Animal Number Color and Count Worksheets for Numbers 1-10!

Hello there, parents and educators! I’m really pleased to share a new set of printables that I think will be a big hit with your little learners.

If you’re looking for a fun way to introduce or reinforce numbers, you’re in the right place. I’ve designed a series of “Animal Color and Count” worksheets focusing on numbers 1 through 10, and they’re completely free for you to download and use.

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Each page is filled with cute animal illustrations that children can color, making the learning process extra engaging.

These sheets are perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners who are just starting their number journey.

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About These Number Worksheets

This printable pack includes 10 individual worksheets. Each sheet is dedicated to a single number from one to ten.

The layout for each page is consistent and clear:

A space for your child to write their name.
The heading “COLOR AND COUNT.”
The numeral (e.g., “1”, “2”).
The number word spelled out (e.g., “ONE”, “TWO”).
A simple illustration of the number in sign language.
A corresponding number of cute animals to color and count.

What Animals Will We Count?

I’ve included a different adorable animal for each number to keep things interesting!

1 ONE: Features one charming little penguin.
2 TWO: Has two happy frogs.
3 THREE: Shows three sweet cats.
4 FOUR: Presents four gentle dinosaurs.
5 FIVE: Includes five cute chickadees or little birds.
6 SIX: Displays six fluffy sheep.
7 SEVEN: Contains seven oinking pigs.
8 EIGHT: Features eight quacking ducklings.
9 NINE: Shows nine adorable pig faces.
10 TEN: Presents ten tiny mice.

The variety of animals should provide lots of coloring fun!

Benefits of These Worksheets

These “Color and Count” worksheets are designed to be more than just a coloring activity. They offer several learning benefits.

They help with number recognition, as children see the numeral and word. Counting the animals reinforces one-to-one correspondence.

Coloring the animals and numbers helps develop fine motor skills. The inclusion of sign language is a nice bonus for exposure.

It’s a multi-sensory approach – seeing, saying, coloring, and potentially signing the numbers. This can make learning stick a bit better.

Getting Your Worksheets Ready

Preparing these worksheets is very simple. You just need a few basic items.

Supplies Needed:

Here’s what you’ll need for this fun counting activity:

Our Free “Color and Count” PDF: This includes all 10 worksheets in 8.5 X 11 Inches size.
Printer: Any home printer will work just fine for these.
Paper: Standard printer paper is great.
Coloring Supplies: Crayons, colored pencils, or markers – your child’s favorites!

Once you have your supplies, printing is straightforward.

Printing Your Worksheets:

Download the PDF File: Use the link to save the PDF to your computer.
Open and Select: Open the PDF. You can print all pages or choose specific numbers.
Printer Settings: Make sure your printer is set to “Actual Size” or “100%.” Standard US Letter or A4 paper is fine.
Start the Fun: Give your child the printed pages and their coloring tools, and let the learning begin!

Ideas for Using the Worksheets

You can use these pages in several ways to support learning.

Daily Number Focus: Introduce one number page each day or every few days.
Review: Use them as a fun review after numbers have been taught.
Quiet Time: They make a great quiet time activity at home or in the classroom.
Counting Practice: After coloring, have your child point to each animal as they count aloud.
Sign Language Introduction: Practice the simple hand signs for each number together.