Boost your child’s counting abilities with our expertly designed worksheets for ages 4-9. At Kids Academy, we offer engaging and educational printables that make learning to count fun and rewarding. Our worksheets cover a variety of topics, from simple number recognition and counting to more complex tasks like number patterns and skip counting. Best of all, each activity is crafted to build confidence and enhance mathematical reasoning. Ideal for both at-home practice and classroom enrichment, our counting worksheets provide the perfect foundation for your child's math journey. Start improving their counting skills today with Kids Academy!


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Counting: Maraca Fun Worksheet
Counting: Maraca Fun Worksheet

Counting: Maraca Fun Worksheet

Let your child add some Maraca fun to their math lessons by using this printable worksheet! They must figure out the numbers that come before the ones shown. Answers are provided on the other side; all your child needs to do is check the boxes with the correct numbers. Help them improve their counting and have fun along the way!
Counting: Maraca Fun Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 55
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 55
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 55
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Shapes: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Shapes: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Shapes: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Shapes are everywhere! Help your students differentiate between 2D and 3D shapes. Ask them the difference between a triangle and pyramid, or a circle and a sphere. This worksheet tests their understanding of both types and is a useful assessment tool.
Shapes: Assessment 3 Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 71
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 71
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 71
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 6
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 6

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 6

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 6
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Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet
Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet

Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet

Show your kids the pictures in the worksheet and identify the weather. This exercise is to help them add simple numbers. There are 4 equations in the printout. Help them figure out the numbers to make 17, then trace a line to the missing number to complete the equation.
Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 67
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 67
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 67
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Lobster Trap Line Plot Worksheet
Lobster Trap Line Plot Worksheet

Lobster Trap Line Plot Worksheet

If your kids are working on line plots, this worksheet is perfect for them! Show them the picture and read the instructions. Help them look at the line plot and answer the questions at the bottom. Learning math can be fun, so make it enjoyable together!
Lobster Trap Line Plot Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 66
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 66
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 66
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 51
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Grade 1 Sight Words: Ask
Grade 1 Sight Words: Ask

Grade 1 Sight Words: Ask

Grade 1 Sight Words: Ask
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Improving counting skills for children ages 4-9 is crucial for their overall cognitive development and future academic success. During these early years, the foundation of mathematical understanding is built, and counting forms the cornerstone of this foundation. Proficiency in counting enhances a child's ability to grasp more complex mathematical concepts, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, which are essential for higher-level math.

Counting skills also improve a child's number sense, helping them understand the value of different numbers and their relationships. This sense is vital not only in math but in everyday situations like telling time, handling money, and measuring and comparing quantities.

Furthermore, early achievement in counting and related tasks fosters confidence and a positive attitude towards learning. Success in counting can make children feel more competent and motivated, which is likely to fuel their desire to tackle other challenging tasks.

From a developmental perspective, counting involves memory, logical thinking, and fine motor skills—all of which are enhanced through counting activities like using fingers, objects, or visual aids. Parents and teachers who emphasize counting skills help children build a strong educational base, paving the way for continuous learning and problem-solving abilities throughout life.