Grade 1 Counting Worksheets — Free Printable PDF
Free Grade 1 counting worksheets — count to 120, skip counting by 2s, 5s and 10s, hundred chart practice. Common Core 1.NBT aligned.
By Grade 1, counting isn't a beginner skill anymore — it's a tool. The goal isn't to learn the number names; it's to use counting to spot patterns. Skip counting by 2s reveals even numbers. Skip counting by 5s and 10s reveals the structure of money and time. Counting on from a number is the foundation of mental addition.
Our Grade 1 counting sheets cover the full 1.NBT progression: counting to 120, reading and writing numerals to 120, the hundreds chart (filling missing squares), and skip counting by 2s, 5s and 10s. We also include 'count on from' sheets where the child starts at, say, 47 and counts forward 5 — a skill that bridges directly into mental addition.
These work well as warm-up sheets at the start of a maths session. Pair with the Counting Stars game. Free, classroom-friendly, instant download.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why count to 120 specifically?+
Common Core 1.NBT.A.1 requires counting to 120 — past 100 to ensure the child generalises beyond the special 'three-digit' threshold.
What's a hundred chart?+
A 10×10 grid showing numbers 1–100 in order. Children fill missing squares to practise counting and number patterns.
Why skip counting?+
Skip counting builds the foundation for multiplication and times tables. By Grade 2 it becomes essential.
Are these aligned to a curriculum?+
Yes — Common Core 1.NBT standards. They also map cleanly to UK Year 2 and Australian Foundation–Year 1.