Counting Practice
Practise counting forward and finding the number that comes next, before or after — the very first math skill.
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Why counting order matters
Counting is more than reciting numbers — it’s knowing the order so well that you can jump in anywhere and say what comes next. That sense of “one more” and “one less” is the seed of addition and subtraction.
- To find the next number, add one.
- To find the number before, take one away.
- Watch the tens: after 29 comes 30, after 99 comes 100 — the tricky spots.
Worked examples
Tips & common mistakes
The places kids stumble are the “rollovers” — going from 29 to 30, or 99 to 100. Practise those crossings, and count out loud together. The easy levels let your child tap the answer; the last level asks for before and after by typing.
- Getting stuck at a rollover (saying “twenty-ten” instead of thirty).
- Mixing up before and after — before is smaller, after is bigger.
- Skipping a number when counting quickly.
Frequently asked questions
What age is counting practice for?
It suits preschool through grade 1 — anytime a child is learning the number sequence to 100.
What does ‘what comes after’ mean?
The next number when counting up — one more. After 7 comes 8.
Why are 30, 40, 100 tricky?
They’re the rollovers, where the tens digit changes. Practising 29→30 and 99→100 specifically helps.
How can I help at home?
Count everyday things out loud together — stairs, toys, steps — and ask “what comes next?”
What comes after counting?
Skip counting and number bonds, which lead naturally into addition.