Discover our Counting Proficiency Worksheets designed specifically for children aged 5 to 9! These engaging and fun worksheets help young learners enhance their counting skills through a variety of interactive activities. From counting objects to number sequencing and simple addition exercises, each worksheet is carefully crafted to cater to different learning styles. Our resources not only foster essential math skills but also encourage confidence and independent learning. Perfect for parents and teachers alike, these printable worksheets can be used at home or in the classroom. Start your child’s counting journey today and watch their math skills flourish!


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Trading Tens for Hundreds

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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 32
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 32
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 32
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 38
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 38
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 38
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 19
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 19
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 19
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 49
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10 Tens Make 1 Hundred Worksheet
10 Tens Make 1 Hundred Worksheet

10 Tens Make 1 Hundred Worksheet

Help your child understand multiplication with this worksheet. Ask them how many 'longs' will be needed to complete each flat, then have them circle the correct answer from the options. With this exercise, your child will learn that 10 'tens' make 1 'hundred'!
10 Tens Make 1 Hundred Worksheet
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Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet
Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet

Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet

Old MacDonald needs help counting his animals! Give your little math whiz a fun challenge with a free PDF worksheet. They'll love counting the animals and doing basic addition with two or three addends. Who knew math could be so much fun on the farm?
Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet
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Add up the Pennies Worksheet
Add up the Pennies Worksheet

Add up the Pennies Worksheet

Help your kids ace their math skills with this simple worksheet! You can guide them to use their fingers to add numbers and then check the box above the correct answer. With practice and your support, they can become faster and better at adding numbers. No sweating required!
Add up the Pennies Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 17
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 22
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 22
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 22
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Kindergarten Sorting Worksheet
Kindergarten Sorting Worksheet

Picnic Basket Sorting Worksheet

Make picnic planning fun with this kindergarten sorting worksheet! Your child will sort everyday objects to find picnic supplies, and then use the worksheet to plan a real or pretend picnic. Extend the learning by discussing the event and its connection to the worksheet. Print out the other worksheets to sharpen sorting and classifying skills in an engaging way!
Picnic Basket Sorting Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 53
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 53
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 53
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 47
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 29
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 29
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 29
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Birdy Graph Matching Worksheet
Birdy Graph Matching Worksheet

Birdy Graph Matching Worksheet

Treat your little one to a fun worksheet to practice visual discrimination, counting, graphing and tallying! They will sort the birds, count and assign values and use graph reading to answer the questions. They'll be so busy enjoying the counting that they won't even realize they are honing their skills!
Birdy Graph Matching Worksheet
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Counting proficiency in children aged 5-9 is a crucial foundation for their overall mathematical development and academic success. During these formative years, children develop essential cognitive skills and number sense that impact their ability to engage with more advanced math concepts later on. Proficiency in counting helps children understand quantity, sequence, and the relationships between numbers, forming the groundwork for addition, subtraction, and beyond.

Moreover, counting skills are linked to large-scale outcomes in education, such as better performance in standardized tests and higher likelihood of continuing on to advanced mathematics in later grades. Furthermore, counting often relates to real-life situations, allowing children to connect math to everyday experiences. This can foster a positive attitude towards math, reduce anxiety, and help children appreciate its relevance.

For parents, supporting counting proficiency can enhance family interactions through games, everyday counting tasks, and discussions about numbers. Teachers, on the other hand, can implement targeted strategies and activities to ensure students develop these skills in a fun and engaging way. Ultimately, nurturing counting proficiency is vital not just for academic achievement, but for fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are invaluable throughout life.