Being able to count backwards is one step towards identifying numbers that come 'before' when they are considered in isolation. We've explored many number stories and songs that have helped us to count both forwards and back, including Ten Green Bottle and Ten in the Bed.
We've also played games that require us to create a human number line and count backwards and forwards starting from different points in the number line. |
Some of our favourite games have been:
Through many of the different activities we've also been able to continue to practice writing numbers. |