Boost your child's counting skills with our engaging worksheets designed specifically for ages 5-7. At Kids Academy, we provide fun and educational activities tailored to develop counting proficiency and numerical understanding. Our printable worksheets offer a variety of exercises that keep young learners motivated and excited to practice. Through colorful and interactive designs, children can effectively learn to count objects, recognize number patterns, and solve simple math problems. Perfect for both classroom and at-home learning, our resources aim to build a solid mathematical foundation, ensuring your child achieves success while enjoying their educational journey.


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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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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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Parents and teachers should prioritize improving counting skills in children aged 5-7 because these foundational skills lay the groundwork for future mathematical understanding. At this age, children are in a critical developmental stage where they are building their cognitive abilities and understanding of numbers. Counting proficiency helps them grasp the concept of quantity, which is essential for more complex math concepts like addition, subtraction, and problem-solving.

Moreover, counting is not just about reciting numbers but also about understanding their order and value, which supports number sense. Strong counting skills enable children to confidently move to more advanced topics, ensuring they are not left behind in their math education. Research indicates that early proficiency in math, including counting skills, correlates with better academic performance in later years, influencing overall educational success.

Additionally, counting activities can boost a child's confidence and foster a positive attitude towards learning. They also hone fine motor skills and enhance focus and attention to detail. Parents and teachers have a crucial role in encouraging playful and engaging counting exercises, which can be seamlessly integrated into everyday activities. Overall, investing in improving counting skills at this early age equips children with key tools for academic achievement and problem-solving in their daily lives.