Number Recognition Easy Numbers Worksheets for 5-Year-Olds

Introducing our "Number Recognition Easy Numbers Worksheets for 5-Year-Olds"! Perfectly designed for young learners, these worksheets offer a fun and engaging way to master recognizing and understanding numbers. With a variety of colorful and interactive exercises, your child will quickly develop confidence in identifying numbers 1-10. Our worksheets support early math skills, helping build a strong foundation for future learning. Whether at home or in the classroom, these printables make learning numbers enjoyable and accessible. Download today and watch your 5-year-old become a number recognition whiz with ease! Visit Kids Academy for more educational resources.


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Counting Backwards: Treasure Hunt Worksheet
Counting Backwards: Treasure Hunt Worksheet

Counting Backwards: Treasure Hunt Worksheet

This fun and inviting PDF worksheet gives young math students the opportunity to visualize counting back. They'll trace their way backward from 20 to 10 and help the pirate find his treasure, while also working on fine motor skills. Building foundational math skills like this is vital, so don't miss out on this colorful and inviting activity.
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Coloring Page: Number 10
Coloring Page: Number 10

Number 10 Printable

Easter eggs are a great way to combine creativity and learning! Help your child explore the number 10 with our fun coloring page. The intricate designs will spark their imagination and fuel their artistic side, while they practice important numeracy basics. Get creative with eggs and enjoy the fun, no matter the time of year!
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Counting Fun Worksheet
Counting Fun Worksheet

Counting Fun Worksheet

Math and fun can go hand-in-hand with this free PDF worksheet! Bright, colourful illustrations will activate your child's brain, as they count the red and yellow flowers. How many can you see? Count together and write down the total. Make learning and counting fun for your little ones!
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Coloring Page: Number 5
Coloring Page: Number 5

Number 5 Printable

Let your child have fun with this number 5 coloring page! They'll adore coloring the birds and music notes, while learning to recognize the number 5. Enjoy listening to the birds sing their beautiful songs!
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Counting Books at the Library Worksheet
Counting Books at the Library Worksheet

Counting Books at the Library Worksheet

At the library, you can find many books arranged in rows on shelves. Count the books in each row with your kids and check the box that shows the right way to count them. Besides books, libraries offer a place to read, study and research.
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Counting Eggs Worksheet
Counting Eggs Worksheet

Counting Eggs Worksheet

Help the Mother bird find her nest! Show your kids this printout, have them point at the bird and the nests. Ask them to count the eggs in each nest carefully. Finally, help her by circling the one with 5 eggs.
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Sunny Counting Backwards from 10 to 1 Worksheet
Sunny Counting Backwards from 10 to 1 Worksheet

Sunny Counting Backwards from 10 to 1 Worksheet

Ask your kids what they like to do in summer heat. Look at the worksheet and ask them to identify the items in the picture. Count the numbers together then help them with connecting the dots from 10 to 1. It's a fun activity for the little girl, just like your kids.
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Find 9 Worksheet
Find 9 Worksheet

Find 9 Worksheet

Teach your kids to count proficiently with fun exercises and everyday objects. In this worksheet, assist your kid in counting sharks in the ocean and checking the box next to the group that has 9. This activity will help build a strong foundation for addition and subtraction later on.
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Building with 8 Worksheet
Building with 8 Worksheet

Building with 8 Worksheet

Your child can learn more with this simple exercise! Get them counting and help them circle the groups of 8 bricks. It's a great addition to their post-school lessons, supporting their counting skills. Plus, it's a fun way to learn!
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Find 7 Worksheet
Find 7 Worksheet

Find 7 Worksheet

Counting seahorses in groups of 7 is fun and educational with this free worksheet. Kids practice counting, one-to-one number representation, and check off the correct answers, all while admiring the brightly colored seahorses. A great way to make learning enjoyable!
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Baseball Counting Worksheet
Baseball Counting Worksheet

Baseball Counting Worksheet

Does your family like baseball? Refresh their minds by asking them to count items in a baseball game. To begin, have them count from 1 to 10. Point out each object and read out the numbers. Then, help them circle the group that matches each number. It will be a fun way to test their counting skills!
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Kindergarten number tracing PDF worksheet
Kindergarten number tracing PDF worksheet

Kindergarten Number Tracing: Counting in Charts Worksheet

Little learners can find big numbers tricky! Help them practice counting and build early math skills, like place value and addition, with this kindergarten number tracing PDF worksheet. Count the dots to solve the problem and trace each answer!
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Coloring Page: Number 4
Coloring Page: Number 4

Number 4 Printable

Kids love gifts! Give your child a learning opportunity with this number 4 coloring page. As they design their own wrapping paper, they'll learn to read and recognize the number four. An exciting way to have fun and learn at the same time!
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Find 7 Eggs Worksheet
Find 7 Eggs Worksheet

Find 7 Eggs Worksheet

Mama chicken needs help counting her eggs! Have your child use one-to-one number representation to count and circle the nests that have seven eggs with this free and fun worksheet. Picture representation is a great way to start building math skills. Download this PDF and make math time fast and enjoyable!
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Numbers and Number Words Worksheet
Numbers and Number Words Worksheet

Numbers and Number Words Worksheet

Preschoolers can practice counting and recognizing numbers with this worksheet. Students trace the numbers zero through five and check the boxes next to each number to show the correct number word. Ideal for young kids, this printable helps them learn early math and number words.
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Counting Spots Worksheet
Counting Spots Worksheet

Counting Spots Worksheet

This worksheet is full of cute, colorful ladybugs. Help your kids identify Lulu, who has two spots on her body. Count the spots on each ladybug and circle the one with two spots. Then read the instructions on the other sections and help them find the ladybugs there, too!
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Construction Zone: Counting Stairs Worksheet
Construction Zone: Counting Stairs Worksheet

Construction Zone: Counting Stairs Worksheet

Do your kids know what professional jobs and professionals are? Ask them to name some, then look at this worksheet. Construction is a professional job that requires specific skills for handling equipment. Help your kids use the bricks to make one step higher stairs, then check the stack of bricks that fits.
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Sea Math Worksheet
Sea Math Worksheet

Sea Math Worksheet

Dive into an ocean of addition with this fun math worksheet! Help your little mathematician count and add colorful coral and fish. Point out phrases like "in total" or "all together" as a reminder to use addition. Watch them add to find the answer and check the boxes to finish!
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Count and Pair Seashells Worksheet
Count and Pair Seashells Worksheet

Count and Pair Seashells Worksheet

Kids love trips to the beach. Ask them to count the shells in the four sets of seashells in this printout - then circle the correct number beneath each set. Let them recall the happy memories of the beach and make this worksheet fun.
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Counting in the Neighborhood Part1 Worksheet
Counting in the Neighborhood Part1 Worksheet

Counting in the Neighborhood Part1 Worksheet

Counting using one-to-one representation is a great way to develop a child's number sense. Use objects, pictures and images to help counting beyond the fingers. This worksheet uses everyday objects to practice counting. It encourages children to find the correct number and count forward. Give it a try!
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Turtle Counting Worksheet
Turtle Counting Worksheet

Turtle Counting Worksheet

Help your child identify the turtle in the picture and teach them about turtles. From their diet to the life cycle, they'll learn a lot. Now, help the baby turtle return to its mother. Count from 1 to 7, then connect the dots on the printout.
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Count and Write 7 Worksheet
Count and Write 7 Worksheet

Count and Write 7 Worksheet

It's key to recognize and represent numbers in different formats. This free PDF shows children how '7' looks as a numeral, word, and with dice. Strengthening math skills is crucial, and the traceable lines and bright guide dots can help them practice writing '7' in two forms. Additionally, they'll hone their fine motor skills as they circle the dice that depicts '7'.
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Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet
Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet

Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet

Old MacDonald needs help counting his animals! Give your little math whiz a fun challenge with a free PDF worksheet. They'll love counting the animals and doing basic addition with two or three addends. Who knew math could be so much fun on the farm?
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Halloween Counting Worksheet from 11 to 20
Halloween Counting Worksheet from 11 to 20

Ordering 11–20: Halloween Counting Worksheet

No matter the time of year, help your child get ready for Halloween with this worksheet. They'll practice counting from 11 to 20, recognizing numbers, and using a pencil to draw. By connecting the dots, they'll create a pumpkin picture, while unknowingly strengthening their early math skills. Print it today for an educational and fun experience!
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Number recognition is a crucial foundational skill for 5-year-olds, and both parents and teachers should prioritize it for several reasons.

First, mastering number recognition is a stepping stone to more complex mathematical concepts. It helps children understand quantity and the relationship between numbers, laying the groundwork for addition, subtraction, and other arithmetic operations. Being able to recognize numbers quickly and easily makes the transition to these more complex skills much smoother.

Second, number recognition enhances a child’s ability to participate in everyday activities, such as reading a clock, counting objects, or even following directions that involve quantities (e.g., "take two steps forward"). This practical application builds confidence and nurtures independence.

Third, this skill supports cognitive development. Recognizing numbers involves distinguishing between different symbols and understanding their meaning, which strengthens brain pathways involved in memory, attention, and problem-solving.

Finally, introducing number recognition in enjoyable ways through games, songs, and hands-on activities fosters a positive attitude toward learning. When children enjoy the process, they are more likely to engage with the material and retain the information.

In summary, prioritizing number recognition for 5-year-olds sets them up for academic success, everyday competence, cognitive growth, and a positive educational experience. Parents and teachers play instrumental roles in nurturing these skills.