Welcome to our Counting Practice Worksheets designed specifically for children ages 8-9! These engaging worksheets foster essential math skills while making learning fun. Your child will enjoy a variety of exercises that involve counting, addition, and pattern recognition, enhancing their number sense and confidence. Each worksheet is thoughtfully crafted with visually appealing graphics and age-appropriate content, ensuring that your child remains intrigued and motivated. Ideal for homeschoolers or supplemental practice, these resources can be easily printed and used at home or in the classroom. Start counting with excitement today and help your child build a solid foundation in mathematics!


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Counting Faces 3D

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Let's Count Faces! Worksheet
Let's Count Faces! Worksheet

Let's Count Faces! Worksheet

Help the wizard count the faces of 3D shapes! Ask your kids to identify the shapes before beginning, then have them circle the correct number of faces. Enjoy this fun wizard-themed worksheet with your kids!
Let's Count Faces! Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 71
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 71
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 71
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Adding up to 50: Page 41
Adding up to 50: Page 41

Adding up to 50: Page 41

Adding up to 50: Page 41
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Baa Baa Black Sheep printable worksheet
Baa Baa Black Sheep printable worksheet

Baa Baa Black Sheep Printable

Jumpstart your child's reading skills with this printable Baa Baa Black Sheep worksheet! Recite the lines with them, then have them select the pictures associated with the poem to test comprehension. Fun and educational!
Baa Baa Black Sheep Printable
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Adding up to 1000: Page 57
Adding up to 1000: Page 57

Adding up to 1000: Page 57

Adding up to 1000: Page 57
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Base ten blocks worksheet for 2nd grade
Base ten blocks worksheet for 2nd grade

Base Ten Blocks Worksheet

When school ends, your child can still practice place value at home with this base ten blocks worksheet. They'll count and circle the right number, gaining mastery of the concept. It's a fun, easy way to hone their skills!
Base Ten Blocks Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 11
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 11
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 11
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Robot Fun Worksheet
Robot Fun Worksheet

Robot Fun Worksheet

Help your child learn about basic shapes with this fun robot worksheet! Kids practice identifying circles, squares, rectangles and triangles, then color each shape according to directions. Make math practice enjoyable with this coloring page that teaches all four basic shapes - it's an important math skill!
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 70
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 70

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 70

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 70
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Counting Coins Worksheet
Counting Coins Worksheet

Counting Coins Worksheet

Help your students overcome their fear or aversion of counting and learning numbers with this fun worksheet! It features colorful pictures with four groups of coins. Ask the students to count each group, then trace the lines to the piggy bank. Show them it's easy to count and learn numbers!
Counting Coins Worksheet
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Counting on Pollination: Bees Worksheet
Counting on Pollination: Bees Worksheet

Counting on Pollination: Bees Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet helps kids improve their math skills while having fun - they'll help the bees pollinate the flowers by finding the missing number. It's an entertaining way to practice number patterns, sequences and number line skills, aiding in fast and efficient math computations.
Counting on Pollination: Bees Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 35
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 35
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 35
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Solve Problems by Counting Worksheet
Solve Problems by Counting Worksheet

Solve Problems by Counting Worksheet

Download this free colorful worksheet and give your young math student practice with a number line. Counting on or back, they will learn to solve basic addition and subtraction word problems with ease. Ultimately, it will help them develop automaticity for later efficiency with addition and subtraction.
Solve Problems by Counting Worksheet
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The Dog and His Bone Worksheet
The Dog and His Bone Worksheet

The Dog and His Bone Worksheet

Read the story of The Dog and His Bone to your kids, making sure they take in the details. Ask them the questions in this worksheet and help them check the answers. Encourage them to think carefully.
The Dog and His Bone Worksheet
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Learning Numbers Worksheets: Tracing And Writing Number 6 PDF
Learning Numbers Worksheets: Tracing And Writing Number 6 PDF

Tracing And Writing Number 6 Worksheet

Learn numbers in a fun way with our preschool number worksheets. Count six bananas, trace and write the number, find the monkey with six bananas, and trace the word "six." Explore more activities at Kids Academy.
Tracing And Writing Number 6 Worksheet
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Simple Addition PDF Worksheet
Simple Addition PDF Worksheet

Fruit and Veggies Worksheet

It promotes problem-solving and analytical skills as kids match pictures to correct addition sentences. Help your child go beyond simple addition with this PDF worksheet!
Fruit and Veggies Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 54
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 54
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 54
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 2
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 2
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 2
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 21
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 21
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 21
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 1
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 1
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 1
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Adding up to 50: Page 12
Adding up to 50: Page 12

Adding up to 50: Page 12

Adding up to 50: Page 12
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More Octopus Facts Worksheet
More Octopus Facts Worksheet

More Octopus Facts Worksheet

This worksheet will help your kids learn about the Octopus. Read the text carefully and have kids read with you. Now, ask them questions based on it and help them answer them by circling the right choices. Teaching your kids facts about animals will help them in the long run.
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Adding up to 1000: Page 21
Adding up to 1000: Page 21

Adding up to 1000: Page 21

Adding up to 1000: Page 21
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Printable Money Games and PDF Worksheets: Connecting the Values
Printable Money Games and PDF Worksheets: Connecting the Values

Connecting the Values Money Worksheet

Counting games are a fun way to teach kids about money and counting money. We've learnt the penny, nickel, dime and quarter - can you identify them from the pictures? Draw a line from the smallest to the biggest value and remember the order. Kids Academy has more fun and informative worksheets on counting money.
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Counting practice is essential for children aged 8-9 as it lays a fundamental groundwork for numerous mathematical concepts they will encounter in higher grades. At this age, children are typically moving from concrete counting skills to more abstract numerical understanding, making it crucial for their cognitive development. Practicing counting enhances their ability to recognize patterns, improves number sense, and fosters a deeper understanding of quantity and value.

Moreover, counting skills directly impact problem-solving abilities and arithmetic tasks like addition and subtraction. Reinforcing counting through engaging activities not only keeps children motivated — as they frequently learn better through play — but also builds their confidence in mathematics. Parents and teachers should choose a variety of counting activities, including games, songs, and real-life applications, to keep children engaged and reduce any potential math anxiety.

Additionally, proficient counting skills contribute to academic success in subjects that rely on math, such as science, technology, and economics. By ensuring a solid grasp of counting, parents and teachers help children develop essential skills that extend far beyond the classroom, laying the groundwork for critical thinking, logical reasoning, and everyday problem-solving in their future endeavors.