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NUMBERS 1 TO 100 - Caterpillar Activity

Numbers from 1 through 100 form a caterpillar-style sequence built from connected circular segments. Learners follow the body in numerical order, using the repeated shape to keep each value distinct. The long sequence can be assembled or displayed as a continuous number reference. Segment groups can be joined gradually, letting learners verify each local run of consecutive numbers before the entire caterpillar reaches 100.
Year levels
Pre-school (Early Years), Years 1–3
Pages
11
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Instant download · Updated Feb 18, 2024

Subject
Numbers, Maths
Topic
Numbers, Numbers 1 to 100
Resource types
Activities
Preparation
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Complete missing numbers from 1 to 100 with ten caterpillar worksheets. Each page covers ten consecutive numbers and supplies some numerals as clues. Students write the remaining numbers in the blank circles.

The 12-page PDF includes a cover and publisher-links page. Print selected number ranges for individual or small-group practice. Laminate or use a dry-erase sleeve for repeated use.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Read whole numbers in sequence from 1 through 100

  • Place numbered segments in ascending order

  • Identify the number immediately before or after a given value

Teaching tips

  • Arrange the caterpillar segments in groups of ten before joining the full 1–100 sequence.

  • Use adjacent segments to ask for the number immediately before or after a selected value.

Skills covered

  • Number sequencing — learners arrange values from 1 through 100.

  • Numeral recognition — each circular segment displays a distinct whole number.

  • Before-and-after reasoning — neighbouring caterpillar segments show consecutive values.

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Core concepts

  • Numbers 1–100

  • Counting sequence

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