L4 Spring Read & Write Numbers to 20 in Numerals and Words

Working Without Worksheets – Year 1 Lesson: Read and Write Numbers from 1 to 20 in Numerals and Words Build fluency in recognising, reading, and writing numbers to 20 with this interactive Working Without Worksheets lesson for Year 1 Place Value . Designed for classrooms that prioritise active learning over worksheets, this pack combines practical games, active exploration, and independent book recording to secure early number knowledge. The lesson begins with a percussion-based starter where pupils count and tap the correct number of beats for number words. Children are then guided through a number track to 20, reading each number and discussing tricky spellings such as eleven, twelve, thirteen, fifteen, and eighteen . Pupils practise matching numerals to their written words through activities such as a classroom Number Word Scavenger Hunt , before writing given numbers in both forms directly into their maths books. The plenary reinforces learning with a fun challenge to spot and write numbers found around the classroom. What’s Included in the Pack? ✔ Full teacher planning with objectives, activities, and plenary guidance ✔ Starter: count and tap along with number words to 10 ✔ Vocabulary focus: numeral, word, digit, spell, write ✔ Practical task: read and order numbers on a track to 20 ✔ Active task: classroom Number Word Scavenger Hunt ✔ Independent activity: write numbers from 1 to 20 in numerals and words ✔ Plenary: number-spotting challenge to apply knowledge ✔ No worksheets—children record directly in their books Why Teachers Love This Resource: ✔ Makes reading and writing numbers to 20 engaging and memorable ✔ Combines number fluency, spelling, and handwriting practice ✔ Fully aligned with the Year 1 National Curriculum for maths ✔ Worksheet-free: encourages independence and neat presentation in books ✔ Active and interactive structure keeps children motivated Curriculum Links (Year 1: Number and Place Value): This lesson supports pupils to: ✔ Read and write