Counting is a daily event in our maths lessons and also at other parts of the day when we have a spare minute or two.
Here are the related counting end of year 1 expectations.
Over the last two weeks, we have been focussing on counting forwards and backwards in 10s and 5s.
Seeing these numbers on a 100 square or a number line can help children to spot the pattern of these counting sequences.
Counting in 10s
The numbers all have a zero at the end.
They are all underneath each other.
There is a pattern – the numbers end in five or zero.
How can you help at home?
Regular counting with your child will help their fluency to recall these counting sequences.
Listen to the Super Movers general counting, counting in 10s and counting in 5s active songs.
Use Paint the squares to highlight the multiples of 10 and 5.
Play ping pong with your child. Choose a number to start from and take it in turns to say a number each in the sequence. The children are familiar with this game.
How will this help my child?
Counting in sequences of 10 and 5 will support your child as they move onto learning times tables from Year 2.