Fall Animals Counting Mats

Enjoy the season with these adorable Fall animals counting mats, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. They are excellent for autumn learning!

This set of printables is part of our Fun Fall Printables for Kids collection.

It’s always such a blast to learn together and incorporate the seasons. One of my favorite seasons of the year is Fall, so I love being able to use these counting mats during our homeschooling lessons.

I mean, seriously…how cute are these little foxes?! They are just too adorable not to love!

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How do counting mats help with cognitive development?

Counting is a powerful tool for enhancing cognitive development in children. It provides a foundation for mathematics by introducing them to the concept of numbers and how they relate to one another.

As children become more comfortable with counting, they also develop their brain’s ability for pattern recognition, which is essential for subjects like algebra and geometry later on.

Additionally, counting improves memory skills, as keeping track of numbers in sequence serves as a workout for short-term memory. Beyond just numbers, counting fosters logical thinking and problem-solving.

When kids count objects using counting mats or even their steps on the playground, they are practicing how to think in a structured and organized manner. Overall, it is a fun and easy way to significantly boost children’s cognitive development!

Recommended Fall Books

Grab your favorite fall book from the library to snuggle up on the couch and read with your kids.

Goodbye Summer, Hello AutumnLeaf ManWe’re Going on a Leaf HuntApples and PumpkinsThere Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!Fletcher and the Falling Leaves

 

Fun Ways to Use the Printable Fall Counting Mats

Are you tired of printing new copies whenever your child wants to repeat an activity? This printable is designed for repeated use, making it an ideal learning resource for both home and on-the-go activities. Plus, if you enjoy a seasonal theme, it can be used throughout the year as well!

My daughter likes to place pom poms on top of the pictures and then use a dot marker to color in the circles on the numbers. I like to let her be creative and do what works best for her! As long as she is learning, I’m happy.

Depending on the day, she’ll write the numbers out with a marker; other days, she’ll skip that part entirely.

You can also give your child a giant Q-tip and paint to make the dots. You could even have several giant Q-tips and paint in Fall colors (brown, red, orange, yellow) to make their dots.

Fall Animal Printable Supplies

• Printer (I have this one)
• Paper
• Pencil
• Crayons
• Dot Markers

I have the HP printer 8710, but it’s not available anymore. It’s been running well for years now. Look for another HP Instant Ink-ready printer so that you can use their program to send you ink cartridges whenever your printer gets low on ink.

Recommended Fall Toys

Toys are fantastic for young kids because they make learning feel like play. Through hands-on experiences, children can explore new concepts and skills in a fun way. These toys help build skills like problem-solving and creativity while keeping them engaged!

2 Pieces Leaf Mushroom Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles Fall Maple Puzzle Educational Toy Learning Puzzle Mushroom Shape Preschool Puzzles for Thanksgiving Christmas Birthday Gift Early Education SchoolLearning Resources Alphabet Acorns Activity Set, Develops Letter Recognition, Educational Toys for Toddlers, Homeschool, Visual & Tactile Learning Toy, 78 Pieces, Ages 3+hand2mind Sensory Leaves Math Activity Set, Pattern Play, Shape Puzzle, Pattern Blocks Cards, Math Counters, Sorting Toy, Shapes for Toddlers, Counting Toy, Kindergarten Learning ActivitiesJCREN Wooden Lacing Apple Threading Toys Wood Lace Block Puzzle Shape Travel Game Toys Early Learning Fine Motor Skills Educational Gift for 3 4 5 Years Old Toddlers Baby Kids BoysSkoolzy 12 Counting, Matching, and Sorting Apple Factory Set, Great Educational Toy for Toddlers, Pretend Play Food Fruit ToysNAODONGLI Wooden Montessori Toys for Toddler,Educational Toys for 3 Year Old,STEM Toys Mushroom Harvest Game,Learing Shape Sorting & Number Matching,First Birthday Gifts for Kids Boys Girls

 

Recommended Printable Activities

Are you looking for a fun activity for Fall? These kits will make your kid’s learning time even more awesome! The super fun printable fall pack and the pet shop pretend play pack makes the perfect duo! They will learn about the season and meet some animal friends, too!

What’s included in the fall animal counting pages?

The fall animals counting mats have 12 pages, each designed to help kids practice counting from 1 to 12. Every page features number tracing for the corresponding number, making it easy for children to practice their counting skills while learning to write numbers!

In addition to tracing, each page includes space for coloring with dot markers. This repetitive yet engaging activity allows kids to reinforce their number recognition and have fun as they bring the fall animals to life!

Fun Fall Printables You Shouldn’t Miss

If you’re looking for more fall activities, try one of these.

• Fall Animal Worksheets for Kids
• Fall Math Activities for Elementary Students
• Fall Math Worksheets for Preschool
• Printable Fall Food Counting Cards by Fun Handprint Art
• Fall Color by Number Worksheets by Homeschool Preschool

These worksheets are so much fun to celebrate the wonderful season of Fall (or Autumn, if you prefer to call it that way), and at the same time, they are practicing their fine motor skills and their Math! Isn’t that great?!

If your child is really good at writing the numbers, then maybe you can give this a twist and let your child use colored pencils in Fall colors to trace the numbers!

Now it’s your turn! Click enter your information below to get this printable set of worksheets. Then check your inbox! That’s it! Print out this activity to help your child count up to 12 with these cool fall animals to make math fun.

Download the fall math pages below