counting in 6s

Counting in Multiples of 6

Bt=y the end of this unit, children will be able to count forward and backward in multiples of 6 and through zero to include negative numbers

Target Age:

Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, children will be able to:

  1. Count forward and backward in multiples of 6 up to 1000.
  2. Develop fluency in counting by 6s.
  3. Use a number line to visualize and practice counting in multiples of 6.
  4. Identify the positions of multiples of 6 on a number line.
  5. Apply counting in multiples of 6 to solve real-life problems involving groups or sets of objects.
  6. Use counting by 6s to find the total number of items or calculate quantities.

Curriculum Alignment: Year 4 Number: Number and place value

  • Count in multiples of 6, 7, 9, 25 and 1,000.
  • Find 1,000 more or less than a given number.
  • Count backwards through 0 to include negative numbers.
Last updated on: February 26, 2026

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