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Mathematics · Kindergarten

Count Forward and Write Numerals

Children count to 100 by ones and by tens using a hundred chart, count forward from any number instead of starting at 1, and count groups of up to 20 objects and build the matching numeral, including the tricky teen numbers. Handwriting practice happens on paper with a grown-up watching.

  • 3 lessons
  • About 45 minutes
  • Counting and numerals check: 6 questions
  • Ways to answer: fill in the blanks, count, type a number, place on a number line, put in order and arrange tiles
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What learners will discover

  • Count to 100 by ones and by tens, including the change to a new ten (29, 30).
  • Count forward from a given number other than 1.
  • Count up to 20 objects and write or build the numeral, writing teen numbers with 1 first (17, not 71).

Lessons

  1. Count to 100 by ones and tens 5 steps3 practiceabout 15 min
  2. Start anywhere 6 steps3 practiceabout 14 min
  3. Count and write to 20 6 steps3 practiceabout 16 min
  4. Counting and numerals check 6 questions at the end

Keep exploring

Games to practice with

  • Number-Line HopHelp the frog hop to the right number — from counting to negative fractions.
  • Paint by AnswersSolve each space, dip your brush and watch a picture come to life.
  • Shape PicnicSet up Olly's picnic by putting every shape on its matching outline.

More kindergarten math

Guide for grown-ups