Skills Covered

How to Use These Worksheets

Students count each group of illustrated objects and then circle the correct number from the choices provided. With quantities up to 10, these worksheets challenge students to count carefully and select the right answer from a set of options.

In the Classroom

These worksheets are excellent for math centers, morning work, or quick assessments. The multiple-choice format helps students who may struggle with number writing to still demonstrate their counting skills. Pair with manipulatives for students who need hands-on support.

At Home

Practice counting groups of objects around the house — silverware in a drawer, shoes by the door, or blocks in a pile. After counting together, have your child circle the matching number on the worksheet. This reinforces the connection between quantities and numerals.

Tips for Success

• Encourage students to cross out each object as they count to avoid double-counting
• For larger groups (7-10), suggest grouping objects by 5s
• Have students say the number out loud before circling their answer
• Use the answer key for immediate feedback

Common Core Standards Alignment

These worksheets support the following Common Core State Standards for Mathematics:

• K.CC.B.4a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name
• K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things arranged in various configurations
• K.CC.A.3 — Write numbers from 0 to 20; represent a number of objects with a written numeral