Counting skills Extra Challenge Worksheets for Ages 5-6

Enhance your child's counting abilities with our Counting Skills Extra Challenge Worksheets designed specifically for ages 5-6. These engaging, printable activities help young learners master fundamental concepts of numbers, sequencing, and basic arithmetic through fun and interactive challenges. Each worksheet is carefully crafted to stimulate critical thinking and foster a love for math. With a variety of exercises, including counting objects and solving number puzzles, your child will build confidence and accuracy in their counting skills. Perfect for home or classroom use, these worksheets will ensure that learning remains exciting and effective. Start your child on their math journey today!


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Birthday 3D Shapes Worksheet
Birthday 3D Shapes Worksheet

Birthday 3D Shapes Worksheet

It's John's birthday and he needs your help. Ask your kids to draw a line from each present to the matching 3D shape. First, check they understand the difference between 2D and 3D shapes. Then, they can help John figure out which 3D shape matches each present.
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Number Match-up Worksheet
Number Match-up Worksheet

Number Match Up Worksheet

Help your child learn early math skills with this cute number match-up worksheet! Through this exercise, your preschooler can practice following directions, recognizing numbers, counting and understanding the difference between left and right. Bright and catchy pictures such as veggies make the worksheet fun and engaging. Print it out and let your child enjoy counting and matching the veggies!
Number Match Up Worksheet
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Addition worksheet for kindergarten pdf
Addition worksheet for kindergarten pdf

Addition Worksheet for Kindergarten

Addition Worksheet for Kindergarten
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Math PDF Worksheet: Count Winter Things
Math PDF Worksheet: Count Winter Things

Count Winter Things Worksheet

This chilly winter afternoon, help your kid warm up with Kids Academy's free math worksheet - full of bright pictures and addition practice. Let them count the things and write in the numbers for a great brain training and math head start. Get more free math worksheets here. (80 words)
Count Winter Things Worksheet
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Counting Floors Worksheet
Counting Floors Worksheet

Counting Floors Worksheet

Take your kids on an elevator ride and have them help you. With this worksheet, little ones meet Lily and her mom. They're taking an elevator from Floor 1 to Floor 8. Ask them to check the floors they pass and help the two reach their destination.
Counting Floors Worksheet
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Parts of the Body Worksheet
Parts of the Body Worksheet

Robot Printable

Introduce your child to a fun robot and help her hone her matching skills with this parts of the body worksheet! Your child will trace dotted lines to match the robot's body parts to the right place, helping her focus, use abstract thinking and reason better. This worksheet is sure to get your child excited and help her build essential skills for future success!
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Plant the Seeds Addition Worksheet
Plant the Seeds Addition Worksheet

Plant the Seeds Addition Worksheet

This worksheet combines math and learning about plants. Ask kids to name their favorite plants and which ones they see the most. Have them trace a line to all pictures in the middle which show the equation 5+4. Enjoy the beauty of plants while introducing math skills!
Plant the Seeds Addition Worksheet
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Math PDF Worksheets - Count and Match Vegetables: 1 – 7
Math PDF Worksheets - Count and Match Vegetables: 1 – 7

Count and Match Vegetables 1 – 7 Math Worksheet

Print this bright math worksheet from Kids Academy and give your child a fun way to enhance their counting skills. Based on Singapore Math, the colourful pictures make it easy for children to comprehend math. Get additional free worksheets here!
Count and Match Vegetables 1 – 7 Math Worksheet
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Ducks in a Row Worksheet
Ducks in a Row Worksheet

Ducks in a Row Worksheet

Are you looking for a fun and free math enrichment activity for your young one? Get Sweet Mama Duck and her ducks to the pond by helping your child navigate through this colorful maze! They'll use their fine motor skills and hone their number sense as they count ducks, turtles and frogs. Plus, they'll learn one-to-one representation. A great educational way to have fun!
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Matching 4 – 3 Worksheet
Matching 4 – 3 Worksheet

Matching 4 – 3 Worksheet

Help your kids master basic math concepts like addition and subtraction with fun exercises. Test their understanding with simple problems. For example, in this worksheet, ask them to count the objects in each picture and draw a line to the pictures that show 4 - 3 = 1. This will help them get better at solving equations.
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Counting with pirates worksheet
Counting with pirates worksheet

Counting With Pirates Worksheet

Ahoy, mateys! Join us on the hunt for the pirate with four treasure chests! They’re hidden in this counting worksheet, full of swashbuckling fun! Your little one will be excited to search for gold and at the same time develop key counting skills - a great start to early math!
Counting With Pirates Worksheet
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Counting Maze Up to 20 Printable
Counting Maze Up to 20 Printable

Monkey Math Worksheet

Try our printable maze to 20 for an enjoyable challenge.
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Making a Graph: Creepy Crawlies Worksheet
Making a Graph: Creepy Crawlies Worksheet

Making a Graph: Creepy Crawlies Worksheet

Let your little math whiz create a graph with this free PDF worksheet. They can count and sort the creepy-crawlies, checking off the correct number of boxes for each type. This engaging activity will help them hone their visual discrimination skills while efficiently organizing data.
Making a Graph: Creepy Crawlies Worksheet
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Learning Numbers Worksheets: Learning to Write 1 PDF
Learning Numbers Worksheets: Learning to Write 1 PDF

Learning to Write 1 Worksheet

Learning to write numbers can be easy and fun! Get this new number worksheet to help your child excel. Practice counting, tracing and writing the number “one”, then circle the fish with “1” on them. Revise spelling and have fun! Get more tracing numbers worksheets at Kids Academy and enjoy the learning process.
Learning to Write 1 Worksheet
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Number Recognition Worksheet
Number Recognition Worksheet

Identifying Numbers Size Worksheet

Identifying Numbers Size Worksheet
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Picture Graphs: Colorful Balloons Worksheet
Picture Graphs: Colorful Balloons Worksheet

Picture Graphs: Colorful Balloons Worksheet

Kids love balloons at parties! Now you can use them to review graphs and math with this worksheet. View the balloons and count how many of each color, then answer the questions to complete math problems and report important details. Bring joy to your child's studies and make learning fun!
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Worksheet: Counting Money
Worksheet: Counting Money

Pet Shop Worksheet

Teach your child a key life skill: counting and managing money. With this worksheet, they'll learn to count coins and calculate purchases at the pet shop. Give them colorful, fun math practice!
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Count and Match Points 8 Math Worksheet

This free PDF helps children develop their number skills by counting the points in the boxes. Each box contains a total of 9 points, making it a fun and colorful activity. Parents can encourage their young ones by guiding them if they need help counting. By the end of the worksheet, children should have a better understanding of numbers.
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Apple Tree Counting Worksheet
Apple Tree Counting Worksheet

Apple Tree Counting Worksheet

Help your kids perfect their counting skills with this fun exercise. Get them to count the apples on the 5 trees and circle the ones with 9. It's great that they are learning to count at school and you can keep the excitement going at home. This colorful worksheet will help your children practice and perfect their counting.
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Read from Left to Right: Harry's Pets Worksheet
Read from Left to Right: Harry's Pets Worksheet

Read from Left to Right: Harry's Pets Worksheet

Help your child read the sentences on this tracing sheet about Harry and his pets. Point to the dotted lines and follow the sentences to the correct picture. Ask your child to identify which animal corresponds to which color. Check the picture to ensure accuracy. 80 words.
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Count and Match Points 6 Math Worksheet

Help your child with mathematics by guiding them with this fun printable worksheet. They will practice counting numbers by looking at all the boxes and circling the ones containing 6 dots. Together you will gain a better understanding of mathematics.
Count and Match Points 6 Math Worksheet
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Making a Graph: Flowers Worksheet
Making a Graph: Flowers Worksheet

Making a Graph: Flowers Worksheet

Kids will love this engaging PDF graph. They'll count flowers and use checkmarks to represent the number on the graph, tangibly seeing the differences in an organized way they contributed to. All while developing their number representation and concrete number sense skills without even realizing it!
Making a Graph: Flowers Worksheet
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Woodpecker and Triangles Worksheet
Woodpecker and Triangles Worksheet

Woodpecker and Triangles Worksheet

Woodpeckers peck wood, and this printout helps kids learn about triangles. Ask your kindergartners to draw a triangle, then draw a line through the shapes that have a triangle in them to help the woodpecker get out of the maze.
Woodpecker and Triangles Worksheet
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Connect the Dots Numbers 1-10 PDF
Connect the Dots Numbers 1-10 PDF

Count with the Captain Connect Dots Worksheet

All aboard! Help the captain set sail with this fun connect the dots numbers 1-10 PDF! Motivate your child to practice counting and numeracy, as they help the captain find his way to his ship. Problem solving skills and recognition of numbers in print are also developed. Reward your child after completion and they'll be unaware of the skills honed.
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Counting skills are foundational for early numeracy development, and implementing an extra challenge for children aged 5-6 can profoundly impact their educational journey. Parents and teachers should prioritize these skills as they directly correlate with children's later math achievements, fostering a strong base for advanced concepts. When children engage in counting challenges, they not only improve their ability to count but also enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and cognitive skills.

Beyond basic counting, these challenges can introduce concepts of comparison, addition, and subtraction in a playful context, making math engaging and relatable. Activities that incorporate counting, such as games, songs, and interactive exercises, stimulate interest and motivation in young learners.

Moreover, developing robust counting skills at this age encourages persistence and a growth mindset. It provides opportunities for parental engagement, allowing families to bond through learning. Overall, nurturing these skills during early childhood aligns with educational standards and prepares children for mathematical success, helping to build confidence in their abilities as they progress through school. Therefore, fostering counting skills through extra challenges is an investment in a child's academic future.