Ten Red Apples Counting Mats

After reading the book, Ten Red Apples, by Pat Hutchins, children can use these mats for counting practice. Print out ten copies of the mat, and write a numeral (1-10) on the cards. Children will identify the numeral and count out the correct amount of “apples” to go on the tree. For the “apple” counters, you can use red flat floral marbles, red tokens or bingo chips, spray paint lima beans red, or let children roll red play dough into balls.