Make counting to 10 fun and colourful with our Caterpillar Counting 1–10 Worksheets! This engaging set of worksheets supports young learners as they develop number recognition, counting, and one-to-one correspondence. With adorable caterpillar-themed visuals, students will enjoy counting and colouring their way through the numbers 1 to 10.

Each worksheet focuses on a single number, giving students the chance to practise identifying numerals, counting accurately, and representing numbers visually. With both numbered and blank versions included, you can easily differentiate to meet the needs of your learners. Whether used for small group instruction or independent tasks, these worksheets combine early numeracy with creativity.

Caterpillar Counting Worksheets are a fantastic option for numeracy warm-ups, rotations, or reinforcement tasks. They’re simple to prep, engaging to use, and provide a clear snapshot of student understanding—all while letting your classroom fill up with cheerful, colourful caterpillars!

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and identify numbers from 1 to 10
• ✅ Practise counting and one-to-one correspondence
• ✅ Strengthen fine motor skills through colouring and writing
• ✅ Develop number-word connections through sentence completion
• ✅ Build confidence with numbers in a fun, visual format

What’s Included:

• 10 worksheets covering numbers 1–10
• Two versions per number: pre-numbered and blank caterpillars
• Each worksheet includes a space to count, colour, and complete a sentence
• Instructions and extension ideas for classroom flexibility

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets (on paper or card)
• Crayons, coloured pencils, or markers
• Pencils for completing the sentence section

How to Use:

1. Read the Number: Students identify the number shown at the top of the worksheet.
2. Count and Colour: They colour in the correct number of body segments on the caterpillar.
3. Fill in the Blank: Students complete the sentence at the bottom of the page by writing the number.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as an individual warm-up task to begin a maths lesson.
• 💡 Add to a numeracy centre with the blank versions for extra challenge.
• 💡 Pair with manipulatives like counters to help with counting before colouring.
• 💡 Create a counting book by binding completed worksheets together into a class collection.

Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Encourage students to use a different colour for each segment to help visual tracking and engagement.
• 💛 Have students count aloud while colouring to reinforce one-to-one correspondence.
• 💛 Use the blank templates as an assessment tool for identifying numbers independently.
• 💛 Enlarge worksheets for students who need more space for colouring or writing.

Caterpillar Counting 1–10 Worksheets combine maths, creativity, and fine motor development in one simple and effective activity. For a crafty alternative, be sure to check out our Caterpillar Counting 1–10 Craft and bring even more learning fun into your classroom!