Counting to 20Grade 1 Math for Kids

Count apples, frogs and stars all the way to 20!

Counting to 20 is where first grade math begins. Kids count real objects one by one, use ten frames to see numbers at a glance, and learn to count on from any number. Every number is read aloud, so even early readers can learn on their own.

  • Grade 1 · Ages 6–7
  • 1 lesson
  • 4 games
  • 32 practice questions
  • About 15 min
Start Learning Free Open the Course
  • Learn it
  • Count the Objects
  • Ten Frames
  • Count to 20
  • What Comes Next?

Math course · Grade 1

Counting to 20 · Learning goals

What Your Child Will Learn

Learn to count objects one by one, use ten frames and count on to find what comes next. Every number is read aloud.

  • Count the Objects
  • Ten Frames
  • Count to 20
  • What Comes Next?

Why it matters

Why This Matters for Kids

  • The base of all math

    Adding, subtracting and place value all depend on counting accurately. Solid counting now makes every later topic easier.

  • Number sense

    Ten frames help kids see that 7 is 5 and 2 more, or 3 less than 10. That flexible thinking is the start of mental math.

  • Everyday confidence

    Counting snacks, steps, toys and coins gives kids a feeling of control and success in daily life.

Inside Counting to 20

How the Course Works

A short read-aloud lesson first, then hands-on games and a quiz to lock it in.

  1. Step 1 · Lesson

    Learn it

    A short read-aloud lesson in 5 steps, with pictures and worked examples.

  2. Step 2 · Game

    Count the Objects

    Count the pictures and type how many. (8 problems)

  3. Step 3 · Game

    Ten Frames

    How many dots are in the ten frame? (8 problems)

  4. Step 4 · Game

    Count to 20

    Bigger groups! Count in fives to go faster. (8 problems)

  5. Step 5 · Game

    What Comes Next?

    Find the missing number in the counting line. (8 problems)

Lesson preview

A Peek Inside the Lesson

This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.

Counting tells us how many. Touch each thing and say one number for it: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5!

Things in groups of five are faster to count. Here are 2 groups of 5. That makes 10 stars!

A ten frame has ten boxes. When every box is full, there are 10 dots.

A full ten and some more make the teen numbers. Ten and 3 more is 13.

Counting on: start at the number you know and count up. 5, 6, 7, 8!

For parents

Try It at Home

Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.

Parent Tip

Count everything together for a week: stairs, grapes on a plate, cars at a red light. Then stop in the middle and ask, "What number comes next?" to practice counting on.

Practice

Grade 1 Math Practice Questions

Real questions from Counting to 20. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.

  1. Question 1

    What number is missing? 12, 13, something, 15.

    Show answer

    14

  2. Question 2

    What number is missing? 16, 17, 18, something.

    Show answer

    19

  3. Question 3

    What number is missing? something, 6, 7, 8.

    Show answer

    5

The full course has 32 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.

Counting to 20 · Questions from parents

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this course for?

Counting to 20 is a grade 1 math course for kids ages 6–7. That is Year 2 maths in the UK and Year 1 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.

What will my child learn?

Learn to count objects one by one, use ten frames and count on to find what comes next. Every number is read aloud. Along the way they practice: Count the Objects; Ten Frames; Count to 20; What Comes Next?.

How long does the course take?

About 15 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.

Is this course free?

Yes. Counting to 20 is one of the first 2 courses in Grade 1 Math. Create a free parent account and your child can start right away.

Does my child need to read well to use it?

No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.

Can we use it for homeschool?

Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.

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