Count and Match: Number Names Worksheet for Preschoolers
Children ages 3-5 practice counting groups of objects and then matching that quantity to both its written numeral and its spelled-out number word, connecting three different representations of the same amount. This triple connection between objects, numerals, and number names builds a deeper, more flexible sense of number than counting alone.
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Month 12: Learning & Development | Ages 4-5Curriculum
How to use this worksheet
Have your child count the objects in the first row aloud, pointing to each one as they count. Once they know the total, help them find that number written as a numeral on the left side of the page. Then have them draw a line connecting the numeral to its matching number word, like connecting '3' to the word 'three,' and repeat this process for each row.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Crayons
Extension activities
- •Have your child draw the matching number of objects on a blank sheet for a given number word.
- •Make flashcards pairing numerals with their number words and practice matching them.
- •Label objects around the house with sticky notes showing both the numeral and the number word.
- •Play a number bingo game using number words instead of numerals on the board.
Tips for parents and teachers
Encourage your child to say each number word aloud as they match it, since hearing and saying the word reinforces recognition of the written form. Number words are essentially sight words at this age, so expect them to need repeated exposure before recognizing words like 'seven' or 'eight' automatically. Celebrate progress on even a few number words at a time rather than expecting the whole list at once.
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Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.
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