Once kids get comfortable counting to 100, they start asking what comes next. This free printable 1-120 number chart answers that.
Same grid layout as a classic hundreds chart, just 20 numbers longer. It’s exactly where most first grade classrooms pick up.
Just starting out? The 1-100 hundreds chart (also color-coded and mini) is the better first stop. Want kids to fill in the numbers themselves instead of just reading them? Grab the blank hundreds chart.
A 120 chart does everything a 100 chart does, plus it opens the door to a few extra concepts once kids cross that 100 mark. Here are the activities I’d start with.
Counting and Place Value Activities
- Count past 100 out loud: point to 98, 99, 100, 101 in a row and read the sequence together, so the jump past 100 stops feeling like a big deal.
- Place value talk: ask what changes about the hundreds digit once you pass 100. It’s a great lead-in to 3-digit place value.
- Predict the next ten: cover numbers 111 through 120 and have kids guess them before you reveal.
- One more, one less: point to any number past 100 and ask what comes right before or after it.
- Number line connection: compare the grid to a number line and ask which one makes more sense for finding “5 more than 106.”
Teacher Tip: the jump from 99 to 100 trips kids up way more than the jump from 109 to 110. Spend extra time right at that 100 mark before moving on.
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Skip Counting and Pattern Activities
- Skip count to 120: count by 2s, 5s, or 10s all the way to the end and watch the columns keep lining up just like they did under 100.
- Odd and even hunt: have kids circle every even number in one color and every odd number in another.
- Multiples race: call out a number like 10 and have kids find every multiple of it in under a minute.
- Cover and guess: hide a few numbers with counters and have kids figure out what’s underneath.
Classroom Display Ideas
- Small group table reference: laminate a copy for kids working on more advanced counting.
- Math wall centerpiece: hang it next to a 100 chart so kids can physically see the pattern continue.
- Dry erase practice: laminate it and let kids circle, highlight, or cross off numbers with a marker, then wipe clean for the next lesson.
- Calendar corner addition: post it near your daily calendar routine so counting past 100 becomes part of the morning meeting.
Who These Are For
- First grade teachers extending counting past 100
- Homeschool parents working through place value
- Math interventionists reviewing number sequencing
- Special education teachers who need a clear extended visual
- Kids who’ve already mastered the 100 chart and are ready for more
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More Number Chart Sets
- 1-100 Hundreds Chart: the classic version, also available color-coded and mini-sized.
- Blank Hundreds Chart: an empty grid plus missing number practice sheets.
- 12×12 Multiplication Chart: the next step once times tables start.
- All Hundreds Chart Printables: browse the full set in one place.
More Free Printables
- Skip Counting by 10s Flashcards: reinforce the pattern from the chart with portable cards.
- Printable Monthly Attendance Sheet: another simple grid-based classroom tool.
- Graph Paper With Numbers: handy for extending number practice into math journals.
- Kindergarten Lesson Planner: plan out your number sense lessons for the week.
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FAQ
Is this 120 chart free?
Yes, completely free to download and print, no sign-up needed.
Can I use this in my classroom?
Absolutely. It’s built for repeated classroom use. Laminate it once and it’ll hold up all year.
What’s the difference between a 100 chart and a 120 chart?
- A 100 chart stops at 100, standard for kindergarten and the start of first grade.
- A 120 chart continues to 120, which matches most first grade math standards and gives kids practice with numbers past the 100s mark.
- Both use the same 10-column grid layout, so switching between them feels familiar to kids.
Can I print this in black and white?
Yes, this chart is designed for black and white printing so you can run off a full class set without burning through color ink.
What’s a good first lesson with a 120 chart?
Start with the 90s and 100s rows only. Cover the rest of the chart, count across those two rows together, and talk through what happens right at 100. Once that clicks, reveal the rest and let kids explore up to 120 on their own.
Do you have a blank version of the 120 chart?
Right now our blank fill-in chart covers 1-100. If you need a blank 1-120 version, let us know, it’s on our radar for a future update.
