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Ages 4–5

Count the Apples

Look at the picture and count all the apples among other items. Tap each apple and say the number.

About this activity

Count the Apples is a counting game for children ages 4–5. Each round shows five to ten apples mixed with other fruits and vegetables that act as visual distractors. Children tap each apple in turn and say each number aloud, practicing accurate one-to-one counting from 5 to 10.

Skills practiced

Counting to ten, One-to-one correspondence, Visual discrimination, Hand-eye coordination

Tips For Parents

If your child loses track partway through, encourage them to start the count over from one rather than guessing — it builds the counting habit better than skipping ahead.

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