Filling Holes

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed for practicing backward counting from 20 to 0. It features apples with numbers printed above them, starting with 20 and ending with 3, with several numbers omitted in the sequence. The apples are arranged in a way that invites the students to fill in the missing numbers, thereby completing the countdown. Each apple represents a number in the sequence, and the missing numbers are to be written by the students above the blank apples.

The objective of this worksheet is to help students become comfortable with the concept of backward counting, which is a fundamental aspect of understanding numerical order and the basics of subtraction. It encourages students to think in reverse order from the usual counting up. By filling in the gaps, students are also practicing number writing and reinforcing their memory of the sequence of numbers. This type of exercise is critical for building a strong mathematical foundation in early learners.