Count and Color Worksheet – EYFS / KS1 Number Recognition, Counting & Fine Motor Skills

This Count and Color worksheet provides young learners with a fun and engaging way to develop early counting fluency and number recognition. Children look at the number in each row and colour the correct quantity of pictures, supporting one-to-one correspondence, careful counting and attention to detail. The simple, visually appealing layout makes this activity ideal for Nursery, Reception (EYFS) and Year 1 pupils, as well as SEND learners who benefit from structured, low-distraction tasks.

The worksheet features a series of themed images arranged in rows, each labelled with a number from 1 to 8. Children colour sets of strawberries, watermelon slices, baskets, crabs, suns, starfish, rings and beach balls in accordance with the number shown. This supports early mathematical understanding by encouraging learners to match numerals to quantities while also developing fine motor control through colouring.

This activity is suitable for whole-class maths lessons, morning work, early finisher tasks or small-group intervention. It works particularly well for SEND and EAL pupils who benefit from consistent structure, clear organisation and predictable visuals. The worksheet can be printed or assigned digitally via iPads or Showbie, offering flexibility in both classroom and home learning settings.

Teachers appreciate this resource for its simplicity, versatility and strong alignment with EYFS and KS1 number objectives. The playful summer-themed illustrations also help sustain engagement while reinforcing key counting concepts.