These find and count worksheets turn counting practice into a picture hunt. Each page has a busy scene and a short checklist: find every picture on the list, count how many there are and write the number in the box. There are six themes with three levels each (counts up to 5, 10 and 20), plus an answer key for every page. The find and count worksheets help children practise counting the objects in a picture.
Quick answer: choose a theme and a level, print the PDF and give the child a pencil. Page 1 counts up to 5, page 2 up to 10 and page 3 up to 20. The last three pages show every picture circled with the right number.
Find and count worksheets (PDF)
Each pack is a six-page PDF: three counting pages, then three answer pages. Click a picture to open the PDF; the preview shows the count-to-10 page.
Which counting level should you print?
The three pages in every pack follow the number range a child is working on. The numbers below come from the pages in these packs.
| Level | Pictures on the page | Things to find | How many of each | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count to 5 | about 30 | 3 kinds | 1 to 5 | Preschool and early kindergarten |
| Count to 10 | about 50 | 4 kinds | 3 to 10 | Kindergarten |
| Count to 20 | about 96 | 4 kinds | 6 to 20 | Kindergarten to first grade, and anyone who wants a bigger count |
How to use the find and count worksheets
- Choose the number range. Start with the page a child can finish with a little effort, not one that causes tears.
- Name each picture. Say the checklist words together, for example “crabs” or “pencils”.
- Touch and count. Children point to each picture as they say the numbers, then circle it so they do not count it twice.
- Write the number. The box beside each picture is for the final count.
- Check with the answer page. Every picture is circled and the correct number is printed.
Counting skills these pages practice
- One-to-one counting: touching each object once while saying one number word.
- Keeping track: circling items so nothing is counted twice or missed.
- Writing numerals: copying the final count into the box.
- Comparing: after a page, asking which picture there was more of and which there was less of.
These are warm-up skills for early math, and children move at different speeds. If a child counts to 20 by rote but loses track in a crowded picture, that is normal and a good reason to repeat the 10-count page.
Teaching ideas for kindergarten
| Level | Activity | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Count to 5 | Count aloud together, finger by finger. | Are there more pigs or more cows? |
| Count to 10 | Circle each picture, then write the number. | How many are there in all if you add two pictures? |
| Count to 20 | Group the circled pictures in fives. | How many groups of five did you make? |
Using the pages in a math center
- Slide a page into a plastic sleeve and use a dry-erase marker so one pack serves many children.
- Pair a find and count page with number cards, so children place the right card next to each picture.
- Ask early finishers to make up a number sentence from two of their counts.
- Send a pack home for the weekend, and ask a family member to check the answers with the key.
A simple week of counting practice
Five short sessions beat one long one. This plan uses one pack from the page and takes about ten minutes a day.
| Day | Page to print | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Count to 5 page | Name and count each picture together. |
| Tuesday | Count to 5 page, a new theme | Count alone, then check with the answer page. |
| Wednesday | Count to 10 page | Circle each picture before writing the number. |
| Thursday | Count to 10 page, a new theme | Compare two counts: which is more? |
| Friday | Count to 20 page | Group the circled pictures in fives and tens. |
Children who find a level easy can move up a day early, and those who need more time can repeat a page with a different theme. The pictures change but the skill stays the same.
Tips for parents
Sit beside your child for the first page, point to each picture on the checklist and talk about what you see. For the second page, step back and let them lead. Praise careful counting, not speed, and check the answer page together without making a fuss if a number is wrong. A miscount is a chance to count again, slowly, while pointing at each circled picture.
How these pages are made
Each page is generated by a program: it chooses the targets for the checklist, fixes how many of each there will be, then scatters those pictures among many others so that nothing overlaps. The answer page is drawn from the same data, so the circles and totals always match the puzzle.
The pictures are Noto Emoji artwork from Google, used under the Apache License 2.0; the project is on GitHub. A credit line is printed at the bottom of every page.
Use the find and count worksheets with small counters or buttons for children who like to touch as they count.
Frequently asked questions
8 quick answers
Are these find and count worksheets free?
Yes. Print as many copies as you like for your own children or class, with no account or sign-up.
What grade are the worksheets for?
The count-to-5 pages suit preschool and early kindergarten, count-to-10 pages suit kindergarten, and count-to-20 pages suit kindergarten and first grade.
Do the worksheets have answer keys?
Yes. The last three pages of every PDF show each picture circled and the correct number printed.
Can I print them in black and white?
Yes. The pictures turn gray but stay clear, so choose the grayscale option to save ink.
How many different pictures are on each page?
The count-to-5 pages have three kinds of pictures to count, and the count-to-10 and count-to-20 pages have four kinds.
Are there I spy pages with larger counts?
Yes. The I spy printables page has easy, medium and hard pages with six items to find and larger counts.
How can teachers use find and count worksheets for kindergarten in a math center?
Slide a page into a plastic sleeve and use a dry-erase marker so one pack serves many children. Pair pages with number cards, and ask early finishers to make up a number sentence from two of their counts.
What skills do counting objects worksheets practice?
One-to-one counting, touching each object once while saying one number word; keeping track by circling items so nothing is counted twice; writing the final numeral in the box; and comparing which picture there was more or less of.
More counting and picture puzzles
- I spy printables with find-and-count pages in six themes.
- Hidden objects printables with silhouette checklists.
- Preschool number worksheets.
- Number tracing worksheets.
- Printable mazes.
- Dot to dot printables.
- Every puzzle and brain teaser on PrintSheetLab.
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