Pre-K Math - Counting Numbers 0-10 with Blocks

Counting Numbers 0-10

Counting numbers from 0 to 10 is an important early math skill in Numbers and Operations for Pre-K learners. Children learn that each number shows “how many” blocks there are in a group. The number 0 means no blocks at all.

Meet the Numbers:

0 - Zero: no blocks
1 - One: one block
2 - Two: two blocks
3 - Three: three blocks
4 - Four: four blocks
5 - Five: five blocks
6 - Six: six blocks
7 - Seven: seven blocks
8 - Eight: eight blocks
9 - Nine: nine blocks
10 - Ten: ten blocks

Understanding Quantity

Children learn to connect a number to a set of blocks. For example, the number 6 means there are six blocks to count. Using numbers and blocks together helps children understand that numbers represent “how many.”

Show 1 block → Say: “One block.”
Show 4 blocks → Count: “1, 2, 3, 4 blocks.”
Show an empty space → Say: “Zero means no blocks.”

Hands-On Ways to Learn

Hands-on learning makes counting easy to understand. Use blocks, fingers, or pictures to help children see and count real quantities.

Interactive Activities:

Count block towers: “You built 5 blocks!”
Show numbers with fingers: “Can you show me 3?”
Match blocks to numbers: “Put 6 blocks next to the number 6.”
Draw blocks to match each number.
Use number cards and ask, “How many blocks go with this number?”

Real-Life Counting

At Home

Count blocks during playtime. Example: “You have 8 blocks in your bin.”

During Clean-Up

Count blocks as they’re picked up: “That’s 10 blocks back on the shelf.”

During Play

Build and count: “1, 2, 3, 4, 5 blocks high!”

During Reading

Pause at pictures and count: “Let’s count the blocks—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6!”

Tips for Parents and Teachers

Use real blocks for early counting practice.
Connect numbers to objects children can touch.
Encourage slow, careful counting with one-to-one pointing.
Introduce zero using empty spaces or trays.
Keep counting playful, simple, and encouraging.

Remember

Counting from 0 to 10 builds a strong foundation in number sense. Using blocks helps children connect numbers to real amounts and prepares them for early math skills like comparing and adding.

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B.2 Counting blocks 0-10