Apples on a Tree
Worksheet Description
This worksheet presents students with pictures of trees, each with a different number of apples depicted in the foliage. Students are instructed to draw one more apple on each tree and then count the total number of apples, recording the new total in the provided box next to each tree. The activity combines visual representation with numerical addition, helping students to practice counting in a contextual setting. The layout is clean and straightforward, which allows the focus to remain on the counting and drawing exercise.
The worksheet is designed to teach students the concept of adding one to a set and understanding the resulting increment in quantity. It aims to solidify the student’s ability to count objects and to recognize the arithmetic process of addition as a methodical increase. This exercise also helps in reinforcing number recognition and writing skills as students count and record the totals. Moreover, by involving drawing, it makes the learning process engaging and helps in enhancing fine motor skills.