0-9 multi- coloured Digit Cards. One to One Correspondence Grid (use the grid to count how many in a given set), doubles up as a Spot Card Matching Frame (1-10). In addition- Use the digit cards 1-9 and spot cards 1-9 to play pairs. Match the set to the symbol. Order the muddled digit cards or use them in a missing number game. Laminate the spot cards and use them to work out which sets are odd or even by circling pairs with a white board pen. Use the spot cards to add two sets and find totals. Use the spot cards to compare sets and state which is more or less (calculate the difference).

Practice counting on with two finger painting activities. Count on to complete the set of dots. Learn about number bonds as you count on to decorate the cactus with the correct number of flowers.

This resource can be used as an assessment or learning activity. Can the child count the set accurately and identify, by circling, the correct number label?

Lots of calculations to do in this compact way. Learn how to read the calculations (links to co-ordinates). Enlarge the grid to A3. Discuss patterns- doubles, number bonds, multiples of… Practise adding- draw, make and combine groups, use fingers to count on…