In this video, I walk you through a simple way to practice counting objects with a printable worksheet you can use right away in kindergarten. The goal is to help students connect counting to cardinality—saying number names in order while matching one number to one object. I also focus on the key idea that the last number you say is the total number of objects, which is a big “aha” moment for a lot of kids. This activity is built to support common kindergarten standards like K.CC.B.4 and K.CC.B.5. Students get practice answering “how many?” questions with objects arranged in different ways—lines, arrays, circles, or scattered groups—so they learn that the total doesn’t change just because the arrangement changes. If you’re teaching early counting skills, this is a straightforward, classroom-friendly practice that works for whole group, small group, centers, or quick assessment.