PreschoolHolidays & FestivalsCounting 1–5
Count and Circle (Diwali)
Four rows of soft watercolor Diwali pictures: diyas, marigolds, plates of sweets and paper lanterns, with one to five in each row. Children count and circle the matching number from 1 to 5, so no number writing is needed.
Age3–4 years
PaperA4 / Letter, 1 page
Time10 minutes
Parent tipHave your child touch each picture as they count, then ask "So how many?" before they look for the number. Saying the last number again is how children learn that it tells the total.
How to use this worksheet
- Point to the diyas in the first row and count them together, touching each one.
- Find that number in the row underneath and circle it.
- Do every row, then color the pictures.
What your child practices
Counting a small group and matching it to a numeral. The rows hold 3, 5, 2 and 4 pictures, so the answers are mixed and children can't just circle in order.
Who it is for
Made for preschoolers around three to four who can say the numbers to five. If the numerals are new, say each one aloud and let your child point before circling.
Make it part of the festival
Count real diyas, flowers or sweets together while you get ready for Diwali (keep little hands away from flames). Counting real things first makes the page easier and more fun.
