These engaging worksheets support early numeracy development by helping students practise subitising collections of animals. Subitising is a key skill that strengthens number sense, enhances pattern recognition, and improves students' speed and efficiency when working with numbers.

How to Complete:

1. Subitise and colour in the collection of animals in each group.
2. Shade the numeral that matches the quantity of animals in the group.

Additional Tips:

1. Begin by showing students how to recognise small groups without counting. For example, use manipulatives to make small collections. Cover the collection with a piece of paper and reveal it for a brief moment, asking students to share how many they saw. By starting with very small collections of 2 or 3, students will build confidence in subitising rather than counting the collection one-by-one.
2. Encourage students to justify their choices aloud.

Extension Ideas:

1. Physical Subitising: Use real-world objects, such as toys or maths manipulatives, to practise subitising in hands-on activities.
2. Making Comparisons: Ask students to identify collection of animals was the greatest or least.