Place value within 10 - Counting to 10 - Worksheet

This educational content is designed to help Year 6 students master counting objects up to ten, with a focus on fluency and precision. The National Curriculum objective is for children to count forwards and backwards to ten, starting from any number, and to be able to read and write these numbers in both numerals and words. To facilitate practical learning, resources such as counters, cubes, and Lego are used alongside differentiated worksheets and teaching slides. The key vocabulary for the lesson includes terms like 'count', 'numbers 0 – 10', and 'total'.

During the lesson, children are encouraged to count objects one by one, lining them up to make the process easier, and to recognise that the last number counted represents the total number of objects. They also learn to identify and represent the number zero. The lesson contains various activities, including matching objects to the correct number using both digits and words, and reasoning and problem-solving exercises where children must determine the correct count of objects, identify odd ones out, and explain their reasoning. The exercises are designed to cater to different levels of understanding, from 'Working Towards' to 'Greater Depth', ensuring that all students can engage with the content at an appropriate level of challenge.