Free Printable Turtle Math Worksheets

If a turtle theme is part of your spring and summer lesson plans, these turtle math worksheets are a must-see! They are a great addition to your upcoming math lessons.

Your preschoolers will practice counting sets and recognizing numbers to ten, subitizing to six, and filling in the missing numbers in a set of ten.

The free preschool printables are no-prep so you can have them ready for your little ones in no time. And, you’ll love all of the extra skills you’re able to work on as your kiddos complete each page.

In addition to working on important math skills, these free preschool printables may spark an interest in turtles.

If so, be sure to check out our book suggestions, craft ideas, and other printables that are sure to excite your little learners.

What is subitizing?

Subitizing is the ability to recognize the number of objects in a group without needing to count them. It is an important early math skill that children can learn in preschool.

For example, if you show a child a group of three dots arranged on a die, they should be able to recognize that there are three dots without needing to count them.

Subitizing is a quick and efficient way to recognize the number of objects in a group without having to go through the process of counting each one individually.

Turtle Math Worksheets

There are three math worksheets included in this pack. These worksheets cover the following early math skills:

Cut and paste counting to ten
Subitizing to six
Write the missing numbers to ten

Preparing the Worksheets

To get started, gather the materials you’ll need to prepare the activity. I suggest the following:

scissors
glue stick
crayons
6-sided die
pencil

Now that you have all of your supplies, let’s get started with the prep work.

First, scroll to the very bottom of this post and enter your email address to request the file.
Save the file to your computer.
Open and print the worksheets making as many as you need for your students.
If you’d like to make any of the pages reusable, laminate them or slip them in a dry-erase pocket.

That’s it! Now, you’re all set to use this activity with your preschoolers.

What skills are covered with these worksheets?

These preschool math worksheets cover basic math skills like counting, number recognition, and more. In addition, preschoolers will strengthen motor skills, logical reasoning, and more. Let’s explore these ideas a little more:

Counting Sets Up to 10

Students will count sets of turtles and paste the corresponding in the box. In addition to practicing counting and number recognition to ten, cutting the numbers out is a great way to strengthen fine motor skills.

Pasting the numbers in the box develops hand-eye coordination.

Roll and Color

Students will practice subitizing to six. They’ll roll a die, determine the number of dots on the face, and then color the turtle holding the same number.

Missing Numbers

This page includes three sets of numbers 1-10. Children are tasked with writing the missing numbers in each set.

Not only will they practice number order and number formation, but they’ll also exercise logical reasoning as they determine which number comes next.

Turtle Ideas

Are you looking for more turtle-themed crafts and activities to do with your kids?

We’ve gathered some of our favorites so you have plenty to choose from as you look for activities to supplement your upcoming lessons.

Books About Turtles

Reading books about turtles is a great way to engage preschoolers in the learning process.

Not only will they learn more about these amazing creatures, but they’ll also have fun as they explore the world of turtles through stories and illustrations.

Here are a few of our favorites:

The Box Turtle – Terrance the turtle was born without a shell, so he uses a cardboard box instead. Terrance loves his box. It keeps him dry on soggy days, safe from snooping strangers, and is big enough to cozy up with a friend. But when another turtle points out that Terrance’s shell is, well, weird, he begins to wonder whether there might be a better shell out there…

Do Turtles Like Ice Cream? – Do turtles like ice cream? Baby Bear is about to find out as she and her friend Turtle, learn the importance of sharing with friends.

How the Turtle Got Its Shell – Delightful retellings of turtle tales from around the world, plus fun facts about turtles, are sure to please all turtle fans.

Turtle Craft Ideas

If you’re looking for something special for your students’ next craft day, turtle-themed activities are sure to be a hit!

Try one or more of these:

Preschool Turtle Craft
Egg Carton Turtle Craft
Crumpled Paper Turtle Craft
Turtle Headband Craft from Simple Everyday Mom

Turtle Printables for Preschoolers

Turtle-themed worksheets are a great way to add some fun and engaging activities to your preschool lesson plans.

Printable Turtle Coloring Pages
Find the Letter: T is for Turtles Worksheet from 3 Boys and a Dog

By introducing counting to ten, subitizing, and number order activities with a fun and engaging theme like turtles, young learners will have an enjoyable learning experience that helps them build key mathematical concepts!