Counting forward and backwards activities

Teachers introduce counting to early learners at the preschool or kindergarten stage. The forward counting becomes easier to learn with rhythmic rote learning and by participating in various rote counting activities. But, the same is not the case with backward counting. It is commonly observed that kids tend to take a pause when they are asked, “what comes before 7?”, for example. This pause is more evident when the child is asked to jump back from 40 to 39, or 80 to 79, and so on.

Come Blast Off With Me! My Y5 standards have students learning to count from 10 to 0; other states have kindergartners needing to count backwards from 20. No matter what number you have to start from, here are a few tips to help you make that easy and fun! Transitions: I use counting backwards as a way to transition. Whenever I need my students to go from point A to point B, I tell them, “Let’s do it before I get to zero. Count down with me: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0!” They enjoy this, and…

Mo was so proud of herself! 🥹 She’s watched her big sister Roo dominating activities and now it’s her turn to take some spotlight and start learning “big girl stuff”! We’ve been working on her...

Count Backwards from 10 Coloring Page - Twisty Noodle

Learning to count forwards is the first priority for children. It is also something they experience more in their lives, and so naturally more important and easier to grasp. But when they have become confident at counting forwards, you can then teach the important skill of counting backwards. Here are 14 games to teach counting back from a given number. #countinggames #numeracy #counting #teachcounting #preachoolgames #preschoolactivities #learntocount

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Practice counting forward and backward as you race to gold with this counting game for St. Patrick's Day

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Fynn Sor | Happy Tot Shelf on Instagram: "Transform counting into a delightful adventure with our Butterfly Counting Board! Watch as children lead the butterfly 🦋 from number to number in a captivating sequence! 🌟 TIP: Make the board erasable by pasting a layer of tape over the cardboard. 🔢 Recommended for children aged 3 to 7: 👉🏻 Ages 3 to 5: practice counting from 1 to 12. 👉🏻 Ages 6 to 7: Ramp up the challenge with multiples and practice skip counting! ⭐️ Looking for more engaging…

Practicing counting in groups is LOTS of fun with free printable Skip Counting Mazes! No prep worksheets to practice counting 2s-10s at various levels!