Farm Animals: Counting 1-5

Today we'll work on counting 1-5 together. Sit close and use your finger to point to each problem. If your child gets stuck, count out loud together using fingers or small objects. Always praise the effort, not just the right answer. Five minutes of warm practice beats twenty minutes of pressure.

• pencil
• paper
• scratch paper

Each card shows a number and that many dots.

Count to ten together. Then ask your child to find 8 of one thing in the room.

1. 1

   Count to 1 out loud, then write the number.

   Parent tip: Do this one together. Point, count, or trace as needed.
2. 2

   Count to 2 out loud, then write the number.

   Parent tip: Do this one together. Point, count, or trace as needed.

1. 1

   Count to 3 out loud, then write the number.
2. 2

   Count to 4 out loud, then write the number.
3. 3

   Count to 5 out loud, then write the number.
4. 4

   Count 6 fingers and say the number.
5. 5

   Count 7 fingers and say the number.
6. 6

   Count 8 fingers and say the number.
7. 7

   Count 9 fingers and say the number.
8. 8

   Count 10 fingers and say the number.

Which problem made you think the hardest today? Why?