Pumpkin cards
count the pumpkin seeds on the pumpkin and match to the correct numeral (1-10)
put the correct number of ‘seeds’ on the pumpkin to match the numeral (1-10)
large pumpkin (A4) can be used for lots of different activities (e.g. adding playdough seeds)
Spider cards
provide pegs for children to add the correct number of legs to match the number on the spiders
large spider (A4) can be used for lots of different activities (e.g. group input, in the playdough area)
Spider’s web - count out the correct number of spiders to place on the web
Ideas to explore the topic/theme of birthdays in the Early Years, covers the 7 areas of learning and story suggestions too. Also comes with high quality resources including;
Display ‘birthdays’ bunting
Birthday cupcakes - one for each month of the year
Candles that can be used for display with the birthday cupcakes or as part of an activity
Birthday balloons - one for each month
Birthday cake playdough mat
Cake and candles number cars 1-10
Birthday pairs game
Birthday themed photographs
Animal balloon modelling picture cards