Number Sense - Counting

Understanding and Counting Zero and One


Kindergarten math activity focused on counting and comparing numbers 0 and 1 to develop number sense and introduce the concept of zero in a playful, hands-on way.

In This Lesson

The goal is for students to compare the numbers 0 and 1 to understand what zero means.


 

Activity Prep

  • Download & print the PDF below

  • Writing tools (pencils, colored pencils, markers, etc)

  • Drawing tools (crayons, colored pencils, markers, etc)

  • Scissors (*Please help with scissors as needed.)

  • Glue or Tape

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How to Use

  1. Download and print the PDF. (3 pages in total)

  2. Please compare the "Counting 0" and "Counting 1" sheets to make sure the student understands the concept of zero.

  3. Follow the instructions on the sheets and complete all tracing and questions.


 

Common Core

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.A.3 (Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).)

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4 (Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality.)


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