Count & Represent Objects 1-10 — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. count
2. group
3. tally
4. set
5. one
6. ten
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. How many fingers are on one hand? 5
One hand has 5 fingers, and you can count them: thumb, pointer, middle, ring, and pinky.
2. Count the days in a week: 7
A week is made up of 7 days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
3. A triangle has 3 sides.
A triangle is a shape with 3 straight sides that meet to form three corners.
4. You have 4 apples and get 2 more. Now you have 6.
Starting with 4 apples and getting 2 more means 4 + 2 = 6 apples in all.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The number 8 comes after 7.
True False
True. When we count 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, the number 8 comes right after 7.
2. 3 toys and 3 books is 5 items in all.
True False
False. 3 toys plus 3 books is 3 + 3 = 6 items in all, not 5.
3. A group of 10 pennies is more than 6 pennies.
True False
True. 10 is bigger than 6 because when you count up, 10 comes after 6.