Adding to 20 by counting on worksheets
These adding to 20 by counting on worksheets give Year 1 pupils the opportunity to practise efficient addition strategies using familiar number patterns. Designed to support pupils as they transition from counting all to counting on, each task helps embed mental strategies in a clear and structured way.
Children are encouraged to begin with the greater number and count on, reinforcing an approach that supports faster and more accurate addition. The worksheets include a range of simple visual supports and varied formats to keep children engaged while they develop fluency and confidence with addition to 20.
Perfect for use during a lesson, as morning work, homework, or quick-fire retrieval practice, this set of worksheets can also be used in interventions or support groups for children needing to strengthen their understanding of number facts and addition methods.
Aligned with the White Rose small steps and the Year 1 National Curriculum, these worksheets form part of a broader collection of resources aimed at developing key early maths skills.
Browse our full set of Year 1 maths worksheets for more activities to support addition, subtraction, number bonds and place value.
