kids.
As you sing along, show the numbers on your fingers so that the children develop a sense of relating the numbers with fingers. These nursery rhymes are catchy, and kids usually grasp them very quickly. Have fun!
2. Fingers and Toes Counting Game
Teach your students how to count their fingers and toes. This is a very simple way to introduce kids to numbers. Start by teaching them how to count the fingers on one hand. Do this several times until they have the number of fingers memorized. Then ask them to count and compare the number of fingers they have on their other hand. Counting by themselves will also give them a little sense of achievement.
After they've learned how to count fingers, move on to counting toes. Repeat the same process for better understanding!
3. Use Printed Materials
Print and distribute counting worksheets to students. This activity will teach them how to count and prepare them for the paperwork that lies ahead as they progress to higher grades.
Counting worksheets help kids to recognize and count numbers. They contain multiple activities that aid in brain development and practical understanding of numbers.
4. Use Flash Cards
Counting Flash Cards is also a fun and easy way to teach counting. You can start by making flashcards with numbers from 0 to 10. Using flashcards, you can make several games to teach students. For example, you could ask students to raise the flashcard with 2 candies and then reward them with two candies so they feel motivated to learn.
5. Play the Count and Match Game
The count and match game is fairly simple to play. It contains a list showing objects and a list with numbers. So, for example, you could ask the kids to match 3 elephants in the list with the number 3.
You can also do this with pictures. For example, you could ask your students to place all the cards with 2 items in one box, 3 items in another box, etc. This activity will also teach them how to organize things.
6. Play Treasure Hunt
This is also an interesting way to teach counting. Simply print and hide cards with objects on them. So, you could ask the kids to find all the cards with 2 cars in them and then put those cards in a box marked “2”. Do the same with other numbers. This activity will also help them recognize the numbers.
7. Count Objects in the Classroom
Ask your kids to identify and count different objects in the class to develop a deeper understanding of numbers. For example, you could ask them to count the number of desks in the class.
Conclusion
Children will truly begin to understand the meaning of numbers until they reach the age of 5!
With these tips, learning numbers can be fun and simple for the kids, and they will also develop a deep understanding of how to relate the numbers and counting skills with the activities they perform in their daily lives.
You must remember that everyone learns at their own pace, and children are no exception. So, be patient while teaching counting skills to your students.