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Count up to 7 Worksheet
Count up to 7 Worksheet

Count up to 7 Worksheet

As your child starts learning math, one of the basics is counting. Download this PDF to let them practice counting up to 7 objects - such as baseballs, basketballs, footballs, and tennis balls - and hone their visual discrimination skills by selecting the right number of each. Regular practice will help them perfect their skills.
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Counting Flowers Worksheet
Counting Flowers Worksheet

Counting Flowers Worksheet

Kids love Flower Power! This free PDF helps kids practice basic number sense and counting. They match the correct number of colorful flowers to the corresponding numeral. An enjoyable game that improves basic number sense - perfect!
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Picking Carrots Worksheet
Picking Carrots Worksheet

Picking Carrots Worksheet

Do your kids know what carrots are? They're nutritious veggies we should eat. Look at the worksheet with them; can they spot the carrots? It's an exercise to practice counting. Show them how to count all the carrots in the groups and trace the line to the groups with 9 carrots.
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Build the Stairs Worksheet Preview
Build the Stairs Worksheet Preview

Build the Stairs Worksheet

Does your kid need help counting numbers? Make it fun with a staircase math worksheet! This printable PDF uses stairs to help your preschooler practice counting. Let them build the staircase by picking the next highest number as they go up! It's an interactive way to teach counting and sure to please your little one.
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Ten Pins is a Strike Worksheet
Ten Pins is a Strike Worksheet

Ten Pins is a Strike Worksheet

Show your kids the picture and ask them to identify the objects. Explain that bowling is a leisure game played with a ball and pins. Count the pins and have them circle groups of ten. This worksheet will make learning fun and easy, as your children already know the objects.
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Six Pennies Worksheet
Six Pennies Worksheet

Six Pennies Worksheet

This tracing sheet teaches counting like the pros. Perfect for extra practice with kids, it engages them in an enjoyable way. Four groups of pennies are provided. Have students count each group, then trace the lines from the 6-penny groups. A great way to practice and master counting!
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Coloring Page: Number 8
Coloring Page: Number 8

Number 8 Printable

Dive into the deep sea and learn to read and recognize the number eight! Challenge your child's creativity by having them create beautiful fish. They'll love counting and coloring with number 8.
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Bugs Counting Printable Worksheet
Bugs Counting Printable Worksheet

Bugs Counting Worksheet

Filled with bright reds, yellows, and oranges, your child will love solving these fun bug-related math problems.
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Enrichment: High Fives with Friends! Worksheet
Enrichment: High Fives with Friends! Worksheet

Enrichment: High Fives with Friends! Worksheet

Get your kids learning and having fun with this coloring worksheet! Kids can get practice counting and identifying numbers by looking at the fingers on each hand. Help them circle the amount they see, then reward them with a high five for getting the answers right - learning has never been so much fun!
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Numbers 1, 2 and 3: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Numbers 1, 2 and 3: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Numbers 1, 2 and 3: Assessment 1 Worksheet

This bright and colorful numbers assessment worksheet is a great way to assess your child's numeracy skills. It provides a sweet treat for them, and helps them recognise 1, 2 or 3 objects. One-to-one representation is key for foundational math skills, and this PDF helps your child build these essential skills.
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Let's Pick Fruit Worksheet
Let's Pick Fruit Worksheet

Let's Pick Fruit Worksheet

Picking fruit is fun - and counting it is even better! This free worksheet is perfect for young math learners. They'll use picture representation to count the fruit in each problem and then select the correct answer from the multiple-choice boxes. It's a great way to teach number sense in an easy, fun way!
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Coloring Page: Number 6
Coloring Page: Number 6

Number 6 Worksheet

Let's learn about the number six with cupcakes! Introduce your child to this fun and tasty coloring page. They'll love designing their own cupcakes while recognizing, counting, and reading the number six. An easy and enjoyable way to learn!
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Build with 9 Worksheet
Build with 9 Worksheet

Build with 9 Worksheet

Your students' learning journey can be challenging, but ultimately rewarding. This worksheet helps them practice counting: count the logs in all the groups and circle those with 9 logs.
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Night Sky Counting Worksheet
Night Sky Counting Worksheet

Night Sky Counting Worksheet

Twinkle, little star! Counting is fun with this Night Sky worksheet. Kids use colorful pictures and basic counting skills to match numerals with their corresponding group of items. It's a great way to let them practice number sense and one-to-one representation while having fun!
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Enrichment: Castle Counting Worksheet
Enrichment: Castle Counting Worksheet

Enrichment: Castle Counting Worksheet

Help your kids learn to count. Start with easy counting of numbers as high as possible. Use the pictures in this printout. Point to the middle one, help them identify it and then count one more than it. Do this to help them get ready for more difficult math concepts like addition, subtraction and multiplication.
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Soup Towers Worksheet
Soup Towers Worksheet

Soup Towers Worksheet

Do your kids come shopping? Transform it into a learning experience! Point out items and ask your kids what they are. Count each stack of cans, and have them check the tower with an extra can of soup. It's a great way to teach them counting and counting up!
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Firefighter Counting Worksheet
Firefighter Counting Worksheet

Firefighter Counting Worksheet

Firefighters are a vital part of any community. When a fire breaks out, they respond promptly to protect citizens and extinguish the blaze. Wearing specialized gear, they not only make the job easier, but safer too. Get your kids involved and help the firefighters sort their gear. Count the equipment, and check the group for the next steps.
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Counting Birds Worksheet
Counting Birds Worksheet

Counting Birds Worksheet

Kids love counting! With each number they learn, they can make a one-to-one representation with an item. The more practice they get, the better. Try this counting worksheet with traceable lines, to give your children practice and work on their fine motor skills. They will enjoy connecting the picture to the right number, and will feel like mathematicians with each success!
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Triceratops Counting to 9 Worksheet
Triceratops Counting to 9 Worksheet

Triceratops Counting to 9 Worksheet

This little triceratops is here to help kids learn to count! Dinosaurs lived long before us and we've never seen one alive, but through research, we know a lot about them. Let the dinosaur help trace on the line from 1 to 9 for a fun counting practice.
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Night Sky Numbers Worksheet
Night Sky Numbers Worksheet

Night Sky Numbers Worksheet

Help your child develop their writing skills with this fun PDF worksheet! Using guiding stars, it teaches them the correct patterns for numbers 1, 2 and 3. They'll have a great time tracing their way from the top and will feel a sense of achievement when they finish.
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Counting skills are foundational to a child's overall mathematical development and cognitive growth, and fostering these skills in 3-year-olds can significantly impact their future learning. At this formative age, children are naturally curious and are building the basic neural connections that will support higher-order thinking skills later on. Engaging them with easy numbers and counting games helps to nurture their numerical awareness, supports fine motor development, enhances their memory, and fosters problem-solving abilities.

Moreover, counting introduces toddlers to the concept of quantity and reinforces the understanding that numbers represent actual values. This early exposure is crucial because it lays the groundwork for more complex mathematical concepts and reasoning skills they will encounter in school. Seamlessly integrating counting into daily routines, through songs, stories, and playful activities, makes learning fun and shows children that numbers are an integral part of their world.

Parents and teachers who prioritize early counting skills are providing children with a dependable foundation. This kind of early engagement not only builds confidence in their ability to learn but also promotes a positive attitude towards math throughout their educational journey. Consequently, by nurturing counting skills, adults help cultivate lifelong learners who are better prepared for academic success.