Five friendly stars are shining above the number 5. Each star is ready to sparkle in its own special way. Decorate them with dots, stripes, and other fun details. Touch each star as you count from one to five.
A bold number 5 is the star of this page, with five happy stars twinkling overhead. It is a lovely little activity for practicing what five looks like while counting each pointy friend. Children can point to one star at a time and say the numbers all the way to five. Will the stars look like a bright night sky, or a rainbow parade?
Color the number 5 a sunny yellow, bright blue, or any favorite color. For the five stars, try yellow centers with orange outlines, or make each one a different rainbow shade. Tiny dots, zigzags, and stripes can make their points extra fancy. A dark navy or purple background will help light-colored stars shine. Add little silver-gray moon shapes if you would like a nighttime scene.
Stars are huge balls of hot gas far away in space. The Sun is a star too, but it looks much bigger because it is closer to Earth. Many stars seem to twinkle because we are looking through Earthβs moving air. A star shape on paper usually has five points, just like the friendly stars on this page. Count the five stars again when your coloring is finished!