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Free Reception Counting Worksheets

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Counting forwards and backwards, number recognition and ordering. In Reception, children build the foundations: recognising and writing numbers to 20, counting objects, simple adding and taking away, naming shapes, and in English, letter sounds, early sight words, tracing letters and listening to and retelling stories.

Students will practise: counting forwards and backwards; recognising number patterns; writing numerals.

Worksheets

Printable practice with an answer sheet.

  • Worksheet

    Reception 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…

    Difficulty
    Getting started
    Time
    10 min
    Questions
    10 questions
    Answers
    Answers included

Common questions

What do Reception students learn about counting?

Counting forwards and backwards, number recognition and ordering. At Reception, our resources focus on: counting forwards and backwards; recognising number patterns; writing numerals.

Where should we start?

Start with the Level 1 or Level 2 worksheet, then move up a level. Finish with the topic test if there is one.

Are answers included?

Yes — every worksheet has an answer sheet. Maths answer sheets show the working; English tasks include model answers or success criteria.

How to use these resources

  1. Start with the Level 1 worksheet for the topic — if it's easy, move up a level.
  2. Use the answer sheet's working, not just the final answer, to check the method.
  3. Finish a topic with the topic test to see whether the skill is secure.
  4. Two or three short sessions a week beat one long one.

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