Help your child master number recognition with our collection of easy worksheets designed for kids aged 6-9. These fun and engaging activities are perfect for building foundational math skills. Each worksheet allows your child to practice identifying numbers, counting, and understanding number sequences with colorful illustrations and interactive exercises. Ideal for classroom use or home practice, our number recognition worksheets cater to various learning styles and ensure your young learner stays motivated and confident. Give your child the tools they need to succeed in math with our expertly crafted worksheets, tailored specifically for early learners aged 6-9.


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Tracing Winter Words: Christmas Tree
Tracing Winter Words: Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree Tracing Winter Words Worksheet

Print it and let your child trace the word and follow the arrows. Red dots mark the starting points. Have a blast!
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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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Fishy Numbers Worksheet
Fishy Numbers Worksheet

Fishy Numbers Worksheet

Explain to your kids even and odd numbers using this worksheet. All objects in a group of even numbers can be paired in twos, while an odd number leaves one object unpaired. Ask your students to find and check the groups with an odd number of fish, counting and figuring out which ones are odd.
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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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Catch the Fish: +3 Worksheet
Catch the Fish: +3 Worksheet

Catch the Fish: +3 Worksheet

Math may be tricky for your child, with all the numbers and calculations. This worksheet can help them brush up. Ask them to identify the objects in the picture, then count them and help them circle the right number to complete the sentence. It's a simple and effective way to improve math skills.
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Counting Tens and Ones: Part 1 Worksheet
Counting Tens and Ones: Part 1 Worksheet

Counting Tens and Ones: Part 1 Worksheet

Kids Academy has a great place value worksheet to help kids learn when they don't have manipulatives at home! It includes longs and cubes that kids can count and add to find the sum. Colorful and downloadable, this page will help kids understand addition and place value better. Give it a try!
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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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Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet
Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet

Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet

Before tackling the math problem, get your kids ready by asking them to share their favorite holiday and why. Then, look at the picture on the worksheet with them. Help them examine the numbers and problems, and select the number sentence that shows what's happening with each string of light. 80 words.
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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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Butterfly Addition Worksheet
Butterfly Addition Worksheet

Butterfly Addition Worksheet

This tracing sheet is great for kids to work on math skills and have fun too. Read the word problems to them, then help them trace the dotted lines to match the problem and number sentence to a picture. Not only is it educational, it's beautiful too - your kids will love learning about butterflies!
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Desert Addition Worksheet
Desert Addition Worksheet

Desert Addition Worksheet

In the desert, scorching heat and little water mean animals must adapt to survive. Show kids pictures of these animals and teach their names. Then, read the word problems in the worksheet, and have them check the box next to the pictures that portray each story. 80 words
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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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Garden Subtraction Worksheet
Garden Subtraction Worksheet

Garden Subtraction Worksheet

Help your kids understand math with this fun, garden-themed subtraction worksheet! Have them read the number sentences and count the veggies in each row. Then, subtract 10 from each row to find the answer. They'll love counting the colorful veggies and solving the problems!
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Counting Seedlings Worksheet
Counting Seedlings Worksheet

Counting Seedlings Worksheet

Understanding math word problems is key. Multiple steps can prove challenging - this free worksheet provides one-to-one picture representation to help kids solve multi-step addition word problems. Strengthen addition skills by choosing the matching picture to the answer.
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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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Counting Birds Worksheet
Counting Birds Worksheet

Counting Birds Worksheet

Help your child count and underline the matching number sentence in the worksheet. Ask them if the total number of birds in each picture is odd or even, then check the correct box. When two equal numbers are added, the sum is always an even number (e.g. 2+2=4, 4+4=8, both divisible by 2).
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Fruity Array Quest Worksheet
Fruity Array Quest Worksheet

Fruity Array Quest Worksheet

Explain rows (horizontal) and columns (vertical) to your child before starting the worksheet. Show them the picture and the arrows indicating direction. Your child should be able to answer the questions easily after that. Help them match the fruit arrays that match the descriptions.
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Number recognition is a critical foundational skill for children aged 6-9, creating a cornerstone for future success in mathematics and other cognitively demanding subjects. Early engagement with numbers helps students not only to identify and name numbers accurately but also to develop a sense of numerical order and magnitude. Parents and teachers need to prioritize number recognition because it fosters a child's ability to understand concepts like counting, addition, subtraction, and later on, more complex operations such as multiplication and division.

Recognizing numbers easily enables students to engage with educational activities and daily life tasks more confidently, enhancing both their learning speed and enjoyment. For example, understanding numbers is essential when reading clocks, measuring ingredients for a recipe, or managing pocket money. Moreover, strong number recognition skills contribute to higher mathematical fluency, enabling children to perform calculations more efficiently and with greater accuracy.

Neglecting these skills can result in learning gaps that may weaken a child's overall academic performance and reduce their confidence in their abilities. Therefore, by focusing on number recognition at an early age, parents and teachers can provide a solid framework that supports lifelong positive attitudes towards not just mathematics, but problem-solving and logical reasoning in general.