Group Finder
About This Worksheet
Group Finder is a preschool counting activity that helps children choose which picture group matches a target number through 20. Each problem names a number such as 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, or 20 and gives three groups of simple shapes as choices. Children count each group and circle the letter of the one with the correct amount. For example, when the target is 13, the child finds the group showing exactly 13 shapes. This helps young learners practice careful counting while comparing larger groups.
Curriculum and Grade Alignment
This worksheet is made for preschool learners who are building confidence with numbers and counting through 20. The main goal is to help children count several groups and identify the one that matches a target amount. Before using this page, your child should be able to count smaller groups through about 10 and recognize common numerals. The next step is creating a group to match a number without multiple-choice support. This activity supports early preparation for Common Core K.CC.B.4 and K.CC.B.5 by strengthening counting and quantity matching.
Student Tasks
On this worksheet, students will look at the target number shown in each problem. They will count the shapes in choices A, B, and C. Children then circle the group that contains exactly the correct amount. Six problems give practice with several values ranging from small numbers into the teens and up to 20. This builds counting accuracy, numeral recognition, comparing, and careful decision-making.
Common Challenges and Misconceptions
Some children may choose the group that looks fullest without actually counting it. Others may lose track when a choice contains a large number of small shapes. A child may also stop after finding one group that seems close to the target. Encourage your child to count every choice before deciding. Breaking larger sets into rows and counting them one row at a time can make the task easier.
Implementation Guidance
Teachers can use this worksheet after children have practiced matching numeral cards to groups within 10. It works well in guided practice because adults can model how to organize teen-sized groups before counting. Parents can ask the child to say the target number first and then count each choice slowly. If needed, cover two choices and work through one set at a time. This reduces guessing and helps children focus on accurate counting.
Details and Features
This worksheet includes six target-number problems with three shape-group choices in each one. The quantities range from 4 through 20, giving children practice across a broad number range. Simple outline shapes keep attention on counting rather than picture details. The large boxed sections make each problem easy to separate and follow. The printable supports counting, numeral recognition, quantity matching, and teen-number confidence.