Tis the season for all things apples! This counting apples activity is hands-on and and makes math fun. Your little preschoolers will love it!
This activity is all about learning to count and practicing one-to-one correspondence. One-to-one correspondence means counting objects with meaning, or the ability to match one object to one other object. This counting apple activity is a simple way to practice this skill.
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Here’s what you need for this Counting Apples Activity:
- counting apple printable
- finger paint
- rag or water to clean hands
To do this activity, place the printable in front of the child along with finger paint. Have the child identify the number and then use finger paint to create “apples” that match the number on the basket. If your child is new to counting, practice tapping his or her finger without finger paint to make sure they understand how to do it and then try it with the paint.
As you can see, my son didn’t make every “apple” look perfect, but he still enjoyed the activity and got to practice one-to-one correspondence. He really liked making “rainbow apples”! 🙂
If you do this activity with your preschooler and it’s too hard, that’s ok! Take a break and try doing this activity again after doing more math and counting activities. Counting isn’t always easy for little ones!
You can download this free printable here —> Counting Apple Printable
For more information about teaching preschool math, visit here.
Happy Fall!
Thank you for these resources!
All of these look like really fun activities. Unfortunately, I mentor a little girl in the school library for 40 minutes. I don’t think I can do any of these in the library.
i absolutely love your songs and these games too! i am sure the kids will love them too.
I like these printable’s. keep on sharing. This will help children learn the educational things in the most fun way!
I printed the counting apples and the ladybug spot worksheets for my kiddo, these are great ideas! I’m super excited to have him try them. Thank you for posting!! 🙂
Why is there no 1.
I’m sorry, I just didn’t make one with #1.
Love the activities so much thanks for sharing
I absolutely love your worksheets and the activity ideas you share.
Thanks a ton.
Genevieve
Thanks for the nice activity!
Your counting apples printable doesn’t have the numbers from 1-10. I noticed a few numbers missing, also you have the number 5 twice.
Got it fixed! Thanks for letting me know!!