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Early Maths & CountingEarly Maths Book 15Nursery & Reception · ages 3–5

Missing Numbers on a Number Line

1, 2, _, 4: what comes next?

Fill in the missing numbers on number lines with different ranges and patterns.

  • 5 pages A4 portrait
  • 3 activity pages
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Sample pages

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Inside this book

  • Pages 3–5Missing Numbers on a Number Line

Notes for grown-ups

Reproduced from page 2 of the book so you can read it before printing.

Recognising number order and filling in missing numbers on a number line.

How to use

  • Look at the numbers that are already on the line.
  • Count carefully to find the missing numbers.
  • Write the missing numbers in the boxes.
  • Check that the numbers go in the correct order.
  • Celebrate every completed number line!

Tips

  •  Number lines help children see the order of numbers.
  •  Start with smaller ranges (0–5 or 1–10).
  •  Great for number recognition and sequencing.

Activities included

  •  Missing numbers on number lines
  •  Different ranges and patterns
  •  Extra practice lines

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