Counting Practice Worksheet

Name: ______________________ Date: _________________

1. Count and Write

1. Count the apples: 🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎
   
   Write the number: ______
   
   
   
2. Count the balloons: 🎈 🎈 🎈
   
   Write the number: ______
   
   
   
3. Count the ducks: 🦆 🦆 🦆 🦆 🦆 🦆
   
   Write the number: ______
   
   
   

2. Circle the Correct Number

1. How many buses? 🚌 🚌 🚌 🚌
   
   Circle the correct number: (2) (3) (4) (5)
   
   
   
   
2. How many fish? 🐟 🐟 🐟
   
   Circle the correct number: (1) (2) (3) (4)
   
   
   
   

3. Fill in the Missing Numbers

1. 1 __ 3 __ 5 __ 7 __ 9 __ 10 __
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Counting Practice Answer Key

This answer key corresponds to the Counting Practice Worksheet. Detailed steps are provided to guide grading and explain the correct reasoning.

1. Count and Write

1. Count the apples: 🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎
   Answer: 4

• Reasoning: Students count each apple one by one: 1, 2, 3, 4.

1. Count the balloons: 🎈 🎈 🎈
   Answer: 3

• Reasoning: Count balloons: 1, 2, 3.

1. Count the ducks: 🦆 🦆 🦆 🦆 🦆 🦆
   Answer: 6

• Reasoning: Count ducks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

2. Circle the Correct Number

1. How many buses? 🚌 🚌 🚌 🚌

• Count buses: 1, 2, 3, 4.
  Answer: 4 (circle “4”).

1. How many fish? 🐟 🐟 🐟

• Count fish: 1, 2, 3.
  Answer: 3 (circle “3”).

3. Fill in the Missing Numbers

1. Sequence on the worksheet:
      1 __ 3 __ 5 __ 7 __ 9 __ 10 __

Students should write the numbers that come next in the counting sequence between or after the given numbers.

Blanks in order:

• 1st blank (between 1 and 3): 2
• 2nd blank (between 3 and 5): 4
• 3rd blank (between 5 and 7): 6
• 4th blank (between 7 and 9): 8
• 5th blank (between 9 and 10): 10
• 6th blank (after 10): Optional extension—students may write 11 if practicing beyond 1–10, or leave blank if focusing strictly on numbers 1–10.

Teacher Note: For kindergarten counting practice, emphasize the first five missing numbers (2, 4, 6, 8, 10). The final blank can serve as a challenge or be omitted based on student readiness.

Number Song Warm-Up

Time: 5 minutes
Objective: Energize students and review counting 1–10 through song and movement.

Materials:

• Number Song Lyrics
• Optional: small percussion instruments (shakers, tambourines) or clapping hands

Procedure

1. Gather on the Rug
   Invite students to sit in a circle or semi-circle where everyone can see the lyrics.
2. Sing the Counting Song
   • Display or hand out the Number Song Lyrics.
   • Sing together at a steady pace, pointing to each number as you go:
   “1, 2, 3, 4, 5—let’s count to ten to feel alive!
   6, 7, 8, 9, 10—let’s do it all over again!”
3. Add Movement or Instruments
   • Encourage students to clap, tap their knees, or play their percussion instrument on each number.
   • Repeat the song, speeding up slightly to boost excitement.
4. Quick Number Call-Out
   • Show a random Counting Card with objects.
   • Ask: “How many items do you see?” Students call out the number together.
5. Transition to Lesson
   • Praise the class for their energy and counting skills.
   • Lead into the next activity: “Now, let’s put our counting powers to the test in today’s Count Quest!”

This warm-up gets students singing, moving, and ready to dive into counting adventures.

Classroom Treasure Hunt

Time: 10 minutes
Objective: Students will locate hidden Treasure Hunt Cards and accurately count the objects on each, reinforcing numbers 1–10.

Materials:

• Treasure Hunt Cards
• Clipboards or short writing boards
• Recording Sheet and pencils

Procedure

1. Explain the Hunt
   • Review counting expectations and whisper voices.
   • Show a sample Treasure Hunt Card and demonstrate counting.
2. Distribute Materials
   • Give each student a clipboard with a simple recording sheet (e.g., a numbered list 1–10 or picture icons).
3. Hidden Station Search
   • Students spread out to four classroom stations (e.g., bookshelf, rug corner, art table, window seat) to find one card at each station.
   • At each station, they count the items on the card and write the number beside the station name or card image on their sheet.
4. Optional Partner Work
   • Pair strong counters with peers who need support. Partners count together and record one answer.
5. Return & Share
   • After collecting counts from all stations, students reconvene on the rug.
   • Call on volunteers to share their count for a specific station.

Differentiation & Extensions

• For students who struggle: provide cards with fewer objects or more visual cues.
• For early finishers: challenge them to draw the counted items on the back of their recording sheet or write the numeral word (e.g., “three”).

Assessment & Teacher Notes

• Circulate to observe counting strategies and one-to-one correspondence.
• Note any student who miscounts for small-group follow-up.
• Reinforce positive behaviors (walking feet, whisper voices) with verbal praise or stickers.

Count Quest Script

Introduction & Warm-Up (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Okay friends, let’s gather on the rug quietly. Today we are going on a special Count Quest to master numbers one through ten! I am so excited to count with you.”

Teacher: “First, we will sing our counting song together. I’m going to point to each number as we sing. Use your loudest counting voice!”

Teacher (pointing to lyrics): “Ready? Let’s sing:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5—
6, 7, 8, 9, 10!
You can follow along with the words here: Number Song Lyrics.”

Sing twice, encouraging movement or claps.

Teacher: “Fantastic job! Now let’s count as a group from one to ten. I’ll start: one, two, three... …ten!
Great listening.”

Teacher: “Who can count from six to ten by themselves? Raise your hand.”
Select student to count.

Teacher: “Wonderful! You’re all warmed up and ready. Let’s move to our first game.”

Flash Card Race (10 minutes)

Teacher: “Now we will play Flash Card Race! Please find your counting partner and sit at a table. Each pair gets a stack of Counting Cards.”

Teacher: “Partner A, flip over the top card, count the objects out loud, and say the number to your partner. Then Partner B takes a turn. Keep taking turns until you’ve counted all your cards!”

Teacher: “Remember to use gentle voices and help each other. If you need help, put your finger on your card and I will come over to support you.”

Teacher: “Are you ready? Go!”

Circulate, praise correct counts: “Nice counting, Mia! You counted seven birds correctly.”

(After about 5 minutes)
Teacher: “Time check—if you haven’t switched roles yet, switch now. Keep counting!”

(After 10 minutes)
Teacher: “Hands down! Let’s pick a volunteer. Carlos, which number did you count on the last card?”
Allow answer.

Teacher: “Great job, Carlos. Thank you for sharing.”

Treasure Hunt Adventure (10 minutes)

Teacher: “Next, we’ll go on a Treasure Hunt Adventure! I have hidden a Treasure Hunt Card at each of four stations: the bookshelf, the rug corner, the art table, and the window seat.”

Teacher: “When I say ‘Go,’ walk quietly to your first station, find the card, count the items, and write the number on your recording sheet. Then move to the next station until you visit all four.”

Teacher: “If you finish early, you may draw the objects you counted or write the number word beside your answer—for example, ‘three.’”

Teacher: “Remember, whisper voices and walking feet. Ready? Go!”

Circulate: “Excellent whisper voices! You counted five stars correctly.”

(After 7 minutes)
Teacher: “Alright, Treasure Hunters, please return to the rug and sit down.”

Teacher: “Let’s share our counts. Sara, how many apples did you find at the art table?”
Allow answer.

Teacher: “Perfect! Thank you for sharing.”

Reflect & Reward (5 minutes)

Teacher: “You all did an amazing job today. Let’s think: Which numbers were easy to count? Raise your hand to share.”
Allow a few students.

Teacher: “Now, which numbers felt tricky? What strategies did you use to count them?”
Allow responses.

Teacher: “Let’s do one more counting challenge. Who can count these four blocks for the class?”
Select a volunteer.

Teacher: “Excellent counting! I’m so proud of each of you for working hard on numbers one through ten.”

Teacher: “To celebrate, here are your Reward Stickers for a job well done!”
Hand out stickers.

Teacher: “Congratulations on completing our Count Quest! Keep practicing your counting at home or with a friend. I can’t wait for our next math adventure!”

Counting Cards Printable

Cut along the dotted lines to create 10 flash cards. Each card shows a numeral and the matching number of objects. Use these during our Flash Card Race and Warm-Up activities!

Card 1

1

🍎

Card 2

2

🎈 🎈

Card 3

3

🐦 🐦 🐦

Card 4

4

🚌 🚌 🚌 🚌

Card 5

5

🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟

Card 6

6

🦆 🦆 🦆 🦆 🦆 🦆

Card 7

7

✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨

Card 8

8

🍋 🍋 🍋 🍋 🍋 🍋 🍋 🍋

Card 9

9

🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Card 10

10

🍓 🍓 🍓 🍓 🍓 🍓 🍓 🍓 🍓 🍓

Number Song Lyrics

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10


Clap your hands and stomp your feet,

Counting numbers is so neat!


1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10


Let’s sing it one more time!


1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10


Great job counting, friends—let’s go again!