Counting & Number Order
Worksheets across grades for this subject.
Grades covered: Grade 1 · 3 printable worksheets
Topics Covered
Counting & Number Order
Counting and number order skills form the foundation of mathematical understanding. Students learn to count forwards and backwards, identify numbers that come before, after, or between given numbers, understand the sequential nature of our number system, and develop number sense through pattern recognition.
Strong counting skills are essential for all future math learning. Understanding number order helps with addition, subtraction, place value, measurement, and data. Skip counting builds the foundation for multiplication, while comparing numbers develops critical thinking about quantity and magnitude.
Teaching Tips
Make counting meaningful and connected to quantities, not just rote recitation. Use visual tools like number lines and hundreds charts. Practice regularly but briefly. Connect counting to other math skills (addition, place value). Use rhythm, movement, and patterns to make skip counting memorable.
Have students count forward and backward from different starting points. Give missing number problems in sequences. Ask students to skip count by various intervals. Use quick fluency checks. Show a section of hundreds chart and ask what numbers are hidden.
Available Worksheets
Grade 1 · Difficulty: easy · Code: G01-T1000-E-01
Grade 1 · Difficulty: hard · Code: G01-T1000-H-01
Grade 1 · Difficulty: medium · Code: G01-T1000-M-01