Butterfly Counting Cards 1 to 10

Help your preschooler master counting to 10 with these butterfly counter cards—beautifully illustrated counting practice that builds number sense for ages 3–5.

📦 What's Included

• 10 counting cards: Numbers 1 through 10
• Butterfly illustrations: Count colorful butterflies matching each numeral
• Two format options: Cards with borders and borderless versions
• 10 pages total: Each number gets its own page
• Laminate-ready: Designed for durability

💡 Learning Benefits

• Number recognition learning numbers 1–10
• One-to-one correspondence, counting each object
• Quantity understanding connecting amounts to numbers
• Visual learning using beautiful nature imagery
• Foundation for addition building number sense

🎯 How to Use

• Introduce numbers 1–5 first, then add 6–10
• Have children count butterflies aloud while touching each one
• Use as flashcards for quick number recognition practice
• Display on the math shelf for independent counting work
• Pair with physical counters (buttons, beads) for hands-on practice
• Perfect for spring butterfly units or year-round math

🦋 Teaching Tip from a Montessori Guide

Counting cards work best when children move from concrete (touching actual objects) to pictorial (counting images) to abstract (recognizing numerals alone). Start by having children place a physical counter on each butterfly, then count the images without counters, and finally identify the numeral. This progression respects how young brains actually learn math—through their hands first, their eyes second, their minds last.

🔗 Pair This With

• Butterfly Counting 1 to 20 – Extended counting practice
• Butterfly Cutting Strips – Fine motor practice

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• Math Collection
• Butterfly Collection
• Spring Collection