6 shape sorting boards with different colour and size shapes to match and sort. Why do you need this? These shape sorting boards help in teaching basic geometric concepts such as shape recognition, colour recognition, and size differentiation. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways such as: · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Math lessons on basic 2D shapes · Independent work stations For continued use I would recommend laminating this resource and using Velcro to move the jigsaw pieces around. What is included? Included are 6 boards showing the shapes circle, square, triangle, rectangle, pentagon and hexagon, each with 5 shapes to add.

Repeating patterns with colours and shapes for children to finish by cutting and sticking the correct shapes. Why do you need this? This activity helps children develop their pattern recognition skills by identifying and extending simple repeating patterns. Recognising patterns is an important early maths skill that lays the foundation for more complex mathematical concepts later on. Completing repeating patterns requires children to use critical thinking skills as they analyse the sequence of colours and shapes and predict the next element in the pattern. It encourages them to think logically and sequentially. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways: · Maths lessons focused on repeating patterns · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Independent work stations This can be used as a one off activity or for continued use I would recommend laminating this resource and using Velcro to move the jigsaw pieces around. What is included? Included are 5 worksheets with 2 and 3 blank boxes to complete the patterns and 5 worksheets with 4 blank boxes to complete the patterns.

Number boards for 1-10 with images to sort and match onto the correct boards, including numicon, dice, numeral, cubes, deines and counting fingers. Why do You need this? The activity helps reinforce children’s ability to recognise and associate numerals with their corresponding quantities. By matching images such as numicon, dice, cubes, and counting fingers to the correct numeral boards, children can strengthen their understanding of numbers. The activity provides children with exposure to different representations of numbers. By seeing numbers depicted in various ways, such as dots on a die, numicon, or fingers representing a quantity, children develop flexibility in their understanding of numbers. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways: · Math lessons focused on numbers and counting · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Independent work stations What is included? Included are boards for numbers 1-10 with 6 matching cards for each board.

Jigsaws in which children count the pictures and then join the jigsaw piece showing the corresponding number to the bottom. Showing both numerals and numbers in words. Why do you need this? Counting the pictures on the puzzle pieces provides children with valuable counting practice. They learn to accurately count objects and match the counted quantity to the appropriate numeral. The presence of numerals and numbers in words helps children reinforce their ability to recognise numbers in various forms. They learn to associate the numeral symbol with its corresponding written word, enhancing their overall number recognition skills. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways: · Math lessons focused on numbers and counting · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Independent work stations This can be used as a one off activity or for continued use I would recommend laminating this resource and using Velcro to move the jigsaw pieces around. What is included? Included are 10 two piece jigsaws with images to count and numbers in words and numerals.

Counting activity in which children need to count the pictures and then find the correct corresponding numeral to place on top. Why do you need this? This activity provides practice in counting objects accurately. By counting the pictures before finding the correct numeral, children develop their counting skills and learn to count in sequence. It reinforces the concept of quantity and helps children understand that numbers represent specific quantities. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of way: · Maths lessons focused on number recognition and counting · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Independent work stations This can be used as a one off activity or for continued use you may want to laminate and use Velcro to move the pictures around. What is included? Included is a worksheet with 11 boxes each showing a different number of pictures and then a sheet of number cards to cut and place on top.

Cut and stick pictures of big and small versions of the same pictures onto sorting boards labelled ‘big’ and ‘small’. Why do you need this? Teachers might use activities where children cut and stick pictures of big and small versions onto sorting boards to help students understand the concept of size and develop their fine motor skills. This hands-on activity engages students in visual discrimination as they compare and contrast the sizes of different objects. It also reinforces vocabulary related to size and encourages critical thinking as students categorise the pictures based on their size. Overall, this activity promotes both cognitive and motor skill development in a fun and interactive way. How and when might you use this? Teachers might use this activity during early childhood or reception education or with older children with special educational needs to introduce or reinforce the concept of size comparison. Can be used in group or independent practice or independent workstations. Can be used as a one off activity or for continued use you may want to laminate the boards and pictures and use Velcro to move the pictures around. What is included? Included are 2 boards, one labelled ‘big’ and one labelled ‘small’ and 14 pictures to cut and stick onto the appropriate board.

Matching cards for numbers 1-10. 6 different formats for each number including dice, cubes, counting fingers and numicon. Why do you need this? Matching cards with different representations of numbers provide a multisensory approach to learning. With multiple formats for each number, teachers can differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in the classroom. Some students may benefit more from visual representations like dots on dice or images of objects, while others may prefer tactile representations such as counting fingers or manipulatives like numicon. Matching cards help students develop a deeper conceptual understanding of numbers. By exploring numbers in various contexts and representations, students can grasp the abstract concept of number more concretely, leading to better mathematical comprehension. How and when might you use this? This activity can be used in a variety of ways: · Small group instruction · Whole class activities · Early morning work · Assessment activities · Homework or independent practice · Math games What is included? There are 6 cards for each number 1-10. For each number there is a card showing: · A number · The written word for the number · Numicon · Counting fingers · Dice · Cubes

2 sets of number flash cards - one with pictures and one with counting fingers. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator

2 different versions of spot the odd one out worksheets. Why do you need this? These worksheets encourage students to think critically and identify patterns or differences among items. This helps develop their analytical skills. For younger students or those with learning difficulties, spot the odd one out activities can help develop visual discrimination skills, which are essential for reading and other academic tasks. How and when might you use this? Spot the odd one out worksheets are versatile and can be integrated into various parts of a lesson to promote critical thinking, review concepts, provide practice, assess understanding, and accommodate different learning styles and levels. What is included? · 4 worksheets in which children have to identify which picture is facing in a different direction · 6 worksheets in which a box shows items that all connected in some way except for one. Children need to find which picture does not belong.

Basic counting to 10 worksheets. 8 different worksheets to count the pictures and write the number. Why do you need this? Counting objects and writing the corresponding numbers is a fundamental mathematical skill that children need to develop. These worksheets provide structured practice opportunities for students to strengthen their counting skills and reinforce number recognition. Worksheets that require students to count objects and write the corresponding numbers help reinforce the concept of one-to-one correspondence which is foundational for understanding the relationship between numbers and quantities. How and when might you use this? These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways: · During maths lessons as a whole class activity to reinforce counting skills · During small group activities focussed on counting skills · As independent practice to complete individually · As homework assignments · As a warm up activity at the beginning of a maths lesson to review previously learned counting skills What’s included? 8 different counting to 10 worksheets with different items to count on each worksheet: crayons, farm animals, vehicles, dinosaurs, insects, zoo animals, fruit and cubes.

Play dough mats are a great way to practice fine motor skills while learning a variety of other skills. These particular mats can be used to help teach children numbers in words. Although I have suggested play dough for these mats they would also work with various other sensory materials as well simply with whiteboard pens. Clipart images courtesy of Pretty Grafik

Colour by numbers worksheets with the numbers written in words instead of digits.

Booklet to practice writing numbers 0-9 and counting. Why do you need this? This booklet provides a structured format for children to practice writing numbers, helping them develop fine motor skills and reinforce number formation by tracing and writing single digits. How and when might you use this? This booklet could be used in a variety of ways: · Hands on math practice · During morning work, children can spend a few minutes at the beginning of the day practicing writing numbers and counting, setting a positive tone for math learning for the day. · Small group work to provide targeted support for those who need additional practice. · Homework · Math interventions for those struggling with writing numbers or counting What is included? Included in this resource is: · Number formation booklet with numbers 0-9. Each page includes numbers to trace over, counting fingers to count and a box to draw the correct number of circles · A worksheet in which each number 0-10 can be traced over.