Count, write, order

Counting to 20

Ages 4-630 minutes8 tasksNumbers & Maths

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What we are learning

Count objects to 20 and write numerals the right way round.

You will need: Pencil, 20 counters or buttons, Number line to 20

Warm-up

Count to 20 together, then count backwards from 20 while clapping each number.

Number bank

1234567891011121314151617181920

1Trace the numbers

Trace each numeral and say it out loud.

111111

121212

131313

141414

151515

161616

2How many?

Count the objects your teacher gives you and write the number.

1. counters in the cup
2. pencils on the table
3. fingers and toes
4. windows in the room
5. chairs at your table
6. steps to the door

3Missing numbers

Fill in the gaps on the number line.

1. 1, 2, __, 4, 5
2. 8, 9, __, 11
3. 13, __, 15, 16
4. __, 18, 19, 20
5. 5, 6, 7, __
6. 16, 17, __, 19

4One more, one less

Write the number that comes before and after.

	one less	number	one more
7
12
15
19
10
3

5Order the numbers

Write each set in order, smallest first.

1. 9, 3, 14, 7
2. 20, 11, 16, 4
3. 12, 2, 18, 6

7Practise again

Draw the right number of dots in each box, then write the numeral underneath.

Draw the dots

13 dots

17 dots

20 dots

I counted my dots twice.
I wrote my teen numbers the right way round.

8Take it home

Count something at home up to 20 — spoons, socks, stairs. Write what you counted and how many.

At home I counted…

⭐ Challenge

Count 20 steps around the room, saying each number. Then count back to zero without stopping.

How did I do?

I can count to 20.
I can write numbers to 20.
I know one more and one less.
I can put numbers in order.