Introduce your child to the wonderful world of numbers with our Basic Counting Worksheets for Ages 5-7. Designed to make learning fun and engaging, these worksheets help young learners develop essential counting skills through a variety of activities, including counting objects, matching numbers, and solving simple puzzles. Perfect for building a strong mathematical foundation, our printable materials encourage children to practice counting from 1 to 20, improve number recognition, and enhance fine motor skills. Ideal for both classroom and at-home learning, these worksheets are a wonderful resource for early grade educators and parents alike.


Check out this FREE "Basic Counting" Trial Lesson for age 5-7!

P

Favorites
With answer key
Interactive
  • 5-7
  • Basic Counting
Connect the Dots Printable Worksheet
Connect the Dots Printable Worksheet

Train Connect Dots Worksheet

Train Connect Dots Worksheet
Worksheet
Body Parts Worksheet
Body Parts Worksheet

Alien Worksheet

Take your child on an out-of-this-world learning adventure with Immu, our friendly alien! This worksheet helps your child practice counting, recognize body parts and sharpen problem solving skills. Get started with this fun, educational activity today and watch as they learn and grow. Print it now and blast off to outer space!
Alien Worksheet
Worksheet
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 17
Worksheet
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 24
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 24
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 24
Worksheet
Count and Match: Feed the Animals Worksheet
Count and Match: Feed the Animals Worksheet

Count and Match: Feed the Animals Worksheet

Learning and growing involves more than just numbers, phonics and comparison. This Feed the Animals worksheet helps kids to exercise their reasoning skills. They must work out how many rabbits and carrots there are, and then repeat the process for the squirrels. This encourages problem solving and counting skills.
Count and Match: Feed the Animals Worksheet
Worksheet
Little Red Riding Hood – Coloring by Numbers
Little Red Riding Hood – Coloring by Numbers

Little Red Riding Hood – Coloring by Numbers

Download this free PDF page and enjoy coloring Little Red Riding Hood. It's an easy and fun activity that everyone can do - just follow the numbers! Get your colored pencils ready and have a blast. 80 words.
Little Red Riding Hood – Coloring by Numbers
Worksheet


Basic counting for ages 5-7 is crucial because it lays the foundation for all future mathematical understanding. At this age, children are at a developmental stage where they are highly receptive to learning basic concepts that will form the underpinnings of more complex mathematical operations. When parents and teachers focus on teaching basic counting, they help young learners develop a sense of number recognition, order, and value, which are essential skills for everyday life as well as academic success.

Understanding how to count is not just about memorizing the sequence of numbers; it’s about grasping the concept of quantity and the ability to manipulate numbers. For instance, recognizing that adding one more element to a group of five items results in six items. Such comprehension is crucial for more advanced mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills, which come into play in various fields, from science and technology to everyday tasks like budgeting and cooking.

Moreover, early counting enhances a child’s cognitive abilities, including memory, attention, and logical thinking. It also boosts confidence and fosters a positive attitude toward learning. By paying attention to basic counting, parents and teachers equip children with vital tools that will serve them academically and in real-world scenarios, essentially setting them up for lifelong learning and success.