Build Confidence with Counting and Ordering Numbers

Mastering counting and ordering numbers is foundational for early learners and this worksheet pack makes the process simple and engaging. With seven easy-to-use worksheets, students practise counting objects, matching quantities, identifying one more or one less, ordering numbers and labelling everyday collections like cookies in a jar or cupcake sprinkles.

The activities are visually clear, hands-on and designed to support independent learning. Teachers can use them to reinforce key concepts, introduce new skills or provide quick numeracy warm-ups—all aligned to early years curriculum goals.

Fun Ways to Teach Representing and Ordering Numbers 0–20

This pack opens the door to creative opportunities for exploring representing and ordering numbers 0–20. Try using the worksheets in fresh ways such as:

• Number Museum: Display pages with real objects to help students make real-world connections.
• Scavenger Hunt: Students find classroom items that match the number of objects on their worksheets.
• Peer Teaching: Students explain how they ordered numbers or found one more/less.

Quick Download for Your Next Counting Numbers Activity

Access this counting numbers activity in the format that suits your classroom:

• Ready-to-download PDF, perfect for printing.
• Editable Google Slides, ideal for customisation (you’ll be prompted to make your own copy).

Both options help you get students counting confidently from 0–20 with minimal prep.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a Teach Starter collaborator.

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