Math in the fall is easy to love, because the counting materials are lying all over the playground. These free fall math worksheets put acorns, leaves, apples and pumpkins on the page, so children count things they actually recognize. There are ten printable pages, from simple counting to patterns, a bar graph and a ten frame page.
They are full color, so they look best printed in color, but every page is still readable in grayscale if your printer is running low. Pick the sheets that match where your group is, since each one is a separate PDF. They work as fall math worksheets for preschool and for early kindergarten alike.
Free Fall Math Worksheets to Print Today
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1. Fall Counting Worksheet
Count the fall pictures in each box and circle the right number from 1 to 10.
2. Fall Addition Worksheet
Picture addition with fall items, sums up to 10, for first number sentences.
3. Fall Subtraction Worksheet
Cross out the pictures, then write how many are left to learn take away.
5. Fall More or Less Worksheet
Compare two groups of fall pictures and circle the one with more.
6. Fall Missing Numbers 1 to 20
Fill in the missing numbers on leaves, acorns and pumpkins from 1 to 20.
7. Fall Count and Graph
Count four kinds of fall items and color a bar graph to show each total.
8. Fall Patterns Worksheet
AB, ABB and ABC fall patterns to draw or cut and paste what comes next.
9. Fall Big, Medium and Small
Write 1 for small, 2 for medium and 3 for big to order fall pictures by size.
10. Fall Count and Write 1 to 10
Count each row of fall pictures and write the number from 1 to 10.
Want everything in one go? This single PDF holds all 10 pages in the order shown above:
How to Use These Fall Math Worksheets in a Math Center
I put one or two sheets in a math center each week and keep the rest for early finishers. Start with counting and the count-and-write page, then move to ten frames, then addition and subtraction. A child who cannot yet count six acorns with a finger on each one is not ready to write a number sentence about them.
Put real objects on the table beside the paper. Acorns, dried beans, small pumpkin erasers or even leaves cut from construction paper all work. Children count the real thing first, then match it to the picture. That small step turns fall counting worksheets from busywork into real practice, and it catches the child who is guessing.
A simple rotation keeps things calm. Four tables, ten minutes each: one with the worksheet, one with real objects, one with a number game, and one with the teacher. By the end of the week every child has met every sheet at least once, and I can see who needs a second look.
Fall Counting and Number Sense Ideas
The ten frame page is my favorite for number sense. Ask children to say how many are filled, then how many are empty, before they write anything. Soon they see five and three more without counting each dot. Pair it with the more or less page, where the question is not how many but which group has more.
The missing numbers page is a gentle way to practice counting to 20, and children who are unsure can say the numbers out loud from the start. For the graph page, count together as a group, then let children color the bars on their own. Patterns come next. Read each one aloud with a clap, such as leaf, leaf, acorn, so the ear helps the eye. The big, medium and small page gives a quick look at size ordering, and it is a good one for the youngest.
Differentiating for Preschool and Kindergarten
For preschool, stay with counting to 5 or 10, the size page and the first patterns. Cover half of each sheet if it looks like too much, or do a few rows at a time. For fall math kindergarten groups, add the addition and subtraction pages, the graph and the missing numbers to 20. Children who finish early can write their own number sentence for any picture on the page.
A little tip on printing: use the “fit to page” setting if your margins cut off the edge, and slip a few copies into plastic sleeves. Children can then wipe and redo a page with a dry erase marker, which saves paper and gives extra practice with no extra cost.
Answer Key
Page 1: 4, 9, 2, 7, 10, 5. Page 2: 5, 5, 8, 7, 9. Page 3: 3, 5, 2, 5, 6. Page 4: 4, 7, 2, 9, 5, 8. Page 7: acorn 5, apple 8, pumpkin 3, leaf 6. Page 10: 2, 5, 9, 4, 6, 10, 1, 8, 3, 7. The remaining pages have more than one correct answer, so check them together with the child.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age are these fall math worksheets for?
They suit children aged 3 to 6. Preschoolers can use the counting, size and pattern pages, while kindergarteners can add the addition, subtraction, graph and missing numbers sheets.
Do I need a color printer?
The pages look best in color, but they are readable printed in grayscale. Children can add their own color to the pictures if you print in black and white.
Can children write the answers with a pencil?
Yes. Print on regular paper, give each child a pencil and crayons, and let them circle, write or color on the page. Laminated copies also work with dry erase markers.
Do I need to print all 10 pages?
No. Each page is its own PDF, so print only what you need. The bundle holds all 10 pages in one file.
Can I use these worksheets for free in class?
Yes. Print as many copies as your class, daycare or co-op needs, with no sign-up. Please link back to this page rather than posting the PDFs elsewhere.
Related Free Printables
- Free counting worksheets 1 to 20: more number practice once children count to 10 with ease.
- Counting numbers 1 to 10 worksheets: extra sheets for children who need more time with small numbers.
- Kindergarten math worksheets: a wider set of kindergarten math pages across the year.
- Back to school math worksheets for kindergarten: more math pages with a different theme.
- Math games for kindergarten: hands-on games to follow up the worksheets.
- 15 best free printable fall worksheets: more fall pages for writing, reading and art.
Print a few pages, set out a small bowl of acorns and let the counting begin. These free fall math worksheets take children from a first count to a finished bar graph, so one download covers several weeks of math centers.
