Counting

Spider Counting 

spider number line - not just for halloweenSpiders aren't just for Hallowe'en.

This clean, simple number resources is designed to enable young children to develop their understanding of counting and number recognition.

The lines of spider images show quantities from zero to ten, matched to numerical labels. Read more »

Balloon Number Cards 

Maths Game - Number CardsThis is a two page download featuring a mini-poster and a set of 10 number cards.

The mini-poster features 10 numbered balloons and could be used as part of a display or as a table-top mat for specific children. This makes an ideal "show me..." type maths activity. Children could also place a matching number of counters or beads at the end of each balloon's string.  Read more »

Desktop Number Lines - V2 

desktop numberlines for schoolThis is an alternative version of our original Desktop Number Line. The download includes two 1-10, and one 1-20 number lines, each less than 30cm long; ideal for cutting out and laminating for use on a desk.

As before, each number line features mathstick characters; with the first version here, however, coloured blocks are used to reinforce the pattern of odd and even numbers. Read more »

Rocket Digit Cards 

Rocket digit cards for schoolAfter we had put together the Rocket Bond game we decided to reuse the main graphic to make these simple digit cards.

There are 26 A6 cards here showing the numbers 0 to 25. Four cards to an A4 page.

Print and cut out, laminate and use in whatever sorting, ordering, counting, activities you desire. Read more »

Easter Egg Fractions 

This maths resource is an adaptation of our Flip Flop number bonds and can be used in exactly the same way (see the original description for details). However, the images on this resource have been chosen to permit it to be used to demonstrate fractions of a set. Read more »

Number Track Plus 

Number ordering and recognitionThis is an extension of our earlier 'Number Track' activity designed to help children practice recognising and ordering higher numbers.

Again, the children need a copy of the attached* Number Track board and the 20 to 49 digit cards (also on the downloadable file). Read more »

Number Track 

children's counting activity - counting to 20This is a straightforward 'Number Track' activity designed to help children practice recognising and ordering the numbers from 1 to 20.

Give the children a copy of the downloadable* Number Track board and a set of 1 to 20 digit cards (also on the downloadable file). Read more »

Counting  

Mathematical Story Books that Involve Early Counting and Counting Rhymes

 

We All Went on Safari: A Counting Journey Through Tanzania

We All Went On Safari - a counting bookThis is a superb book; a fun counting story which also gives lots of information about Tanzania.

Children love the story and the opportunity to learn to count in a different language (Swahili)! The book also features some clear information about Tanzania, the Maasai people, and the wildlife, including swahili animal names. Highly recommended. Read more »

Buttonalio Information 

Buttonalio - the counting program for teachers and homeschool

 

 

 

 Buttonalio - a simple counting program with big ideas.

You are presented with a series of 'Games screens':

  • Each screen displays a number of buttons.
  • Each button has a label.
  • You click the buttons in the correct order to make them disappear.
  • As each button goes it reveals more of a hidden picture.

It's a 'game' - it's an educational activity - it's also quite fun to 'program' too. Read more »

Counting in Welsh 

Counting in WelshA basic file of nine games screens with images of animals and toys. The focus is on counting and/or ordering numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4 ... up to 20 in Welsh.

Once added, the file can easily be modified from within Buttonalio.