Worm Path Counting Strategy

This worksheet introduces addition through a curved number path that encourages visual counting strategies. Students follow the worm’s body to model forward jumps and determine correct sums. The activity supports early elementary learners developing number sense and addition fluency. Visual sequencing helps students understand addition as a step-by-step process.

Targeted Skills

• Visual Sequencing: Students track numerical progression using a continuous number path.
• Counting Accuracy: Learners practice controlled counting to avoid skipping or repeating numbers.
• Conceptual Addition: Students understand addition as movement along a numerical sequence.

Instructional Support

• Engaging Design: The playful layout maintains attention while supporting academic focus.
• Scaffolded Learning: Visual structure reduces cognitive load for struggling learners.
• Print Ready: No prep is required, making it ideal for quick implementation.

This worksheet helps students internalize addition concepts through structured visual movement. Learners build accuracy, confidence, and numerical reasoning skills. The activity reinforces counting-on strategies and number sequencing. It works well in classrooms, intervention groups, or homeschool environments.