Discover our collection of Counting Skills Easy Worksheets designed specifically for children ages 6-9! These engaging and interactive worksheets help young learners master essential counting concepts through fun activities. Perfect for preschoolers and early grade schoolers, they reinforce foundational math skills while promoting a love for learning. With colorful designs and age-appropriate challenges, your child will explore numbers, patterns, and basic arithmetic in a playful manner. Whether at home or in the classroom, our worksheets offer a valuable resource for teachers and parents looking to enhance their child’s counting abilities. Start your child’s math journey today with our exciting counting worksheets!


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Tracing Winter Words: Christmas Tree
Tracing Winter Words: Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree Tracing Winter Words Worksheet

Print it and let your child trace the word and follow the arrows. Red dots mark the starting points. Have a blast!
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Coloring Page: Number 10
Coloring Page: Number 10

Number 10 Printable

Easter eggs are a great way to combine creativity and learning! Help your child explore the number 10 with our fun coloring page. The intricate designs will spark their imagination and fuel their artistic side, while they practice important numeracy basics. Get creative with eggs and enjoy the fun, no matter the time of year!
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Fishy Numbers Worksheet
Fishy Numbers Worksheet

Fishy Numbers Worksheet

Explain to your kids even and odd numbers using this worksheet. All objects in a group of even numbers can be paired in twos, while an odd number leaves one object unpaired. Ask your students to find and check the groups with an odd number of fish, counting and figuring out which ones are odd.
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Counting Fun Worksheet
Counting Fun Worksheet

Counting Fun Worksheet

Math and fun can go hand-in-hand with this free PDF worksheet! Bright, colourful illustrations will activate your child's brain, as they count the red and yellow flowers. How many can you see? Count together and write down the total. Make learning and counting fun for your little ones!
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Catch the Fish: +3 Worksheet
Catch the Fish: +3 Worksheet

Catch the Fish: +3 Worksheet

Math may be tricky for your child, with all the numbers and calculations. This worksheet can help them brush up. Ask them to identify the objects in the picture, then count them and help them circle the right number to complete the sentence. It's a simple and effective way to improve math skills.
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Counting Tens and Ones: Part 1 Worksheet
Counting Tens and Ones: Part 1 Worksheet

Counting Tens and Ones: Part 1 Worksheet

Kids Academy has a great place value worksheet to help kids learn when they don't have manipulatives at home! It includes longs and cubes that kids can count and add to find the sum. Colorful and downloadable, this page will help kids understand addition and place value better. Give it a try!
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Coloring Page: Number 5
Coloring Page: Number 5

Number 5 Printable

Let your child have fun with this number 5 coloring page! They'll adore coloring the birds and music notes, while learning to recognize the number 5. Enjoy listening to the birds sing their beautiful songs!
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Cone Hide-and-Seek Worksheet
Cone Hide-and-Seek Worksheet

Cone Hide-and-Seek Worksheet

Prior to starting this worksheet, quiz your kid on shapes. If they gave quite a few, you've done well! This pdf will teach them more about cones; show them the pictures in the printout and have them identify which ones contain a cone.
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Counting Books at the Library Worksheet
Counting Books at the Library Worksheet

Counting Books at the Library Worksheet

At the library, you can find many books arranged in rows on shelves. Count the books in each row with your kids and check the box that shows the right way to count them. Besides books, libraries offer a place to read, study and research.
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Bugs Tally Worksheet
Bugs Tally Worksheet

Bugs Tally Worksheet

This fun worksheet uses friendly bugs to help young mathematicians learn numbers and tally marks. They'll gain real-world skills to help with adding, subtracting and counting. Representations will solidify number reasoning, aiding with game playing and more.
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Counting Eggs Worksheet
Counting Eggs Worksheet

Counting Eggs Worksheet

Help the Mother bird find her nest! Show your kids this printout, have them point at the bird and the nests. Ask them to count the eggs in each nest carefully. Finally, help her by circling the one with 5 eggs.
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Animal Tracks: Find 1 Less Worksheet
Animal Tracks: Find 1 Less Worksheet

Animal Tracks: Find 1 Less Worksheet

Animals are all around us - wild and domestic. Ask your kids to name their favourites, then use this animal tracks worksheet to explore more. Help them circle the groups with 1 less animal track. It's a great way to learn about the creatures we share our world with!
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Butterfly Addition Worksheet
Butterfly Addition Worksheet

Butterfly Addition Worksheet

This tracing sheet is great for kids to work on math skills and have fun too. Read the word problems to them, then help them trace the dotted lines to match the problem and number sentence to a picture. Not only is it educational, it's beautiful too - your kids will love learning about butterflies!
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Find 9 Worksheet
Find 9 Worksheet

Find 9 Worksheet

Teach your kids to count proficiently with fun exercises and everyday objects. In this worksheet, assist your kid in counting sharks in the ocean and checking the box next to the group that has 9. This activity will help build a strong foundation for addition and subtraction later on.
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Groups of Shapes Worksheet
Groups of Shapes Worksheet

Groups of Shapes Worksheet

Can your child identify and name shapes? Help them learn the unique features of each and have them check the correct name for each group in the colorful pictures on this worksheet.
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Find 7 Worksheet
Find 7 Worksheet

Find 7 Worksheet

Counting seahorses in groups of 7 is fun and educational with this free worksheet. Kids practice counting, one-to-one number representation, and check off the correct answers, all while admiring the brightly colored seahorses. A great way to make learning enjoyable!
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Baseball Counting Worksheet
Baseball Counting Worksheet

Baseball Counting Worksheet

Does your family like baseball? Refresh their minds by asking them to count items in a baseball game. To begin, have them count from 1 to 10. Point out each object and read out the numbers. Then, help them circle the group that matches each number. It will be a fun way to test their counting skills!
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Counting Seedlings Worksheet
Counting Seedlings Worksheet

Counting Seedlings Worksheet

Understanding math word problems is key. Multiple steps can prove challenging - this free worksheet provides one-to-one picture representation to help kids solve multi-step addition word problems. Strengthen addition skills by choosing the matching picture to the answer.
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Kindergarten number tracing PDF worksheet
Kindergarten number tracing PDF worksheet

Kindergarten Number Tracing: Counting in Charts Worksheet

Little learners can find big numbers tricky! Help them practice counting and build early math skills, like place value and addition, with this kindergarten number tracing PDF worksheet. Count the dots to solve the problem and trace each answer!
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Coloring Page: Number 4
Coloring Page: Number 4

Number 4 Printable

Kids love gifts! Give your child a learning opportunity with this number 4 coloring page. As they design their own wrapping paper, they'll learn to read and recognize the number four. An exciting way to have fun and learn at the same time!
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Counting Birds Worksheet
Counting Birds Worksheet

Counting Birds Worksheet

Help your child count and underline the matching number sentence in the worksheet. Ask them if the total number of birds in each picture is odd or even, then check the correct box. When two equal numbers are added, the sum is always an even number (e.g. 2+2=4, 4+4=8, both divisible by 2).
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Fruity Array Quest Worksheet
Fruity Array Quest Worksheet

Fruity Array Quest Worksheet

Explain rows (horizontal) and columns (vertical) to your child before starting the worksheet. Show them the picture and the arrows indicating direction. Your child should be able to answer the questions easily after that. Help them match the fruit arrays that match the descriptions.
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At the Pet Store Word Problems Worksheet
At the Pet Store Word Problems Worksheet

At the Pet Store Word Problems Worksheet

Kids love pet stores! This free, fun PDF worksheet engages little learners to solve word problems with counting and addition. With adorable animals to focus on, your child will practice arithmetic with three addends to find the sum! Help them gain success with word addition word problems.
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Find 7 Eggs Worksheet
Find 7 Eggs Worksheet

Find 7 Eggs Worksheet

Mama chicken needs help counting her eggs! Have your child use one-to-one number representation to count and circle the nests that have seven eggs with this free and fun worksheet. Picture representation is a great way to start building math skills. Download this PDF and make math time fast and enjoyable!
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Parents and teachers should prioritize counting skills for children aged 6-9 because these foundational skills are critical for cognitive development and everyday functioning. Counting forms the basis of numeracy, which is essential for understanding larger mathematical concepts later on, such as addition and subtraction. At this age, children learn to recognize numbers, understand quantity, and improve their ability to compare and categorize objects.

These skills foster problem-solving and critical thinking, equipping children to navigate their world effectively. Mastering counting also enhances children’s confidence in academic pursuits, which can influence their overall attitude toward learning. Furthermore, stronger counting abilities contribute to improved concentration and focus, helping children to succeed in various tasks and challenges.

Counting skills also play a role in real-life situations, such as managing money, telling time, and organizing daily routines, which are essential life skills. When parents and teachers engage with children in counting activities—through games, songs, or everyday tasks—they enrich their learning experience and make math enjoyable. Moreover, acknowledging the significance of these skills means laying a solid foundation for future education, ultimately preparing children for lifelong learning and success. Thus, fostering counting skills should be a shared priority for both parents and educators.