Count means to say the number names in order and to count a set to find out how many there are.

The number names one to ten are the first ten numbers in our counting system.

Counting forwards we say the numbers from smallest to largest.

Counting backwards we say the number from largest to smallest.

Counting forwards and backwards within 10

Maths

In this unit pupils will review their knowledge from the EYFS with counting to and from 10. They will compare and order numbers to 10 practically and will consider the role of zero to represent nothing. In the future unit pupils will  consolidate counting to 20 and back. They will secure their understanding of the teens numbers and their understanding of these numbers in an ordinal context

In prior learning, pupils will have learnt to count confidently and have developed a deep understanding of the numbers to 10, the relationships between them and the patterns within those numbers. In this unit pupils will review their knowledge from the EYFS with counting to and from 10, comparing and ordering numbers to 10 and considering the role of zero.

Counting, recognising and comparing numbers 0 - 10

Count forwards from 1. What will the next number in the count be?

Count forwards from 5. What will the next number in the count be?

Count backwards from 10. What will the next number in the count be?

Count backwards from 5. What will the next number in the count be?

If we miss a number in our count, we can correct ourselves. Count forwards from 1. Which number is missing?

If we miss a number in our count, we can correct ourselves. Count backwards from 10. Which number is missing?

Which number word would you say next? 1, 2, 3, 4 ...

Which number word would you say next? 2, 3, ...

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Counting forwards and backwards within 10

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.