One Less, One More Math (1-20) Fruits theme Worksheet

This resource is the One Less, One More Math Worksheet set, designed to teach and reinforce the fundamental concepts of finding one number less and one number more within the range of 1 to 20.

Key Features
Format: 2 printable worksheet pages.

Targeted Skill: Understanding the relationship between consecutive numbers by identifying one less and one more.

Number Range: Focuses on numbers from 1 to 20, an ideal range for early numeracy development.

Activity:

Children begin by counting the quantity of attractive fruit illustrations in the central box to determine the base number.

In the box to the left, they write the number that is one less than the base number.

In the box to the right, they write the number that is one more than the base number.

Educational Fit
This hands-on counting and writing exercise is perfectly suited for children in Reception (ages 4-5) and Key Stage 1 (KS1, ages 5-7). The visual support of the fruit illustrations helps learners grasp the abstract concept of less/more by connecting it to concrete quantities, making it a great resource for building a strong foundation in number order and sequencing.