Hey Guys, Are you ready to have some fun while learning to count backward from 11 to 1? Let’s make it exciting with games, songs, and cool activities.

Overview of Backward Counting

Definition and Concept

Backward Counting is like taking a journey back in time Instead of counting forward from 1 to 100, we count backward from 100 to 1. It’s going to be super fun and easy once we get the hang of it. Let’s start…

Warm Up

Let’s first practice with a smaller set of numbers (10 -> 1). Can you count backward from 10 to 1 with me?

Benefits of Learning Backward Counting

Learning to count backward helps children to understand number sequences. It also improves the subtraction skills. On a whole it enhances the children’s ability to think in reverse order which strengthens their overall numeric ability.

Teaching Strategies for Backward Counting

1. Get the Number Chart

Find the number chart that contains numbers from 1 to 100 and by looking at each number carefully start counting backward from 100 to 91 then 90 to 81 until you reach 1.

2. Number Line Hopscotch

Let’s draw a number line from 100 to 1 in ground and start jumping from one number to next while counting backward (100,99,…,1)

3. Learn using Flashcards

Get the flashcards numbered from 1 to 100. Try to mix them up and ask kid to put those cards in the decreasing order by counting backward.

4. Countdown Timer

Let us use a countdown timer set to 100 seconds. Count down with the timer until it reaches 1.

5. Story Time

Imagine a story where you have 100 balloons, and one by one, they pop until none are left. Count backward with each popped balloon!

Practical Exercises and Worksheets – Backward Counting 100 to 1

Worksheets and Printable Activities

Find number charts that contain numbers from 1 to 100 and practice counting backward by looking at each number carefully. Start counting backward from 100 to 91, then 90 to 81, until you reach 1.

Puzzles and Number Mazes

Incorporate puzzles and number mazes that require children to count backward to solve them. This makes learning interactive and engaging.

Daily Practice Tips

• Count Every Day: Practice counting backward every day. Maybe during snack time or before bed.
• Rewards: Give your kid a high-five or a small treat when they reach certain milestones, like counting down from 100 to 50.
• Review: Keep reviewing the numbers they learned. It helps them to remember better!

FAQs on How to teach Backward Counting 100 to 1

Why Backward counting is important?

Backward counting helps children understand numerical order and enhances their subtraction skills.

At what age should children start learning to count backward?

The recommended age would be 4-5 years or once your child is comfortable with forward counting.

How often should children practice backward counting?

Daily practice is ideal for few minutes. But it depends on one’s grasping and thinking ability of individual.