Number Challenge

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Free printable number challenge worksheets: count, write and compare

Each sheet has nine challenge rows. On every row, two groups of icons differ by exactly one — children count both sides, write the numbers in the boxes, then circle the group that has more.

Click New Challenges whenever you want a fresh set of icons and quantities.

Ages 4–6 Preschool Kindergarten Counting Comparing quantities

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Number Challenge

Count both sides, write the numbers, circle which has more.

Challenge: Count both groups, write the numbers in the boxes, then circle the side that has more.
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A comparison sheet for children who can count small sets and are ready to decide which group is larger. The difference of one keeps the decision meaningful without large gaps that make the answer obvious at a glance.

Ages 4–6 Preschool, Kindergarten

Skills practiced

  • Counting
  • Comparing quantities
  • Number writing
  • More / less

How to Use

  1. Click New Challenges to build nine fresh rows.
  2. Optional: type the child's name and the date in the sheet header.
  3. Click Print Worksheet.
  4. Ask your child to count each side, write the totals, then circle the side that has more.

Print tip: One sheet is always a single A4 page. Icons print as solid Font Awesome shapes — leave background graphics on if any icons look faint.

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