The Best NO Prep Counting Activities

Mastering counting from 1 to 20 in kindergarten lays a solid foundation for future mathematical success. Today, I’m sharing three teacher-tested and student-loved no-prep worksheets that make learning numbers a breeze and infuse fun into the process.

Why Choose These Activities?

Interactive Learning: Each activity encourages hands-on participation, fostering a deeper understanding of numbers.
Sequential Development: Progress from essential number recognition to comprehensive counting and place value understanding.
Versatility: Perfect for individual and group learning and caters to various teaching styles.

Search and Find Printables

No prep number identification worksheets

Our ‘Search and Find’ printables are perfect for reinforcing number recognition. These no-prep worksheets guide students in identifying a target number by coloring it in.

They can use markers or my students’ favorite writing tool, dabbers.

As they engage with these printables, learners develop a keen sense of number recognition, setting the stage for more complex mathematical concepts. Best part? It’s simple, effective, and requires no preparation.

Practice Worksheets for Numbers 1 to 10

No prep counting worksheets 1 - 10 for kindergarten

This is one of my go-to worksheets for prekindergarten and beginning of the year kindergarteners. Students trace the number using the finger or crayons, circle the quantity on a ten frame, circle the number on the number line, find the number, write the number, and color in the picture to show the amount.

1 to 20 Counting Worksheets

With these worksheets, students count, trace, and write the target number. They then color the corresponding number of objects. This is a worksheet they could use daily, reviewing a number they previously learned.

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Cut and Glue Counting Book to 120

Here’s an elevated counting book for kindergarten and first grade students. Not only do they practice counting across the decade, they practice comparing numbers, and sequencing them in order.

Math Sorts

Math sorts are a great way to get students identifying a number by counting and comparing quantities. Students count, color, and sort pictures according to the rule.

Digital Learning Options

Digital learning could help capture and keep students engaged. This Google Slides ready activity is easy to use. Students type the missing number. They are also self-checking. They can check their work without the teacher’s support.