Maths worksheets · Reception, Year 1
Printable counting practice for early learners: count sets of dots, match amounts to numerals and say what comes next.
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Reception · Maths · Easy
Count carefully and write the answer in the box.
Reception · Maths · EasyAnswer key
Answer sheet for checking.
Counting
Counting is more than reciting numbers. Children need to touch or point to each object once, understand that the last number said is the total, and realise that arranging objects differently does not change how many there are.
Dot sheets are useful because the dots cannot be moved. Encourage children to tick or cross off each dot as they count, which builds the habit of keeping track.
Counting
Start with the easy setting (up to 5 in Reception, up to 10 in Year 1). Move on when a child counts accurately without rushing. The hard setting mixes in 'what comes next?' questions to link counting objects with the number sequence.
Year-group applicability
Designed around primary-school skill progression; your school's order may differ.
Last reviewed: 24 September 2026
Questions
They suit Reception (ages 4–5) and Year 1 (ages 5–6). Easy sheets use up to 5 dots for Reception; harder sheets go up to 20 and include number-sequence questions.
Yes. Counting real objects alongside the sheet helps young children connect the numeral to the amount.