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Free 1st Grade 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 1st Grade worksheet has 10 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.

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Grade
1st Grade
Subject
Math
Topic
Counting
Difficulty
Getting started
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
10
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • counting forwards and backwards
  • recognizing number patterns
  • writing numerals

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). 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?

1st Grade students (typically ages 6–7) working on counting. It is pitched at getting started; a harder version is linked above.

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.

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Success TutoringWorksheets1st Grade · Mathematics · Counting

1st Grade Counting and Number Sequences Worksheet — Getting Started

Name

Date

Score /

Write the missing number in each sequence.

1.5, 6, (answer space), 8, 9
2.10, 11, 12, (answer space), 14
3.6, 7, 8, (answer space), 10
4.1, 2, 3, (answer space), 5
5.13, 14, 15, (answer space), 17
6.1, 2, 3, 4, (answer space)
7.9, (answer space), 11, 12, 13
8.3, 4, 5, 6, (answer space)
9.8, (answer space), 10, 11, 12
10.11, (answer space), 13, 14, 15
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Created by
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Reviewed by
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
How it was made
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