Counting Eyeballs in a Jar – Halloween Counting to 10 Activity (EYFS & KS1 / Pre-K–1st Grade)

Make early counting fun and a little bit spooky with this Halloween-themed counting activity! Perfect for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, this worksheet invites children to count the number of eyeballs in each jar and circle or write the correct number—building key early maths skills through a playful Halloween context.

Children practise number recognition and 1:1 correspondence as they carefully count the eyeballs in each jar, supporting both accuracy and confidence in counting to 10.

Ideal for:
• Maths centres and small group work
• Morning tubs and early finishers
• Intervention and SEN support
• Halloween or autumn-themed activities

Curriculum areas covered:
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Fine Motor Development

Learning objectives addressed include:
• Counting reliably to 10
• Matching quantities to numerals
• Developing number sense through visual cues

This low-prep resource is a fun, seasonal way to reinforce early counting—be sure to explore our full range of Halloween-themed activities for more hands-on maths learning!