Enhance your child's counting skills with our engaging worksheets designed for ages 5-9! Our expertly crafted resources feature colorful illustrations and interactive activities that make learning fun. From simple counting exercises to more challenging problems, these worksheets cater to varying skill levels, ensuring every child can improve their numerical abilities. Each activity is aimed at building confidence and fluency in counting through practice. Parents and educators will find these materials invaluable for supplementing classroom learning or providing at-home practice. Download our worksheets today and help your child discover the joy of counting while developing essential math skills!


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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 38
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 38
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 38
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 23
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 23
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 23
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Drawing and Line Plot: Mary's Teddy Bears Worksheet
Drawing and Line Plot: Mary's Teddy Bears Worksheet

Drawing and Line Plot: Mary's Teddy Bears Worksheet

This worksheet teaches kids to draw and interpret line plots. Mary has 10 teddy bears and has measured their heights. Ask your child to draw a line plot showing the heights of Mary's teddy bears. It's a great way for little ones to learn how to organize information quickly and correctly.
Drawing and Line Plot: Mary's Teddy Bears Worksheet
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Adding up to 100: Page 22
Adding up to 100: Page 22

Adding up to 100: Page 22

Adding up to 100: Page 22
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Connect the Dots Numbers 1-10
Connect the Dots Numbers 1-10

Count with the Matador Connect Dots Worksheet

Count with the Matador Connect Dots Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 63
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 63
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 63
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Car Tire Pile Up Worksheet
Car Tire Pile Up Worksheet

Car Tire Pile Up Worksheet

Examine the pic with your kids. Can they recognize the items piled up? The tires are organized in different quantities. Equations are on the left. Have your children work out the equations, counting the tire stacks to identify the correct answer.
Car Tire Pile Up Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 43
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 43
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 43
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 25
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 25

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 25

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 25
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 51
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 51
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 51
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 3
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 3
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 3
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Adding up to 100: Page 29
Adding up to 100: Page 29

Adding up to 100: Page 29

Adding up to 100: Page 29
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Bishops Bingo Worksheet
Bishops Bingo Worksheet

Bishops Bingo Worksheet

Does your child understand chess rules? To become a master, they must know the moves of each chess piece and how to strategize. In this worksheet, they'll analyze pictures of a bishop and check which moves are correct.
Bishops Bingo Worksheet
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Adding up to 100: Page 11
Adding up to 100: Page 11

Adding up to 100: Page 11

Adding up to 100: Page 11
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Rainforest Math Worksheet
Rainforest Math Worksheet

Rainforest Math Worksheet

Kids love learning about rainforest animals! This worksheet helps them with counting and number sense. It features recognizable rainforest animals and asks children to choose the correct number from the answer choices. It's a fun way for children to build their skills - without even knowing it!
Rainforest Math Worksheet
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Police: Plus 1 Worksheet
Police: Plus 1 Worksheet

Police: Plus 1 Worksheet

Help your kids count the policemen in the worksheet and circle the number that completes the number sentence. It's a great way to improve their counting and addition skills. Discuss with your kids how policemen contribute to the community too.
Police: Plus 1 Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 48
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 48
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 48
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Soccer Star Worksheet
Soccer Star Worksheet

Soccer Star Worksheet

Do your kids play sports? Ask them what their favourite activities are and what they like most about them. Look at the picture in the worksheet with your kids. Can they tell you what sport the girl is playing? Read the story and help them answer the two questions at the bottom.
Soccer Star Worksheet
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Adding up to 50: Page 36
Adding up to 50: Page 36

Adding up to 50: Page 36

Adding up to 50: Page 36
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 27
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 27
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 27
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 64
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 64
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 64
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 25
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 25
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 25
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 34
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 34

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 34

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 34
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 52
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 52
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 52
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Improving counting skills for children aged 5-9 is crucial for their overall development and future academic success. At this stage, children are laying the foundational blocks for effective math understanding, and strong counting abilities serve as the cornerstone for higher-level math skills later on.

Counting is not just about putting numbers in order; it enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and cognitive skills. It helps children understand quantity, which is fundamental for concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Furthermore, counting activities promote language development as children verbalize numbers and participate in discussions about counting techniques.

For parents and teachers, fostering these skills cultivates confidence in children. This confidence makes them more willing to engage in math-related activities, ensuring positive attitudes toward learning. Engaging children in interactive counting games, daily practical tasks, and hands-on activities also strengthens their concentration and focus.

Moreover, early proficiency in counting can prevent future math anxiety and struggles, setting children up for success not just academically, but in real-world scenarios, such as managing money or understanding time. In essence, investing in counting skills at this impressionable age is an investment in a child's future achievements.