Are these preschool math worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

Preschool Count to 5 Picture Worksheet

About this worksheet

Counting to five is a preschooler's first step from saying number words to understanding how many things are really there. A child can chant one, two, three, four, five perfectly and still skip an object, count one twice, or treat the last number as the name of the last object rather than the size of the whole group. These groups are small enough to touch. On the ready sheet the objects sit in a straight line, so a finger has an obvious path. The practice sheet spreads them into rows and loose clusters, which is where double counting begins. The stretch sheet arranges them in a ring, where there is no first or last object and the child has to choose a starting point and remember it. After every group, ask the question that matters most: so how many are there altogether? Answers are numerals, so a child who cannot yet write can still show an accurate count.

What your child will learn

Say number words in order from one to five
Touch each object once while counting
Use the last number said to name the total
Keep track of a starting point in a ring of objects

Worked example

Touch each duck and say one, two, three. The last number you said was three, so mark the numeral 3.

Common mistake

Saying number words faster than the finger moves, so one object gets counted twice.

Helpful hint

Touch one thing for every number word you say.

Count to 10

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with count to 5?: Saying number words faster than the finger moves, so one object gets counted twice.
How can I help my child with count to 5?: Touch one thing for every number word you say.
Are these preschool math worksheets free to print?: Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

Preschool Count to 5 Worksheet

Count to 5