SEND Number Worksheets 0-20 | Differentiated Counting Activities

These SEND-friendly number worksheets for 0-20 provide three differentiated difficulty levels to support pupils with special educational needs. Each number includes visual counting supports, tracing activities, and independent writing tasks perfect for EYFS, KS1, and intervention groups.

What’s Included:
-PDF worksheets covering numbers 0-20

• 3 differentiated levels per number concept:
  • Level 1: Trace numbers with clear visual supports (objects to count)
  • Level 2: Guided practice with dotted number outlines
  • Level 3: Independent number writing and counting challenges
• Clear, uncluttered layouts suitable for SEND learners
• High-quality graphics with eggs/objects for counting practice
• Ready to print and use immediately

Who is this for?
These worksheets are specifically designed for:

• SEND pupils requiring additional support with number recognition
• EYFS and Reception learners beginning number formation
• Year 1 pupils needing consolidation or intervention
• Children with dyscalculia or working memory difficulties
• Teaching assistants running 1:1 or small group interventions

How to use:
Start with Level 1 for each number to build confidence through tracing. Progress to Level 2 when pupils demonstrate understanding, then move to Level 3 for independent application. The visual counting supports help pupils connect numerals with quantities—a key foundation skill for mathematics.

Curriculum Links:
Supports EYFS Early Learning Goals and KS1 National Curriculum objectives for number and place value, specifically number recognition, formation, and counting to 20.

File Format: PDF (requires Adobe Reader - free download)
Editable: No (print-ready format)

Perfect for saving planning time while providing quality differentiated support for your SEND learners. These worksheets reduce cognitive load through consistent formatting and clear visual supports, allowing pupils to focus on number skills.