Number After Worksheet – Free Printable PDF

This free number after worksheet helps children build number sequencing skills by writing the number that comes after each given maple leaf number from 11–20. A fun, low-pressure way for preschoolers and Kindergarten children to strengthen number order, forward counting and pencil control. Print it instantly — no login, no payment, no sign-up required.

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About This Free Number After Worksheet for Kids

One page, one method — that is the whole of this free number after worksheet. A name and date line runs across the top, a coloured title band names the activity, and one line of instructions sits beneath it. At Kidzolearn, every worksheet is 100% free to download and print — no login, no subscription, no payment required.

Ten pairs in two columns of five. Each has a numbered leaf on the left and an empty circle on the right, and your child writes the number that comes after. The numbers run from eleven to twenty.

The blank has moved to the right-hand side, mirroring the before sheets. Putting the two side by side makes the difference visible without any explanation needed. Counting forwards is the easier direction, so this often feels simpler than the before sheets even though the numbers are bigger. That is worth using — it is a good sheet to follow a difficult one. For more early maths in the same style, see our free alphabet tracing worksheets, and the full library sits on our free printable worksheets for kids.

What your child will learn from this worksheet

By the time the page is finished, your child will have practised:

  • Identify numbers from 11–20 presented in a fun maple leaf theme
  • Understand what “after” means in a number sequence
  • Practise counting forward by one
  • Write the correct missing number confidently
  • Build early addition readiness through number order practice

These are the early number objectives set in Nursery, LKG, UKG, Reception and Year 1. Secure number order is what addition and subtraction are built on, so our lowercase letter tracing worksheets are the natural next step once this feels easy.

Who is this worksheet best for?

This free number after worksheet is perfect for:

  • Nursery, LKG and Grade 1 children aged 3 to 7 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.

How to download and print this free worksheet

Click the “Download Free Worksheet” button on this page — the PDF downloads instantly with no sign-up or email required. Print on standard A4 paper for the best experience and explore more free missing number worksheets for kids in our full collection.

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Are Kidzolearn worksheets really free?

Yes! Every worksheet on Kidzolearn is 100% free — no subscription, no login and no payment required at any time. Simply click the download button, save the PDF and print it instantly at home or in the classroom.

At what age should children start using this number after worksheet?

Around four is typical, but go by what your child can already do. If they count aloud to ten and can read the numerals when they see them, they are ready for this number after worksheet. If the counting is there but the numerals are not, work on recognising the written digits first — the order is already known, it is the reading that is missing.

How does this worksheet help children learn number order?

Number After Worksheet shows ten maple leaf pairs with a given number and a blank space after it. Working out and writing the number that comes just after each given number builds number order, forward counting and confident independent number sense — the three core skills behind strong early number sequencing.

Is number sequencing part of the official early years curriculum?

Yes — number sequence and order sit near the start of every early years maths curriculum, before any calculation is introduced. Knowing that eight comes after seven is what makes adding one meaningful rather than a rule to memorise, so our reading comprehension worksheets build on the same number order in a different form.

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.

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