Numbers and counting worksheets
Free worksheets: Numbers and counting, KS2
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Place value arrow cards
Arrow cards help you partition numbers and understand place value. Cut them out and use them to make some numbers – remember, the cards represent thousands, hundreds, tens and units (or ones). Show off your number-making skills now!
Ordering Roman numerals
Here are the results of a Roman chariot race. Can you work out the Roman numerals then cut out the cards and put the chariots in order?
Rounding to the nearest 10
Revise the rule about when to round numbers up and when to round them down and put the theory into practice with some rounding activities.
Prime number puzzle
Noah has an unusual ark. He only takes animals grouped in prime numbers. Zoe has a zoo that takes animals that are not in prime numbers. Which of the animals below go in the ark and
which into the zoo?
which into the zoo?
Adding negative numbers worksheet
This worksheet will help your child to practise adding negative numbers. It includes a number line to demonstrate the process.
The numbers 8 and 9
Playdough sausages, drawing an octopus, counting passengers on a bus – discover lots of activities to help your child learn the numbers 8 and 9.
The numbers 3 and 4
Do you know the numbers 3 and 4? Try these fun activities to help you recognise these numbers.
The numbers 1 and 2
The first numbers you will come across at school are the numbers 1 and 2. Here are lots of activities to help you learn to spot these numbers.
The number 10
The number ten is the first number with two digits! It is made up of the digits 1 and 0. Here are some activities to help you recognise the number 10.
The number 5
After 1, 2, 3 and 4 comes the number 5! Can you spot the number 5 on a clock? Can you write the number 5 on a birthday card?
Solve simple number problems
Now you can count and recognise numbers, you can start to solve puzzles using the numbers 1 to 6.
Solve problems using objects
Practise solving real-world problems to help you with your maths work when you get to school. Collect some teddies and some cookie counters (or some real cookies!) and do some problem-solving!
Singing to 5
Play the Five Little Ducks game to help your child practise counting and number recognition.
Recognising numbers 1-5
This game will help you to recognise the numbers 1 to 5 and give you a chance to practise counting.
Number hunt
Recognising the difference between numbers and letters can help you when you get to school, so today you are going on a number hunt!
Number formation 6 to 10
Once you have mastered writing numbers from 1 to 5, it’s time to begin your training to write the numbers 6 to 10. Can you complete these three ninja tasks?
Number formation 1 to 5
Now you recognise the numbers 1 to 5, it’s time to become a number writing ninja! Count the ninja to see which number you are writing, then trace over the dotted numbers. When you have ninja-trained your fingers, try writing some of your own numbers.
Number dominoes
Playing with number dominoes is an enjoyable way of practising counting and number recognition skills. These dominoes can be played as a game for two to four players, or your child can practise using them on their own.
More and less / fewer
You will hear the words more, less and fewer quite a lot when you get to school. This activity will help you to understand what these words mean.
Matching numbers and objects 1-10
Here's a game where we have to match numbers and objects. As well as being fun, this activity will help you with your finger strength, number recognition and counting skills.
Learning your own important numbers
Some numbers might be more important to you than other numbers. Ask your grown-up to help you answer the questions below. Then find the correct number and stick it in the spaces.
Find numbers 1 to 5
Sid is making some strange soups for his friends, but they only eat soups with specific numbers of ingredients. Can you help Sid sort out his strange soups?
Counting to 6 game
The farmer needs some help organising his sheep! This activity will help you with your number recognition and counting skills.