Autumn Counting Forward 1-20
Students count forward from a given starting number on three autumn leaf mats, one with starting numbers under 10, one over 10 and one mixing both, adding the next two numbers each time.
- Year levels
- Foundation, Pre-school (Early Years)
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- Seasons, Early Math, Holiday & Seasonal, Maths
- Topic
- Maths Centers, Foundation Maths
- Resource types
- Activities
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Australian Curriculum content descriptions
- AC9MFN01 — name, represent and order numbers including zero to at least 20, using physical and…
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Autumn Counting Forward 1-20 Use these autumn-themed counting mats and leaf cards to help your Foundation students practise counting numbers forward. This hands-on resource includes 3 differentiated counting mats that start students counting from numbers under 10 or over 10. Also included are leaf counting cards students can use to demonstrate counting skills on the mats. Ways to implement: file folder games with hook & loop fasteners, baking tray games with magnets, dry-wipe markers on laminated mats, or number stamps. Assessing key maths skills like counting forward from numbers other than 1, this centre activity is perfect for whole group lessons, small groups, or independent practice. Focusing on numbers 1-20, these "no prep" durable mats will prepare students for addition strategies like counting on.
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Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
Count forward from a number other than 1
Continue a number sequence up to 20
Teaching tips
The under-10 mats make a natural starting point before students move to starting numbers such as 12, 15 and 17.
Skills covered
Counting on — continuing the count from the starting number shown on each mat
Number sequencing — placing number cards up to 20 in order on the mats
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Australian Curriculum (Version 9.0)
Australian Curriculum content descriptions
Australian Curriculum content descriptions
Australian Curriculum content descriptions
- AC9MFN01 — name, represent and order numbers including zero to at least 20, using physical and virtual materials and numerals
Core concepts
Core concepts
Counting forward
Counting on
Number sequence to 20
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