Counting Worksheets for Nursery and LKG, 1 to 10 (Free PDF)
Most nursery children can say "one, two, three" long before they can count things properly. Real counting means touching one object for every number and knowing that the last number said is how many there are. These 8 free worksheets have 48 boxes of shapes to count, from 1 to 10, with a space to write each answer.
- Best for
- Nursery and LKG (age 3 to 5)
- Skill
- Counting objects from 1 to 10 and writing the number
- What you get
- 8 pages, 1 PDF, A4, black and white
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How to use these worksheets
- Start with the boxes that have fewer shapes. Let your child pick which box to do first.
- Ask them to touch each shape with a finger and say the number out loud as they touch it.
- When they finish, ask: so how many are there? If they count again from one, that is fine at this stage.
- If writing the number is still hard, let them say it and you write it. Counting is the skill here, writing comes later.
- One page a day is enough. Stop while they are still enjoying it.
Common problems, and what helps
Saying numbers faster than touching
Very common. Hold your child's finger and move it slowly from shape to shape together.
Skipping or counting a shape twice
Show them how to count in rows, left to right, the way we read. Scattered shapes are easier with a plan.
Stuck after 5
Practise 6 to 10 out loud on stairs, spoons or buttons first. Then come back to the worksheet.
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When should a child count to 10?
Most children count objects to 5 around age 3 and to 10 around age 4, which is why counting to 10 is a big part of nursery and LKG.
What is the difference between counting and rote counting?
Rote counting is saying numbers in order from memory. Counting objects means matching one number to one thing. These worksheets practise the second one.
Should my child write the numbers too?
If they can, yes. If not, they can say the answer or point to it on a number chart. The counting matters more than the writing.