Before and after numbers worksheets

What comes before, what comes after, what comes between

Make a before and after numbers page. Each box shows one or two numbers and one or two empty squares. Your child writes the number that comes before, the number that comes after, both, or the number that comes between two others. Choose numbers to 10 for a first page and go on to 20 and 100.

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Your worksheet:

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How to make your worksheet

  1. Choose what to write: the number after, before, both, or between.
  2. Choose numbers to 10, 20 or 100.
  3. Choose how many pages to print.
  4. Print. Press “New version” for new numbers.

A good order

The number after is the easiest, because your child just counts on. The number before is harder, and the number between asks for both at once. A number line on the table helps at first.

Why it matters

Knowing which number is next and which was just before is what adding one and taking away one are built on.

Good questions

How many boxes are on a page?

Ten, each with a different number. With numbers to 10, the before and after page and the between page have eight.

Does it use zero?

Yes. Zero can be the number before 1.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Turn on “Answer key page”.

Can I print in black and white?

Yes. Choose “Black and white” under “Print in”. The page uses very little ink.

Is it free?

Yes, with no sign-up and no limit.

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