Blast off into learning with this hands-on Reverse Rocket Counting activity! This fun and engaging cut-and-paste resource helps students practice counting backwards from 20 while developing number sequencing and fine motor skills. Counting backwards confidently, enables students to develop their mental maths skills for solving equations.

Aligned with the V9 Australian Curriculum (AC9MFN01), it is perfect for the early years to use it as a standalone lesson, a morning work activity, or part of a space-themed unit!

Resource includes:

• Rocket template: Template for the top & bottom of the rocket for the students to personalise
• Cut & paste number strips 1-10: Includes numbers, words & scaffolded versions for differentiation
• Cut & paste number strips 1-20: Includes numbers, words & scaffolded versions for differentiation
• Blank Strips: For the student to write their own numbers independently. To extend further try starting from a higher/random number and counting backwards.
• Display Banner: Create a space themed maths display/bulletin board