Year 1 Maths: Learn to Count to 10

Introduction to Counting

Hello, little mathematician! Today, we are going to learn how to count from 1 to 10. Counting is super fun and helps us in many things, like sharing toys or counting our snacks. Let’s get started!

Counting to 10

What is Counting?

Counting means saying numbers in order. We start at 1 and go all the way to 10. Here are the numbers we will learn:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Tips for Counting

1. Use Your Fingers: You can use your fingers to help you count. Show one finger for 1, two fingers for 2, and so on.
2. Count Objects: Try counting objects around you, like toys or books. This will help you see how many there are.
3. Sing Counting Songs: There are fun songs that can help you remember the numbers. Singing makes learning easy and enjoyable!

Practice Counting

Let’s practice counting together! You can say the numbers out loud or count using your fingers. Can you count how many apples you see in the picture?

Questions to Test Your Counting Skills

Easy Level Questions

1. What number comes after 1?
2. Count how many fingers you have on one hand.
3. What number comes before 3?
4. How many eyes do you have?
5. Count the number of steps from your chair to the door.
6. What number is 5 plus 1?
7. How many legs does a dog have?
8. Count out loud from 1 to 5.
9. What number comes after 2?
10. How many wheels does a bicycle have?

Medium Level Questions

11. What is 2 plus 3?
12. Count backwards from 10 to 1.
13. What number comes between 4 and 6?
14. How many fingers do you have on both hands?
15. Count the number of books on your shelf.
16. What number is 7 minus 2?
17. How many days are there in a week?
18. Count to 10 using a rhythm or clapping.
19. What number comes after 8?
20. How many pets do you have?

Hard Level Questions

21. What is 3 plus 5?
22. If you have 10 apples and eat 1, how many are left?
23. Count the number of windows in your classroom.
24. What is the total when you add 4 and 4?
25. Count to 10 and say each number in a funny voice!
26. If you have 6 candies and get 4 more, how many do you have now?
27. What is the number before 10?
28. Count the number of chairs in your room.
29. If you have 5 toys and give away 2, how many toys do you have left?
30. Can you count to 10 in a whisper?

Answers to the Questions

Easy Level Answers

1. The number that comes after 1 is 2.
2. You have 5 fingers on one hand.
3. The number before 3 is 2.
4. You have 2 eyes.
5. Count the steps; you might get 3 or 4!
6. 5 plus 1 is 6.
7. A dog has 4 legs.
8. Counting from 1 to 5 is easy: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
9. The number after 2 is 3.
10. A bicycle has 2 wheels.

Medium Level Answers

11. 2 plus 3 is 5.
12. Counting backwards from 10 to 1: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
13. The number between 4 and 6 is 5.
14. You have 10 fingers on both hands.
15. Count the books; you might find 5, 6, or even 10!
16. 7 minus 2 is 5.
17. There are 7 days in a week.
18. Counting to 10 with rhythm is fun: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
19. The number after 8 is 9.
20. Count your pets; you might have 1 or 2!

Hard Level Answers

21. 3 plus 5 is 8.
22. If you have 10 apples and eat 1, you have 9 left.
23. You might count 5 or more windows in your classroom.
24. 4 and 4 total is 8.
25. Counting to 10 in a funny voice makes it exciting!
26. If you have 6 candies and get 4 more, you have 10 candies.
27. The number before 10 is 9.
28. You might count 4 or 5 chairs in your room.
29. If you have 5 toys and give away 2, you have 3 left.
30. Counting to 10 in a whisper is a fun way to practice!

Now, go ahead and practice your counting! Remember, counting is everywhere, and with time, you’ll get even better!