Enhance your child's counting skills with our Easy Grade 1 Worksheets! Designed specifically for first graders, these engaging and interactive worksheets focus on foundational math concepts like number recognition, counting, and simple addition and subtraction. Our resources encourage hands-on learning through colorful illustrations and fun activities that make counting enjoyable. With various exercises, children will develop confidence in their math abilities while honing their critical thinking skills. Ideal for both classroom settings and at-home practice, our worksheets offer invaluable support as your little ones embark on their math journey. Explore our collection and watch your child's counting confidence soar!


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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sea Math Worksheet
Sea Math Worksheet

Sea Math Worksheet

Dive into an ocean of addition with this fun math worksheet! Help your little mathematician count and add colorful coral and fish. Point out phrases like "in total" or "all together" as a reminder to use addition. Watch them add to find the answer and check the boxes to finish!
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Counting in the Neighborhood Part1 Worksheet
Counting in the Neighborhood Part1 Worksheet

Counting in the Neighborhood Part1 Worksheet

Counting using one-to-one representation is a great way to develop a child's number sense. Use objects, pictures and images to help counting beyond the fingers. This worksheet uses everyday objects to practice counting. It encourages children to find the correct number and count forward. Give it a try!
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Hoppy Hares Worksheet
Hoppy Hares Worksheet

Hoppy Hares Worksheet

Ask your kids if they can identify the rabbits in the picture, then help them solve the math problems. The rabbits need to hop from place to place, so look at the numbers and help your kids figure out the next one. These cute and friendly little animals make great pets. Have fun solving this worksheet together!
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Count in the School of Magic Worksheet
Count in the School of Magic Worksheet

Count in the School of Magic Worksheet

Your math learners can explore the School of Magic with this worksheet. They'll read equations with addition and subtraction numbers under 20, count back and forth to find the answer, then complete the counting sentences. Fun pictures and easy accuracy make it an enjoyable and successful learning experience.
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The Five Little Monkeys Nursery Rhyme Worksheet
The Five Little Monkeys Nursery Rhyme Worksheet

The Five Little Monkeys Nursery Rhyme Worksheet

Sing the beloved nursery rhyme "Five Little Monkeys" with your child, and add a finger play for extra fun! After a few times, encourage them to join in and fill the songs with laughter. Also, have fun coloring the worksheet featuring the monkeys and their Mama.
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Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet
Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet

Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet

Test your child's wildlife knowledge. Ask them to name animals indigenous to Australia or other countries. Show them the animals in this worksheet and have them match each word problem and picture with the correct number sentence.
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How Many More to Add Worksheet
How Many More to Add Worksheet

How Many More to Add Worksheet

Sharpen your child's math skills with this pdf worksheet. Help them figure out how many apples, bees, flowers and bananas are needed to reach the answer given. The possible answers are provided at the bottom of the boxes. Have some fun doing some addition and subtraction magic together and get those math skills sharpened!
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Coloring Page: Number 9
Coloring Page: Number 9

Number 9 Printable

Let your child hone their reading and counting skills with this fun coloring page! With the number 9 candies, your child can decorate their own favorite treats. Make learning a sweet experience and let their mouth water! Help them count and recognize the numbers while having fun.
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Coloring Page: Number 7
Coloring Page: Number 7

Number 7 Worksheet

Introduce beginning math to your child with this fun number 7 coloring page! Coloring the crayons and using the blank pencils for math equations will bring a creative twist to learning. Your child will love this worksheet!
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Help Sarah Be on Time! Worksheet
Help Sarah Be on Time! Worksheet

Help Sarah Be on Time! Worksheet

Humans are social creatures and need to be punctual for things to run smoothly. For instance, a meeting with a friend requires a time to be agreed upon. Ask your kids what else needs to be punctual. Then, show them the worksheet and read the accompanying story. Get them to match clocks with the correct times.
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10 Dimes Worksheet
10 Dimes Worksheet

10 Dimes Worksheet

Get your students ready for the task by asking them to count as high as they can. Familiar objects are stacked in groups. Look at the picture and help them count the dimes. Circle the groups of 10. This worksheet will help kindergartners practice counting up to and recognizing 10 dimes.
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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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Addition at the Zoo Worksheet
Addition at the Zoo Worksheet

Addition at the Zoo Worksheet

Visit the zoo with your kids and point out all the different animals. Ask them to name their favorites and identify animals on a worksheet. Challenge them to solve word problems related to the pictures. Ask them for the equation that fits the picture and check the answer.
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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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Five Little Monkeys and Me Worksheet
Five Little Monkeys and Me Worksheet

Five Little Monkeys and Me Worksheet

This free PDF worksheet provides preschoolers an understanding of danger and appropriate play. It allows them to recognize dangerous situations and why they can be risky, granting kids perspective from both parents and teachers. It's a fun, safe way to help them internalize what's dangerous and what's not.
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Counting skills are foundational for young learners, particularly for Grade 1 students. First and foremost, these skills serve as the building blocks for all future math concepts. When children develop a strong understanding of counting, they gain confidence and the ability to tackle more complex mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, and even basic multiplication.

Parents and teachers should recognize that counting isn't just about reciting numbers; it's about fostering a number sense that helps children understand quantity, size, and relationships. This skill lays the groundwork for critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, essential throughout a child's educational journey.

Additionally, counting activities can enhance motor skills and cognitive development, making them an important part of early learning. Engaging counting exercises that involve objects, visual aids, and interactive games can make learning enjoyable while reinforcing numerical concepts.

Furthermore, counting helps children make connections between numbers and their daily lives, such as counting snacks or sharing toys. When adults place emphasis on counting skills, they encourage curiosity and a love for learning, which positively impacts children's academic performance and future prospects. Ultimately, supporting counting skills sets children up for lifelong success in math and beyond.