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Counting worksheet generator

This generator makes counting worksheets where children count groups of simple shapes and write the number. Pick counting up to 5, 10 or 20.

CountingLetter 8.5 × 11 in · answer key on the last page
Settings

Settings

In the print window choose Letter and 100% scale, or Save as PDF.

Counting
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Count the shapes. Write the number.

  1. 1.
    How many?
  2. 2.
    How many?
  3. 3.
    How many?
  4. 4.
    How many?
  5. 5.
    How many?
  6. 6.
    How many?
  7. 7.
    How many?
  8. 8.
    How many?
  9. 9.
    How many?
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Counting
Answer key
  1. 1.How many?8
  2. 2.How many?10
  3. 3.How many?1
  4. 4.How many?3
  5. 5.How many?9
  6. 6.How many?1
  7. 7.How many?10
  8. 8.How many?3
  9. 9.How many?8
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About this worksheet

Counting objects on paper practices one-to-one correspondence: touching each shape once and saying one number for it. Shapes in neat rows of five also hint at grouping, which helps later with adding.

Teaching tip

Let children cross off each shape with a small mark as they count. It stops the double counting that causes most wrong answers.

How to use the generator

Change the settings and the sheet updates as you go. New worksheet gives a fresh set of problems with a new answer key. Print or save PDF opens your browser's print window: pick Letter paper and 100% scale, or Save as PDF to keep a copy.