Number Safari: Count & Circle the Correct Number

Number Safari: Count & Circle the Correct Number

Embark on a fun-filled counting adventure with Number Safari: Count & Circle the Correct Number, a vibrant and engaging worksheet designed to build early math skills through animal-themed visuals. This activity helps young learners strengthen their number sense, counting accuracy, and visual discrimination in a playful, safari-inspired setting. It is ideal for use at home, in the classroom, or as part of a homeschool curriculum.

Purpose:

This worksheet supports early numeracy development by encouraging children to count objects in a set and circle the corresponding number. It’s a great way for parents and educators to reinforce counting skills, number recognition, and foundational math understanding.

Activities:

• Counting themed animals in each group.

• Identifying and circling the correct numeral that matches the counted total.

• Enhancing number sense and visual matching.

• Practicing fine motor skills by drawing circles and visually scanning options.

Materials Needed:

• Pencil, marker, or crayon.

• Optional: coloring materials to add creative flair to the worksheet.

Worksheet Specifications:

• Page Size: 8.5″ x 11″ (Letter Size)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Theme: Safari animals and nature-inspired graphics

Instructions for Use:

Part 1:

• Count the Animals: Carefully examine each group of animals and count how many you see in each set.

• Circle the Correct Number: From the multiple-choice numbers provided, circle the number that matches how many animals are in the set.

Part 2:

• Engagement Tip: Encourage learners to say the numbers out loud as they count to reinforce verbal number recognition.

• Extension Activity: Ask students to color the animals after completing the counting task for added fun and motor skill practice.

This worksheet not only strengthens foundational counting and number recognition skills but also supports attention to detail, visual perception, and fine motor control — all essential elements for early math success.