Learning to count can be fun and simple! This free animal counting worksheet is designed for preschool children ages 3–4 who are beginning to recognize numbers and count small groups of objects.

Children will see five groups of cute animals, including lions, a monkey, butterflies, cats, and dogs. Their task is simple: count the animals and write the correct number in each box.

🦁 What Does This Worksheet Teach?

This preschool math activity helps children practice:

  • Counting quantities from 1 to 5
  • Recognizing and writing numbers
  • Connecting numbers with quantities
  • Visual attention and observation
  • Early pencil and writing skills
  • Animal vocabulary

✏️ How to Use the Worksheet

Ask your child to point to each animal while counting aloud. For example, “One, two… two lions!” Then encourage them to write 2 in the box beside the lions.

Continue with each row until all five groups have been counted.

If your child is still learning to write numbers, an adult can first demonstrate the number or allow the child to say the answer aloud. The goal is to make early math practice positive and enjoyable.

🎯 Recommended Age

Ages: 3–4 years
Level: Preschool
Subject: Early Math
Skill: Counting 1–5
Activity: Count and write

Every child learns at their own pace, so this worksheet can also be used with younger or older learners who are currently practicing counting quantities from 1 to 5.

🖨️ Free Printable Animal Counting Worksheet

Download and print the worksheet, grab a pencil or crayon, and start counting!

Count the animals. Write the number in each box.

Parents, preschool teachers, homeschool families, and early childhood educators can use this printable for at-home learning, classroom activities, morning work, or extra counting practice.

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Happy counting! 🐾

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Explore the full 5-part Counting Worksheet Series:

#1 Count → Write ✅ (This worksheet)
#2 Count → Circle the Number
#3 Count → Match Number and Quantity
#4 Number → Find/Circle the Quantity
#5 Number → Count and Color 🎨

Click each activity above to download and practice the full series!

Free sample pages from our books to try.

Let us customize printable worksheets just for your child! Email to nurseryrhymesgirl@gmail.com or write to me here.

🐾 Love animals? After completing the worksheet, enjoy watching our 50 Animals video for even more animal fun! 🎥🦁🐘


📚 Looking for more counting practice? Explore these preschool counting workbooks on Amazon for more fun number activities!