Grade 1 Math

Counting Objects

Counting Objects helps children practise counting groups of objects from 1 to 10. Read the short guide, solve one task online, and print a worksheet for extra repetition.

How to solve this

  • Point to each object as you count.
  • Say one number for one object.
  • The last number you say tells how many objects there are.

Examples

🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎

4 apples

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

6 stars

What children practice

  • one-to-one counting
  • matching quantity to a number
  • checking a count without starting over too fast

Practice online

Try one short exercise in the browser.

Printable worksheet

Create a fresh printable worksheet with an answer key for extra practice on paper.

Related topics

Back to Grade 1 Math Previous topic: Numbers to 10 Next topic: Compare Numbers to 10
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FAQ

What should children know before counting Objects?

It helps if children are already comfortable with saying numbers in order to 10.

What can we do if counting Objects feels hard?

Touch or point to each object once and only once. Slow, careful counting is better than fast guessing.

How much practice is enough?

A short round of 5 to 10 minutes is usually enough for first graders. Stop while the child is still focused.