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Rocket Countdown (Counting Back from 10 and 20)

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Age range: Year 1 (5-6)
Updated: October 2026

About this resource

Blast off into counting back with this rocket-themed maths pack for Year 1. Children put numbered rockets in order backwards, fill in missing numbers on counting-back rows, and use number tracks to jump back from any number. It gives you hands-on practice in counting back and number order that you can use in provision, maths groups or morning tasks. Includes (8 pages): 12 countdown cards (10 to 0, plus a “Blast off!” card) with number words Missing numbers to 10: 6 cards Missing numbers to 20: 6 cards, including a challenge card with two missing numbers Four rocket number tracks: 20 to 0 model, a version with a few gaps, a harder version, and a 10 to 0 track 6 “Rocket Jumps” cards (start, jump back, land on) Teacher notes Print and play. A4 PDF, low prep. Print, laminate and use with dry-wipe pens. It pairs well with Firework Words and Writing Frames for a full Bonfire Night week.

What's inside

What's included.

1
12 countdown cards (10 to 0, plus a “Blast off!” card) with number words
2
Missing numbers to 10: 6 cards
3
Missing numbers to 20: 6 cards, including a challenge card with two missing numbers
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Four rocket number tracks: 20 to 0 model, a version with a few gaps, a harder version, and a 10 to 0 track
5
6 “Rocket Jumps” cards (start, jump back, land on)
6
Teacher notes