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Numbers 1 to 20

Numbers 1 to 20

Counting

Counting means saying numbers in order, one for each object.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Number names

Number Name Number Name
1 one 11 eleven
2 two 12 twelve
3 three 13 thirteen
4 four 14 fourteen
5 five 15 fifteen
6 six 16 sixteen
7 seven 17 seventeen
8 eight 18 eighteen
9 nine 19 nineteen
10 ten 20 twenty

Tens and ones

Numbers from 10 to 20 have tens and ones.

  • 13 = 1 ten and 3 ones
  • 20 = 2 tens and 0 ones

Ordering

  • Before: the number just before (7 comes before 8).
  • After: the number just after (9 comes after 8).
  • Between: 11 is between 10 and 12.

Try it

  1. Count the stones in your class and write the number.
  2. Write the numbers from 1 to 20 in order.
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Quick Quiz

1. How many fingers do you have on both hands?
  1. 5
  2. 10
  3. 15
  4. 20
Answer: Option 2
2. Which number comes after 14?
  1. 13
  2. 15
  3. 16
  4. 12
Answer: Option 2
3. In the number 12, how many tens are there?
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 12
  4. 0
Answer: Option 1

Flashcards

Front
What comes after 9?
Back
10
Front
How do we write 'fifteen' in numbers?
Back
15

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