Before And After Numbers 11-20 Worksheet – Free Printable PDF
This free before and after numbers 11-20 worksheet helps children build number sequencing skills by writing the numbers that come before and after a given number from 10–20. A fun, low-pressure way for preschoolers and Kindergarten children to strengthen number order, forward and backward counting and pencil control. Print it instantly — no login, no payment, no sign-up required.
- 📚 GRADE LEVEL → Nursery – LKG – 1st – 2nd
- 👶 AGE GROUP → 3–7 Years
- 📐 PAGE SIZE → A4 Size
- 🎯 DIFFICULTY → Beginner
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About This Free Before And After Numbers 11-20 Worksheet for Kids
This free before and after numbers 11-20 worksheet for kids is designed to help children aged 3 to 7 years build strong early number sense and handwriting skills through a simple, visual number before & after activity. At Kidzolearn, every worksheet is 100% free to download and print — no login, no subscription, no payment required.
This worksheet shows a set of box grids from 10–20, each with one given number in the middle and two blank spaces — one before and one after. Children work out both missing numbers and write them in — building complete number order skills in both directions.
Early number sequencing activities like this are identified by the U.S. Department of Education as a foundational early-learning milestone for preschool and kindergarten development. For more free learning resources, explore our full range of free printable worksheets for kids on Kidzolearn.
What your child will learn from this worksheet
This worksheet helps children build a complete foundation in number sequencing, forward and backward counting and fine motor skills. Through this printable, your child will:
- Identify the given number in each box from 10–20
- Understand what “before” and “after” mean in a number sequence
- Practise counting both forward and backward by one
- Write both correct missing numbers confidently
- Build complete number order and reasoning skills in both directions
These skills directly support the early math curriculum followed in Nursery, LKG, Kindergarten, Reception and Grade 1. According to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), regular practice with number order and sequencing builds the number sense children carry into formal school learning.
Who is this worksheet best for?
This free worksheet is perfect for:
- Nursery, LKG and Grade 1 children aged 3 to 8 years building number sense for the first time
- Preschool and Kindergarten classroom math activities
- UK Reception and Year 1 EYFS number-order sessions
- Homeschooling parents building a structured, curriculum-aligned practice routine
Browse the complete collection of Free Missing Number Worksheets for Kids on Kidzolearn for more free number-order printables.
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At what age should children start using this before and after numbers 11-20 worksheet?
Children can begin using a before and after numbers 11-20 worksheet from around age 4, once they can confidently count and recognise numerals from 10–20. According to CDC early childhood learning guidelines, guided number-order practice is one of the most effective methods for building number sense in children aged 3–7.
How does this worksheet help children learn number order?
Before And After Numbers 11-20 Worksheet shows box grids with one given number from 10–20 and two blank spaces — one before and one after. Working out and writing both missing numbers builds number order, two-directional counting and confident independent reasoning — the three core skills behind strong early number sense.
Is number sequencing part of the official early years curriculum?
Yes, counting, number recognition and number order are core parts of the standard early years curriculum in most countries. In the US, for example, this is included in the Common Core Math Standards / Education.com (Kindergarten Counting and Cardinality Standards, CCSS.Math.K.CC), and similar expectations are found in the UK EYFS framework, India and Australia.
Can I use these worksheet at home?
Absolutely! This worksheet is completely free to download and print at home. All you need is a printer and a pencil (or scissors and glue for cut-and-paste activities) — no cost, no sign-up and no login required. You can print it as many times as your child needs.