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Free Reception Before, After and Between Worksheet — Getting Started

Find the number that comes just before, just after or in between, building a strong sense of the counting sequence. A gentle first step with small numbers and plenty of space. This Reception worksheet has 15 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

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Year
Reception
Subject
Maths
Topic
Counting
Difficulty
Getting started
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
England National Curriculum
Questions
15
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • knowing the number before and after
  • finding the number in between
  • counting forwards and backwards to 20

Curriculum: England National Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Reception students (typically ages 4–5) 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 15 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

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Reception Before, After and Between Worksheet — Getting Started

Name

Date

Score /

Write the number that comes just before, just after or in between. Numbers to 20.

1.Just before 3 comes (answer space).
2.Just after 14 comes (answer space).
3.13, (answer space), 15
4.Just after 5 comes (answer space).
5.4, (answer space), 6
6.Just before 1 comes (answer space).
7.Just after 15 comes (answer space).
8.2, (answer space), 4
9.Just before 10 comes (answer space).
10.Just after 9 comes (answer space).
11.3, (answer space), 5
12.Just after 2 comes (answer space).
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About this resource

Created by
Success Tutoring Maths Team
Reviewed by
Success Tutoring
Last reviewed
1 October 2026
How it was made
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