Counting Sprinkles: Counting to 10 Worksheets offer a delightful and interactive way for young learners to develop early numeracy skills. This ice cream-themed resource supports number recognition, counting accuracy and one-to-one correspondence through visually engaging tasks that combine learning with fun.

Perfect for Foundation and Early Years classrooms, these worksheets provide differentiated practice as students either count sprinkles and write the number, or read a numeral and draw the correct quantity. Whether used during maths rotations, small group instruction or independent practice, this resource helps solidify foundational maths concepts in a hands-on way.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and identify numbers from 1 to 10
• ✅ Develop one-to-one correspondence while counting objects
• ✅ Match numerals to quantities with increasing accuracy
• ✅ Practise forming number sentences using real-world contexts

What’s Included:

• 2 worksheet versions focusing on different skills (counting and drawing)
• Blank worksheet for open-ended or role-play activities
• Printable black and white format for easy classroom use

Materials Needed:

• Printed student worksheets
• Pencils, crayons or coloured markers
• Counters, pom poms, or small manipulatives (optional)

How to Use:

• Distribute Worksheet Version 1 for students to count and record the number of sprinkles on each ice cream scoop
• Use Worksheet Version 2 for reverse practice; students read the number on each cone and draw the matching number of sprinkles
• Encourage students to count aloud as they colour each sprinkle to reinforce one-to-one correspondence
• Incorporate small objects like pom poms for tactile learners to physically represent quantities

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Create a class ice cream shop where students ‘order’ cones with a specific number of sprinkles for their classmates to count and draw
• 💡 Cut out completed worksheets and order them on a wall display from 1 to 10
• 💡 Extend learning by having students write simple number stories or equations based on their sprinkle counts
• 💡 For a crafty version of this task, check out our Counting Ice Creams 1 – 10 Craft!

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by colouring each scoop and sprinkle in their favourite flavours
• 💛 Select the worksheet version that best suits your learners’ needs; counting first or drawing first
• 💛 Send a blank version home for students to complete with their families using household items like cereal pieces or beads

Counting Sprinkles: Counting to 10 Worksheets are a sweet and simple way to reinforce early maths concepts while keeping students engaged. With hands-on opportunities for counting, creating and role-playing, this resource brings joyful learning to your classroom.