Looking for engaging and educational ways to boost your child's counting skills? Our "Counting Skills Easy Worksheets for Ages 7-8" are designed to make learning fun and effective. These carefully crafted worksheets enhance mathematical abilities through a variety of interactive activities, from simple addition and subtraction to more complex problems. Each sheet is aimed at building confidence in young learners while laying a solid foundation for advanced math skills. Perfect for both classroom and at-home use, our worksheets make learning to count an enjoyable adventure. Transform counting practice into an exciting journey with Kids Academy printables!


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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 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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Cone Hide-and-Seek Worksheet
Cone Hide-and-Seek Worksheet

Cone Hide-and-Seek Worksheet

Prior to starting this worksheet, quiz your kid on shapes. If they gave quite a few, you've done well! This pdf will teach them more about cones; show them the pictures in the printout and have them identify which ones contain a cone.
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Bugs Tally Worksheet
Bugs Tally Worksheet

Bugs Tally Worksheet

This fun worksheet uses friendly bugs to help young mathematicians learn numbers and tally marks. They'll gain real-world skills to help with adding, subtracting and counting. Representations will solidify number reasoning, aiding with game playing and more.
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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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Groups of Shapes Worksheet
Groups of Shapes Worksheet

Groups of Shapes Worksheet

Can your child identify and name shapes? Help them learn the unique features of each and have them check the correct name for each group in the colorful pictures on this worksheet.
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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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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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At the Pet Store Word Problems Worksheet
At the Pet Store Word Problems Worksheet

At the Pet Store Word Problems Worksheet

Kids love pet stores! This free, fun PDF worksheet engages little learners to solve word problems with counting and addition. With adorable animals to focus on, your child will practice arithmetic with three addends to find the sum! Help them gain success with word addition word problems.
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Fruit Math: Picture Graphs Worksheet
Fruit Math: Picture Graphs Worksheet

Fruit Math: Picture Graphs Worksheet

Help your child learn to draw graphs by having them look at pictures. Ask them to identify a graph that accurately portrays the data and have them explain why. This will prepare them to easily draw more complex graphs in the future. For example, have them look at the picture with the number of fruits in the colorful worksheet and explain why the graph is accurate.
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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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Park Math: Bar Graph Worksheet
Park Math: Bar Graph Worksheet

Park Math: Bar Graph Worksheet

Do your children love the park? Ask them to tell you some of their favorite animals. Then, have them look at Olivia's graph. She visited a National Park and recorded all the animals she saw. Use the graph to answer the questions given.
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Hoppy Hares Worksheet
Hoppy Hares Worksheet

Hoppy Hares Worksheet

Ask your kids if they can identify the rabbits in the picture, then help them solve the math problems. The rabbits need to hop from place to place, so look at the numbers and help your kids figure out the next one. These cute and friendly little animals make great pets. Have fun solving this worksheet together!
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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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Count in the School of Magic Worksheet
Count in the School of Magic Worksheet

Count in the School of Magic Worksheet

Your math learners can explore the School of Magic with this worksheet. They'll read equations with addition and subtraction numbers under 20, count back and forth to find the answer, then complete the counting sentences. Fun pictures and easy accuracy make it an enjoyable and successful learning experience.
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Colorful Arrays Bingo Worksheet
Colorful Arrays Bingo Worksheet

Colorful Arrays Bingo Worksheet

This worksheet stimulates thinking about arrays and how to represent them. Instruct students to count the 6 arrays and find which ones sum up to 12. Ask them to check the answers for accuracy.
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The Five Little Monkeys Nursery Rhyme Worksheet
The Five Little Monkeys Nursery Rhyme Worksheet

The Five Little Monkeys Nursery Rhyme Worksheet

Sing the beloved nursery rhyme "Five Little Monkeys" with your child, and add a finger play for extra fun! After a few times, encourage them to join in and fill the songs with laughter. Also, have fun coloring the worksheet featuring the monkeys and their Mama.
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Horses Worksheet
Horses Worksheet

Horses Worksheet

Help your little reader differentiate between details and the main idea with this fun worksheet about horses. Kids will be excited to learn about the different roles horses play. To ensure they understand the overall concept, discuss it before having them choose the right statement at the end.
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Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet
Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet

Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet

Test your child's wildlife knowledge. Ask them to name animals indigenous to Australia or other countries. Show them the animals in this worksheet and have them match each word problem and picture with the correct number sentence.
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Pencil Case Line Plot Worksheet
Pencil Case Line Plot Worksheet

Pencil Case Line Plot Worksheet

Explain to your child that a line plot is a way to organize information. For example, if they need to arrange objects, they should draw a line plot. Now, have them help Tom measure the objects in his pencil case in inches. Then, have them check the line plot that accurately shows the length.
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Parents and teachers should prioritize developing counting skills in children aged 7-8 because these skills are foundational to all future math learning. At this age, kids are transitioning from simple counting to more complex math concepts, so fluency in counting provides a crucial stepping stone. Effective counting skills help kids understand number sequences, compare quantities, and grasp the principles of addition and subtraction.

When children become confident counters, they're more likely to tackle advanced topics like multiplication, division, and fractions with ease. Additionally, counting proficiency boosts problem-solving abilities and promotes logical thinking, qualities that are beneficial beyond mathematics.

Counting also supports everyday practical skills, such as telling time, handling money, and measuring objects. By ensuring kids master these early counting skills, parents and teachers set them up for success in both academic and real-world settings. Moreover, kids who develop strong counting abilities are often more confident in their capabilities, which fosters a positive attitude toward learning and mathematics in particular. Therefore, caring about and investing in children’s counting skills builds a solid foundation for both their academic achievements and everyday life.