These Missing Numbers worksheets are designed to help students strengthen their number recognition, sequencing, and counting skills. Ideal for early learners, this activity encourage students to identify missing numbers in a given sequence, reinforcing their understanding of number patterns and logical thinking.

This handy resource includes separate sets of missing numbers to 10 and missing numbers to 20 worksheets. Each set contains an assortment of grids, including a complete grid, a blank grid and a mix of partially filled grids. The variety of worksheets means this resource can be used in many ways with students of differing abilities.

How to Complete:

1. Students observe the numbers already provided on the worksheet.
2. Using their number knowledge, students write the missing numbers in the empty spaces.
3. After completing the worksheet, students can review their answers by counting aloud or cross-checking their responses with the complete number grid.

Additional Tips:

1. To support students, provide the complete number grid as a reference. Alternatively provide other visual aids, such as number lines or charts.
2. Place the worksheets in write and wipe sleeves for repeated use with a dry-erase pen.

Extension Ideas:

1. Skip Counting: Encourage students to practise skip counting with their completed grid. For example, you could have them colour code the numbers as they count by twos.
2. Wrong Answers Only: Have students explain why a certain number could not be placed in a set spot. This could be achieved by providing number tiles or magnetic numbers and arranging them on the grid. Have students move the numbers to the correct spots, explaining their reasons while doing so.

Students will develop confidence in number fluency and sequencing while completing this activity.