First day of school · Counting
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First Day Count and Circle

Count backpacks, pencils, books and other school supplies, then circle the matching number.

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Added 2026-10-25 · For grown-ups and little learners.

First Day Count and Circle free printable activity sheet

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GROWN-UP GUIDE

How to use this activity

Count backpacks, pencils, books and other school supplies, then circle the matching number.

You’ll need: US Letter paper, a printer and crayons or a pencil.

  1. Look at the pictures together and name the objects you notice.
  2. Count slowly, pointing to one object at a time.
  3. Write, trace or circle the matching number as the page instructs.

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What this activity practices

CountingNumber recognitionObservation
TALK ABOUT IT TOGETHER

Little questions, big conversations.

  • What are you excited to learn at school?
  • How do you feel about trying a new thing?
  • Who can help you when you feel nervous?
INSPIRED BY A BIG WORLD STORY

Keep the adventure going.

Want more hands-on practice? Explore the My Learning Adventures workbook, with 108 pages of activities.

Keep the first-day adventure going

Explore the picture book Brave Together and its free reading sample ↗, or meet the Big World friends on YouTube ↗.