Explore our engaging number comparison worksheets designed specifically for children aged 5-6. These printable activities help young learners develop essential numeracy skills by comparing sets of numbers, fostering early math proficiency. Through colorful visuals and interactive exercises, students will learn to identify bigger and smaller numbers, enhancing their understanding of quantity. Our worksheets are perfect for home or classroom use, providing a fun and educational way for children to practice their number comparison skills. Encourage your child’s mathematical confidence and readiness for future learning with our carefully crafted resources. Start their math journey today!


Check out this FREE "Number comparison" Trial Lesson for age 5-6!

Make a Group to Match Numerals

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Assessment 2 Math Worksheet
Assessment 2 Math Worksheet

Assessment 2 Math Worksheet

Using fun exercises and pictures, you can get kids excited about math. With practice and reminders of what they've learnt, they'll be solving simple addition and subtraction equations with ease. Read the word problems in the picture to them, then help them check the equation and choose the correct answer.
Assessment 2 Math Worksheet
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Groups in the Park Worksheet
Groups in the Park Worksheet

Groups in the Park Worksheet

Take your kids to the park and let them enjoy the freedom to play! Ask them what they love doing most and study a picture together - name items and count objects in the sets, then circle the correct one. It's a fun way for your kids to learn.
Groups in the Park Worksheet
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Counting Spots Worksheet
Counting Spots Worksheet

Counting Spots Worksheet

This worksheet is full of cute, colorful ladybugs. Help your kids identify Lulu, who has two spots on her body. Count the spots on each ladybug and circle the one with two spots. Then read the instructions on the other sections and help them find the ladybugs there, too!
Counting Spots Worksheet
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Stack the Blocks Worksheet
Stack the Blocks Worksheet

Stack the Blocks Worksheet

Playing with blocks is a great way for kids to learn! They can create patterns, shapes, and even count. In this worksheet, ask them to identify the colors and count each stack of blocks. If they can spot one extra block in the tower, even better! Encourage learning through play with these fun blocks.
Stack the Blocks Worksheet
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Counting to 4 and 5: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Counting to 4 and 5: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Counting to 4 and 5: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Help your kids learn to count with fun objects and items they like - like the bees in this worksheet. Ask them to count, trace the number, and write it down. Give guidance, starting at the red dot. This is an important first step in math and your kids will love it!
Counting to 4 and 5: Assessment 3 Worksheet
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Number Sense Worksheet: Thanksgiving
Number Sense Worksheet: Thanksgiving

Comparing Numbers Printable

Test your child's number skills with this fun and tricky maze! This Thanksgiving worksheet lets them explore a maze, using numbers less than 57 to get to the tasty goal: A Thanksgiving turkey! Develop their number sense in a fun and engaging way!
Comparing Numbers Printable
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Comparing Numbers Worksheet for 1st Grade
Comparing Numbers Worksheet for 1st Grade

Comparing Numbers Worksheet for 1st Grade

Children can build number sense by exploring the relationship between numbers. This worksheet uses bright international flags to compare numerical groups. Kids will love the cheerful colors and flags from different countries. It encourages them to compare numbers and reinforces their number sense with tens and ones place values.
Comparing Numbers Worksheet for 1st Grade
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Comparing numbers worksheet for kindergarten
Comparing numbers worksheet for kindergarten

Comparing Numbers Worksheet for Kindergarten

Your child will love helping Santa's elves compare numbers with this fun worksheet for kindergarten! They must determine which number is bigger or smaller then circle the answer. It's a great activity for Christmas or any time!
Comparing Numbers Worksheet for Kindergarten
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Kindergarten Sight Words: Did
Kindergarten Sight Words: Did

Kindergarten Sight Words: Did

Kindergarten Sight Words: Did
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Number comparison is a crucial foundational skill for children aged 5-6 as it lays the groundwork for their understanding of mathematics. At this stage, children begin to develop numerical literacy, which is essential for later arithmetic skills, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning. By learning to compare numbers, children cultivate critical thinking abilities and improve their capacity to make sense of the world around them.

Parents and teachers should care about number comparison because it helps children grasp concepts such as greater than, less than, and equality. This understanding is vital not only for math but also for everyday situations where quantities are involved, such as sharing snacks or understanding time. Engaging in number comparison can also promote discussions around quantity, measurement, and data, fostering a love for learning and curiosity about mathematics.

Furthermore, supporting children in mastering this skill helps build their confidence in their mathematical abilities. As children become proficient in comparing numbers, they are more likely to engage positively with future math concepts, reducing math anxiety and encouraging long-term academic success. In essence, instilling strong number comparison skills empowers children to navigate both academic and real-world challenges effectively.