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Backward Counting Worksheets

Build strong number sense with six free backward counting worksheets for Grade 1. Children count down by 1 within 20, complete missing-number sequences, follow number paths, use visual groups, and solve simple take-away stories.

Use one page for morning work, a math center, homework, or a quick skill check. Pair this set with our forward counting worksheets to practice number order in both directions. These activities also support the Grade 1 Common Core counting standard.

Learning Objectives

✓Count backward by 1 within 20.
✓Identify the number that comes before.
✓Fill missing numbers in descending sequences.
✓Use backward counting to solve simple take-away problems.