Write the Room: Numbers 1-10 Finger Counting

Recommended Grade Level:

Preschool kindergarten Early Elementary

Type of Resource: PDF

Number of Pages: 10

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What's Included:

  • 2 Sets of Count the Room Activities: 1-5 and 1-10

Required Materials:

  • Paper, Printer, Ink
  • Pocket Chart
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Write the Room Numbers 1–10 | Finger Counting Theme

Get little learners moving while practicing their number recognition and counting skills with this hands-on Write the Room Finger Counting activity! Students will walk around the classroom, find finger counting cards, count the fingers shown, and record the matching number on their worksheet.

This activity brings fine motor, number writing, and movement together to create an engaging experience that's perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten learners.


What’s Included:

  • 10 full-color finger counting cards showing numbers 1–10 with diverse skin tones and hand positions
  • 2 differentiated Count the Room recording sheets:
    • Numbers 1–5
    • Numbers 1–10
  • Black-and-white recording page options for low-ink printing

Skills Covered:

  • Number recognition from 1 to 10
  • Counting objects (fingers) accurately
  • Matching quantities to written numerals
  • Number formation and writing practice
  • Visual discrimination and observation skills
  • Gross motor engagement and classroom exploration

🎯 Learning Standards Addressed:

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4: Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.5: Count to answer “how many” questions about as many as 10 things
  • Texas Pre-K Guidelines: V.A.5 Child counts up to 10 items and knows that the last number said tells how many
  • Virginia ELDS – Math: M3a: Demonstrates counting sets of objects up to 10 and connects them to numerals

✏️ How to Use:

  1. Print and cut out the finger counting number cards
  2. Place the cards around your classroom or learning area
  3. Give each student a recording sheet and a pencil or marker
  4. Students walk around the room, count the fingers on each card, and write the correct number in the matching box
  5. Choose between the 1–5 or 1–10 version based on your learners’ skill level

This finger counting Write the Room activity is a simple, fun way to build number confidence while giving students a chance to move and explore. Whether you're working on number formation, early math fluency, or building one-to-one correspondence, this resource supports development through active learning.

Great for morning warm-up, math centers, small group intervention, or early finisher practice!