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Counting Fun: Circle the Correct Number Worksheet

This worksheet builds one-to-one correspondence in children ages 4-5 as they count a group of objects and then match that count to the correct written numeral among several choices. Choosing from multiple numeral options, rather than just writing a number, also sharpens numeral recognition since similar-looking numbers can be easy to confuse.

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Month 2: Learning & Development | Ages 4-5

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About this worksheet

Topic:
Counting
Skill:
Counting 1-20 (Number Sense): Count objects and write numbers 1-20.
Pack:
Page 16 of 34 in Month 2: Learning & Development | Ages 4-5.

How to use this worksheet

Look at the first group of objects together and have your child point to each one while counting aloud, making sure they touch each item only once. Ask them to look at the row of numbers below and circle the one that matches how many objects they counted. Move to the next group and repeat the process, encouraging your child to count independently as they build confidence. Review the page together at the end, recounting any group where the circled number seems off.

Materials needed

  • Pencil
  • Crayons

Extension activities

  • Have your child draw their own sets of objects and write the corresponding number beside each one.
  • Use real-life objects, like buttons or snacks, to practice counting groups before circling a number.
  • Play a number scavenger hunt, asking your child to find a group of a specific number of items in the room.
  • Line up numeral cards and have your child match small groups of objects to the correct card.
Hemsweta Jain (Teacher Cheena), founder of RaisoActive

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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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