Count and Write: Fun Counting Worksheet for Preschoolers
This counting worksheet has children ages 3-5 count small groups of objects and write the matching numeral in a box, directly linking the physical act of counting to the written symbol that represents a quantity. Writing the number immediately after counting — rather than just counting aloud — reinforces that numerals are a shorthand for real, countable amounts.
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Month 4: Learning & Development | Ages 4-5
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Curriculum
- Number Sense > Counting 1-20
How to use this worksheet
Look at the first group of objects together and have your child count them one at a time, touching each object as they count. Once they reach the total, have them write that number in the box provided. Repeat the process for each remaining group on the page, checking that the written numeral matches the counted amount each time.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Eraser
Extension activities
- 1Set out small snacks, like crackers or grapes, and have your child count and write down the amount before eating them.
- 2Create your own sets of drawn objects for your child to count and label with the correct number.
- 3Practice counting backward from ten together as a quick daily routine.
- 4Use dice during a board game and have your child write down the number rolled each turn.
- 5Count steps, claps, or jumps together and write the final total down afterward.
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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