L4 – WWW – Y2 Counting in tens from any number forwards and backwards

Working Without Worksheets – Year 2 Lesson 4: Count in 10s from Any Number Take your pupils’ understanding of multiples of 10 further with this engaging Working Without Worksheets lesson for Year 2 Place Value . Instead of worksheets, children learn through practical activities, visual models, and independent book-based recording—supported by a handy Counting in 10s Support Mat to build confidence. The lesson begins with a starter recap , checking children can count in 10s from zero and identify 10 more/10 less than a given number. Pupils then explore counting in 10s from any number using a hundred square and counters , noticing how the tens digit changes while the ones digit stays the same. In small groups, children create their own “train track number line” , using digit cards to practise counting in 10s from different starting points—both forwards and backwards. The plenary reinforces reasoning with problem-solving, such as climbing a “number ladder” in steps of 10. What’s Included in the Pack? ✔ Full teacher planning with objectives, activities, and plenary guidance ✔ Starter activity: count in 10s from zero; find 10 more/10 less than a given number ✔ Vocabulary focus: multiple, tens, ones, hundred square, pattern ✔ Practical task: use counters on a hundred square to count in 10s from any number ✔ Interactive task: make a number line “train track” with digit cards and move a toy train along in 10s ✔ Independent recording directly into maths books (no worksheets) ✔ Plenary: problem-solving with number ladders and skip-counting ✔ Bonus support resource: Counting in 10s Support Mat to scaffold learning Why Teachers Love This Resource: ✔ Practical, hands-on, and highly visual ✔ Develops deeper understanding of counting in 10s beyond zero ✔ Support mat included for scaffolding and differentiation ✔ No photocopying needed—children record straight into books ✔ Ready-to-use planning and slides save teacher preparation time Curriculum Links (Year 2: Number and Place Valu