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 4-5
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- Topic:
- Number Recognition
- Skill:
- Number Names (Number Recognition): Read and write number names 1-20.
- Pack:
- Page 19 of 28 in Month 12: Learning & Development | Ages 4-5.
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
- 1Have your child draw the matching number of objects on a blank sheet for a given number word.
- 2Make flashcards pairing numerals with their number words and practice matching them.
- 3Label objects around the house with sticky notes showing both the numeral and the number word.
- 4Play a number bingo game using number words instead of numerals on the board.
Written by
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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