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Clear, colourful and engaging educational resources. Breaking learning down to the nub, making concepts as easy as abc...
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New Christmas Alphabet Resources **just added!**
Clear, colourful and engaging educational resources. Breaking learning down to the nub, making concepts as easy as abc...
We'd love to know what you think of what you download, so don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any suggestions or requests...
What’s included?
This download includes four A4, portrait pdf sheets to make number fans featuring numerals AND number names from 0 to 10, ‘zero’ to ‘ten’. Each number is a different colour - in rainbow colour order… The number and number name colours match, e.g. ‘1’ is the same colour as the number name ‘one’.
How to use this resource
Number fans can be used in a variety of situations including on-the-carpet questioning with the whole class/smaller groups where pupils can show their answers instead of speaking. Number fans can be used as a personal reference resource for learners e.g. to help count and order numbers and/or cross-check the correct orientation of individual numbers if unsure when writing. Number fans can also be used for a variety of games and to accompany and involve learners during counting rhymes and songs, usable both inside the classroom and outdoors.
The rainbow colours may help some learners not yet confident with number recognition, who know colours. E.g. if you ask, ‘Can you show me number three?’ - this could be followed by ‘Can you show me number three, the orange number word?
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Suggestion
I recently purchased some brightly coloured plastic keyrings which can be easily opened by unclipping the plastic. These could be ideal should you wish learners to access the contents of the ring e.g. to order the numbers and come in a variety of colours. Alternatively I have found standard metal keyrings also work well as a more permanent ‘holder’ of the contents threaded onto the keyring.
I recommend that each number is laminated before punching a hole and threading onto a keyring - this is included in the instructions on the pdf.
Important message…
ANY issues with this number fan please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes AND I am happy to create a new resource if you have an idea just let me know - I’d really love to hear from you!
Feedback of this number fan resource would be wonderful! Thank you!
What’s included?
This download includes two A4, portrait pdf sheets to make number fans featuring numerals from 0 to 10.
How to use this resource
Number fans can be used in a variety of situations including on-the-carpet questioning with the whole class/smaller groups where pupils can show their answers instead of speaking. Number fans can be used as a personal reference resource for learners e.g. to help count and order numbers and/or cross-check the correct orientation of individual numbers if unsure when writing. Number fans can also be used for a variety of games and to accompany and involve learners during counting rhymes and songs, usable both inside the classroom and outdoors.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Suggestion
I recently purchased some brightly coloured plastic keyring which can be easily opened by unclipping the plastic. These could be ideal where you wish learners to access the contents of the ring e.g. to order the numbers and come in a variety of colours. Alternatively I have found standard metal keyring also work well as a more permanent ‘holder’ of the contents threaded onto the ring.
I recommend that each number is laminated before punching a hole and threading onto a keyring - this is included in the instructions on the pdf.
Important message…
ANY issues with this number fan please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes AND I am happy to create a new resource if you have an idea just let me know - I’d really love to hear from you!
Feedback of these resources would be wonderful! Thank you!
What’s included?
This download includes two A4, landscape pdf sheets to practise ‘ordering numbers to 10’.
These sheets are intended to be printed onto card to improve durability (and usability!)
How to use this resource
This has been designed to be a ‘table top’ activity for learners to explore independently.
One sheet features x11 ‘numbered eggs’. I have included ‘egg holders’ (with grass pictured on each base) which are intended to ‘hold’ each numbered egg.
This was designed for an adult to pre-cut all items so that this resource can be presented to learners as a crisp, fresh new activity to investigate and explore.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Resource Details
Page 1 includes x11 numbered eggs (0-10) with dotted lines around the outside of each to guide cutting. There are two boxes at the top which can both be cut out and displayed with the activity to guide learners and support adults with what the activity is for and question the learners to keep them on task.
Page 2 includes x10 ‘grass numbered egg holders’ for learners (or adults) to display the ‘numbered eggs’ in (rather than having numbered eggs laid flat on the table top, using these holders enable the numbered eggs to ‘stand up’. Simple instructions for how to assemble these holders are included at the top of page 2.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes AND I am happy to create a new resource if you have an idea just let me know - I’d love to hear from you! Feedback of these resources would be wonderful! Thank you!
What’s included?
x6 ‘Light pink themed’ pages of 0 - 10 number lines. Each version slightly different (with/without vertical number tracks above) x4 number lines per page. All displaying numbers 0-10 All other colours available in my TES shop (also for free) - I know how important colour (and choice!) can be for little learners!
Resource layout
This download includes x4 number lines per page, each displaying numbers from 0 - 10, all in landscape, PDF format, x6 sheets total.
Each page is slightly different. These difference are listed below (top to bottom, in PDF order) -
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Pink numbers, black box lines, NO vertical count on/back tracks above
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Pink numbers, pink box lines, NO vertical count on/back tracks above (all pink)
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Black numbers, pink box lines, NO vertical count on/back tracks above
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Pink numbers, pink box lines, pink vertical count on/back tracks above (all pink)
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Pink numbers, pink box lines, black vertical count on/back tracks above
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Black numbers, pink box lines, pink vertical count on/back tracks above
This resource enables learners to count on/back from 0 to 10 and have been designed to make using the number line and counting as clear as possible.
The size 50 ‘Sassoon Infant Std’ font makes the numbers easy to read and models good formation of all numerals from 0 to 10.
The landscape format and area between each number line provides optimal space for drawing ‘jumps’ between numbers to track counting on and back both above and below each number line.
Recommendations
Different numbers could be covered to encourage learners to identify which number comes before/next.
The black text versions makes this resource easy to photocopy and clear to view if placed under tracing paper to enable learners to practice their handwriting of number formation.
Useful for…
I hope this resource will be useful to range of educators including parents, support workers, additional and special needs assistants, tutors and teachers.
Online learning
This PDF has been designed to print and use as practical resource, laminated to enable reuse and displayed as clear reference aid. This resource is also ideal to upload and use in on-line classrooms, such as Sherpa.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes AND I am happy to create a new resource if you have an idea just let me know - I’d love to hear from you! Feedback would be wonderful! Thank you!
What’s included?
x3 ‘Rainbow themed’ pages of 0 - 10 number lines, x4 number lines per page, landscape, in PDF format. Every number line is a different colour (all of these number lines DO have the vertical counting on/back tracks above).
Please see other number line options available in my TES shop (also for FREE!) All other rainbow colours are available (separately). I know how important colour (and choice!) can be for little learners!
Resource layout
This download includes x12 number lines (across x3 pages) each displaying numbers from 0 - 10. x4 number lines per page, all number lines are a different colour.
The number line colours are listed below (top to bottom, in pdf order) -
Page 1 x4 number lines 0 - 10
pale pink boxes, pale pink numbers
bright pink boxes, bright pink numbers
red boxes, red numbers
orange boxes, orange numbers
Page 2, x4 number lines 0 - 10
yellow boxes, yellow numbers
light green boxes, light green numbers
dark green boxes, dark green numbers
turquoise boxes, turquoise numbers
Page 3, x4 number lines 0 - 10
light blue boxes, light blue numbers
dark blue boxes, dark blue numbers
lilac boxes, lilac numbers
purple boxes, purple numbers
This resource enables learners to count on/back from 0 to 10 and has been designed to make counting and using the number line as clear as possible.
The size 50 ‘Sassoon Infant Std’ font makes the numbers easy to read and models good formation of all numerals from 0 to 10.
The landscape format and area between each number line provides optimal space for drawing ‘jumps’ between numbers to track counting on and back both above and below each number line.
Recommendations
Different numbers could be covered to encourage learners to identify which number comes before/next.
Useful for…
I hope this resource will be useful to range of educators including parents, support workers, additional and special needs assistants, tutors and teachers.
Online learning
This PDF has been designed to print and use as practical resource, laminated to enable reuse and displayed as clear reference aid. This resource is also ideal to upload and use in on-line classrooms, such as Sherpa.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes AND I am happy to create a new resource if you have an idea just let me know - I’d love to hear from you! Feedback would be wonderful! Thank you!
What’s included?
x3 ‘Rainbow themed’ pages of 0 - 10 number lines, x4 number lines per page, landscape, in PDF format. Every number line is a different colour (all of these number lines do not have the vertical counting on/back tracks above).
Please see other number line options available in my TES shop (also for FREE!) All other rainbow colours are available (separately). I know how important colour (and choice!) can be for little learners!
Resource layout
This download includes x12 number lines (across x3 pages) each displaying numbers from 0 - 10. x4 number lines per page, all number lines are a different colour.
The number line colours are listed below (top to bottom, in pdf order) -
Page 1 x4 number lines 0 - 10
pale pink boxes, pale pink numbers
bright pink boxes, bright pink numbers
red boxes, red numbers
orange boxes, orange numbers
Page 2, x4 number lines 0 - 10
5. yellow boxes, yellow numbers
6. light green boxes, light green numbers
7. dark green boxes, dark green numbers
8. turquoise boxes, turquoise numbers
Page 3, x4 number lines 0 - 10
9. light blue boxes, light blue numbers
10. dark blue boxes, dark blue numbers
11. lilac boxes, lilac numbers
12. purple boxes, purple numbers
This resource enables learners to count on/back from 0 to 10 and has been designed to make counting and using the number line as clear as possible.
The size 50 ‘Sassoon Infant Std’ font makes the numbers easy to read and models good formation of all numerals from 0 to 10.
The landscape format and area between each number line provides optimal space for drawing ‘jumps’ between numbers to track counting on and back both above and below each number line.
Recommendations
Different numbers could be covered to encourage learners to identify which number comes before/next.
Useful for…
I hope this resource will be useful to range of educators including parents, support workers, additional and special needs assistants, tutors and teachers.
Online learning
This PDF has been designed to print and use as practical resource, laminated to enable reuse and displayed as clear reference aid. This resource is also ideal to upload and use in on-line classrooms, such as Sherpa.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes AND I am happy to create a new resource if you have an idea just let me know - I’d love to hear from you! Feedback would be wonderful! Thank you!
x9 ‘Rainbow themed’ pages of 0 - 10 number lines, x4 number lines per page, landscape, in PDF format. Each version slightly different (with/without vertical number tracks above). Also inlcuded x3 black only versions.
All other rainbow colours are available (separately) in my TES shop (also for FREE!) - I know how important colour (and choice!) can be for little learners!
Resource layout
This download includes x9 number lines each displaying numbers from 0 - 10 (x4 of the same per page). Each page is slightly different. These difference are listed below (top to bottom, in PDF order) -
Each page is slightly different. These difference are listed below (top to bottom, in PDF order) -
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Rainbow colours (each coloured number box is overlapping) with matching rainbow vertical counting tracks above
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Rainbow colours (each coloured number box is overlapping) with black vertical counting tracks above
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Rainbow colours (each coloured number box is overlapping) with NO counting tracks above
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Rainbow colours (each coloured number box is NOT overlapping) with matching rainbow vertical counting tracks above
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Rainbow colours (each coloured number box is NOT overlapping) with black vertical counting tracks above
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Rainbow colours (each coloured number box is NOT overlapping) with NO counting tracks above
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Black boxes and black numbers (each number box is overlapping) with matching black vertical counting tracks above
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Black boxes and black numbers (each number box is overlapping) with NO counting tracks above
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Grey boxes and black numbers (each number box is overlapping) with NO counting tracks above
What’s included?
x2 separate hundred number squares. x1 black and white and x1 rainbow themed, both portrait orientation, in PDF format.
Resource layout
the numbers are all size 15 ‘Sassoon Infant Std’ font.
The portrait format provides optimal space around the hundred square - enabling it to be used in numerous ways(!)
This PDF has been designed to print and use as practical write-on resource, it could be laminated to use as display aids and to enable reuse. This resource is also ideal to upload and use in on-line classrooms, such as Sherpa.
Recommendations
The black and white version is ideal for photocopying, the coloured version makes the numbers look more interesting - I know how important colour can be to help with motivation.
This PDF has been designed to print and use as practical resource, laminated to enable reuse and displayed as clear reference aid.
Useful for…
I hope this resource will be useful to range of educators including parents, support workers, additional and special needs assistants, tutors and teachers.
Online learning
This resource is also ideal to upload and use in on-line classrooms, such as Sherpa.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes AND I am happy to create a new resource if you have an idea just let me know - I’d love to hear from you! Feedback would be wonderful! Thank you!
What’s included?
x3 ‘Rainbow themed’ pages of 0 - 10 number lines, x4 number lines per page, landscape, in PDF format. Every number on the number line is a different rainbow colour. x2 pages DO have vertical counting on/back tracks (above) x1 page does not.
Please see other number line options available in my TES shop (also for FREE!) All other rainbow colours are available (separately). I know how important colour (and choice!) can be for little learners!
Resource layout
This download includes x12 number lines (across x3 pages) each displaying numbers from 0 - 10. x4 number lines per page, all numbers on each number line is a different colour.
The numbers are coloured are follows:
0 - red
1 - orange
2 - yellow
3 - green
4 - turquoise
5 - light blue
6 - dark blue
7 - purple
8 - light purple
9 - bright pink
10 - light pink
PDF 1
x4 rainbow coloured number lines with matching rainbow count on/back tracks above
PDF 2
x4 rainbow coloured number lines with black count on/back tracks above
PDF 3
x4 rainbow coloured number lines with NO count on/back tracks above
This resource enables learners to count on/back from 0 to 10 and has been designed to make counting and using the number line as clear as possible.
The size 50 ‘Sassoon Infant Std’ font makes the numbers easy to read and models good formation of all numerals from 0 to 10.
The landscape format and area between each number line provides optimal space for drawing ‘jumps’ between numbers to track counting on and back both above and below each number line.
Recommendations
Different numbers could be covered to encourage learners to identify which number comes before/next.
This PDF has been designed to print and use as practical resource. Laminate to enable reuse and display as clear reference aid.
Useful for…
I hope this resource will be useful to range of educators including parents, support workers, additional and special needs assistants, tutors and teachers.
Online learning
This resource is also ideal to upload and use in on-line classrooms, such as Sherpa.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes AND I am happy to create a new resource if you have an idea just let me know - I’d love to hear from you! Feedback would be wonderful! Thank you!
What’s included?
x2 black 0 - 10 number lines, x4 number lines per page, landscape, in PDF format. x2 pages total, one page with vertical counting on/back tracks (above) the other page without.
Please see other number line options available in my TES shop (also for FREE!) All rainbow colours are available (separately). I know how important colour (and choice!) can be for little learners in helping to personalise their learning and promote motivation.
Resource layout
This resource enables learners to count on/back from 0 to 10 and has been designed to make counting and using the number line as clear as possible.
The size 50 ‘Sassoon Infant Std’ font makes the numbers easy to read and models good formation of all numerals from 0 to 10.
The landscape format and area between each number line provides optimal space for drawing ‘jumps’ between numbers to track counting on and back both above and below each number line.
Recommendations
Different numbers could be covered to encourage learners to identify which number comes before/next.
This black version makes this resource easy to photocopy and clear to view if placed under tracing paper to enable learners to practice their handwriting of number formation.
This PDF has been designed to print and use as practical resource. Laminate to enable reuse and display as clear reference aid.
Useful for…
I hope this resource will be useful to range of educators including parents, support workers, additional and special needs assistants, tutors and teachers.
Online learning
This resource is also ideal to upload and use in on-line classrooms, such as Sherpa.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes AND I am happy to create a new resource if you have an idea just let me know - I’d love to hear from you! Feedback would be wonderful! Thank you!
What’s included?
This pdf download includes x3 pages designed in landscape orientation featuring ten pairs of hands (each showing x10 fingers!) to practise counting in 10’s up to 100. This resource has been designed in black and white for easy, clear printing.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for pupils in Y1 and Y2 as well as students needing additional learning support. This resource may be suitable for some pupils in Reception.
This has been designed as a ‘cut and stick’ activity for learners who may find ‘writing’ numbers challenging or those who love to cut and stick! The numbers to cut out are positioned at the bottom of the sheet - these could be pre-cut by an adult to speed up the activity or to support learners who find cutting challenging/demotivating. Cutting ‘dots’ are included to guide the children in where to cut ‘out’ (rather than cut ‘up’ !) the numbers!
Resource layout
Size 40 ‘Sassoon Infant Std’ font makes the numbers easy to read and the simple layout makes the process of counting in 10’s visually clear to young learners. The headings are in the same font - size 20 and the instructions are size 16.
Page 1
The first page has x10 boxes of ten sets of fingers with a large blank box under each image where the learner can cut and stick the correct 10’s number. The numbers ’30’ and ‘100’ have already been typed in the boxes, leaving x8 number gaps for the learner to complete. With two completed numbers to help this is the least challenging sheet in this set.
Page 2
The second page also has x10 boxes of ten sets of fingers with a large blank box under each image where the learner can stick the correct 10’s number. This blank version can be printed and the adult can write some more of the 10’s numbers in, (still leaving gaps for the learner) to complete the boxes. If given to a learner as it is (without any numbers written on) this page (page 2) is the more challenging sheet in this set, particularly as the numbers to ‘cut out’ are intentionally ‘mixed up’.
Page 3
The last, page 3 is the answers page - ALL 10’s numbers to 100 have been typed in the boxes. This makes page 3 a helpful reference sheet which learners could use to check their answers themselves. Page 3 could be used as a reference resource for display.
What’s included?
x3 sets of blank addition sums, x1 black and white and x2 rainbow themed, portrait orientation, pdf format.
Resource layout
Size 40 ‘Sassoon Infant Std’ font makes the number signs + = easy to read and the large boxes model a clear layout of the addition process to young learners.
The portrait format provides optimal space for each sum, a good sized box enables learners to place small objects and draw these to count and record the total amount. There is a line underneath each box on which to write the numbers.
This PDF has been designed to print and use as practical write-on resource, it could be laminated to enable reuse. This resource is also ideal to upload and use in on-line classrooms, such as Sherpa.
Recommendations
The simple lay out of each (blank) addition sum is an easy to use (and re-use!) resource. Numbers can be written on the sheet (and wiped off if laminated) either in the larger box or on the line underneath each box. Small objects can be placed in each box (I have successfully used small coloured matchsticks with this resource if these are not deemed a choking hazard for your little learner/s). Once the correct number of matchsticks/items have been counted out into the larger boxes (and the corresponding number has been written underneath) the matchsticks/objects can then be moved to the ‘total’ or ‘=’ box to find to whole number (when all matchsticks/objects are combined). The answer to the sum can then be recorded ‘in’ or ‘under’ the large box at the end of the sum (on the right side).
The black and white version is ideal for photocopying, the coloured version makes each separate sum clear plus I know how important colour can be for little learners!
This PDF has been designed to print and use as practical resource, laminated to enable reuse and displayed as clear reference aid.
Useful for…
I hope this resource will be useful to range of educators including parents, support workers, additional and special needs assistants, tutors and teachers.
Online learning
This resource is also ideal to upload and use in on-line classrooms, such as Sherpa.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes AND I am happy to create a new resource if you have an idea just let me know - I’d love to hear from you! Feedback would be wonderful! Thank you!
What’s included?
This pdf download includes x3 pages designed in landscape orientation featuring ten pairs of hands (each showing x10 fingers!) to practise counting up to 100 in 10’s. This resource has been designed in black and white for easy, clear printing.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for pupils in Y1 and Y2 as well as students needing additional learning support. This resource may be suitable for some pupils in Reception.
Resource layout
The simple lay out of pairs of hands, clearly showing ten fingers in each (blank) box is an easy to use (and re-use!) resource. Numbers can be written straight onto the sheet (and wiped off if laminated).
Size 40 ‘Sassoon Infant Std’ font makes the numbers easy to read and the simple layout makes the process of counting in 10’s visually clear to young learners.
Page 1
The first page has x10 boxes of ten sets of fingers with a large blank box under each image where the learner can write the correct 10’s number. There is a reference above (showing all 10’s numbers in order to 100) - to support less able learners/learners ‘new’ to ‘counting in 10’s’. The numbers 10, 50 and 100 have already been typed in the boxes, leaving x7 number gaps for the learner to complete. With three completed numbers and a reference guide clearly displayed above this is the least challenging sheet in this set.
Page 2
The second page is the same design (x10 boxes of ten sets of fingers with a large blank box under each image where the learner can write the correct 10’s number). As on page 1 there is a reference above (showing all 10’s numbers in order to 100) - to support less able learners/learners ‘new’ to ‘counting in 10’s’. Page 2 is a blank version which, when printed and an adult could write some of the 10’s numbers in, leaving gaps for the learner to write the remaining 10’s numbers in. If given to a learner as it is (without any numbers written on) this page is the more challenging sheet in this set.
Page 3
The last page (3) is also the same design layout, however ALL 10’s numbers to 100 are included in the boxes. This makes page 3 a helpful reference/answer sheet which learners can use to check their answers themselves.
Recommendations
This PDF has been designed to print and use as practical write-on resource, it could be laminated to enable reuse.
What included?
One pdf with x7 sets of counting in 10’s (circle) cards, x6 colours plus grey. Each sheet includes numbers 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 and one ‘blank’ card in same style. Colours (and order) of the ‘Counting in 10’s cards’ are red (page 1), yellow (page 2), green (page 3), blue (page 4), purple (page 5) pink (page 6) and grey (page 7). All sheets are portrait orientation.
What are they for?
The circles can be cut out and used to practise/check ‘counting in 10’s’ to 100 using the image of 'ten fingers’ (on hands!) as a clear visual guide. These have been designed to be simple and ideal to use in various ways to practise and reinforce counting in 10’s to 100. Suggestions include:
Game
Each learner needs one set of coloured cards each. To play game circle cards can be sorted into colours and shuffled. Cards to be placed face-down in a grid (in random order). Players take turns to turn over one card at a time. If a player reveals their ‘own’ colour the card is kept, if it is not that player’s colour the card is returned to where it was taken from in the grid. The winner is the first player to collect all x10 cards (in their colour set) and position these cards in the correct order from 10 to 100.
Treasure hunt
These cards could be used for a coloured ‘treasure hunt’ where one set of cards are hidden within a specified area for learners to find, then order (once all colours in set have been found).
Various other games could be invented using these cards.
Circle sheets are best printed on card (or printed on paper and backed onto card) to ensure the images/numbers are not visible through the paper when reversed during game. See ‘recommendations’ below…
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for pupils in Y1 and Y2 as well as students needing additional learning support. This resource may be suitable for some pupils in Reception.
Recommendations
This PDF has been designed to print, it could be laminated to enable reuse. Print off as many sets as needed. Quality/durability will be best when printed onto ‘card’ (instead of paper) OR print onto paper, back onto card and laminate to keep for longer. Always cut off sharp corners when laminating, to give a safe, smooth ‘rounded’ edge.
Useful for
The clear design makes this a clear guide for counting in 10’s, useful to range of educators including parents, support workers, additional and special needs assistants, tutors and teachers.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes AND I am happy to create a new resource if you have an idea just let me know - I’d love to hear from you! Feedback would be wonderful! Thank you!