Fall Counting Forward 1-20

Students count forward from a given starting number on three fall leaf mats, one with starting numbers under 10, one over 10 and one mixing both, adding the next two numbers each time.
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Preschool–Kindergarten
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Updated Feb 19, 2024

Subject
Seasons, Early Math, Holiday & Seasonal, Math
Topic
Math Centers, Kindergarten Math
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Fall Counting Forward 1-20 Use these autumn-themed counting mats and leaf cards to help your kindergarten students practice 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, cookie tray games with magnets, dry erase markers on laminated mats, or number stamps. Assessing key math 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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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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