Count the Blocks – A Visual Math Activity for Grades K-1

Welcome to the Homeschool Nook at Lula Grove! Today’s featured activity is a simple and engaging math exercise designed for early learners in Kindergarten through Grade 1. It helps children practice counting and recognizing shapes in a fun, visual way.

✏️ What You’ll Need:

  • A pencil
  • A printed copy of the worksheet (download below)
  • Optional: blocks or shape cutouts for hands-on counting

📚 Instructions:

Children will read each question and count how many shapes are in each group. Then, they’ll write the correct number on the blank line next to each question.
This activity reinforces:
  • Shape recognition
  • Counting skills
  • Number writing

🧾 Student Worksheet:

Directions:
Look at each group of blocks. Count how many blocks have the same symbol. Write the number on the line.


Example:

  1. How many ☐?
    _____

  2. How many ◇?
    _____

  3. How many ⊠?
    _____

  4. How many ◈?
    _____

  5. How many ⌘?
    _____

  6. How many ▭?
    _____

📄 Download the Printable Worksheet:

lower grades

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