Free Year 1 Counting and Number Sequences Worksheet — Getting Started
Fill in the missing numbers in counting sequences, counting forwards and backwards. A gentle first step with small numbers and plenty of space. This Year 1 worksheet has 10 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.
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- Year
- Year 1
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Topic
- Counting
- Difficulty
- Getting started
- Estimated time
- 10 minutes
- Curriculum
- New Zealand Curriculum
- Questions
- 10
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- counting forwards and backwards
- recognising number patterns
- writing numerals
Curriculum: New Zealand Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Year 1 Counting and Number Sequences Worksheet — Getting Started
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 1 students (typically ages 5–6) working on counting. It is pitched at getting started.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 10 minutes for 10 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
What should we do next?
Try Year 1 Addition Worksheet — Getting Started.
Preview
Year 1 · Mathematics · Counting
Year 1 Counting and Number Sequences Worksheet — Getting Started
Student name:
Date:
Score: /
Write the missing number in each sequence.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
Counting in other year levels
- Year 2 Counting and Number Sequences Worksheet — Level 1
Worksheet · Year 2 · Counting · Level 1 · Easier
About this resource
- Created by
- Success Tutoring Maths Team
- Reviewed by
- Success Tutoring
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Generated by checked procedures
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