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National Numeracy Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas

August 2, 2025 Stuart Murphy

**Note: This page is for educational inspiration and is not officially affiliated with National Numeracy Day. National Numeracy Day is an annual event in the UK, typically held in May. It is organised by National Numeracy, a charity dedicated to improving numeracy skills across the UK. The purpose of the day is to highlight the importance of numeracy in everyday life, for individuals, families, and communities. It aims to inspire people to improve their confidence with numbers and to recognise that good numeracy skills are essential for work, life, and play. The day features events, resources, and campaigns designed to make numbers fun and accessible for everyone. For official information, resources, and how to get involved, please visit the National Numeracy website: www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/numeracyday.

Understanding National Numeracy Day in EYFS & KS1

Let's explore the amazing world of numbers and discover how much fun maths can be! šŸ”¢āž•

For early years settings, nurseries, preschools, childminders, and Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms, this day provides a fantastic and practical theme for exploring counting, number recognition, shapes, patterns, problem-solving, and early mathematical concepts. It's about building a positive attitude towards maths, developing essential numeracy skills through play, and helping children see how numbers are all around them in their everyday lives. This day offers wonderful planning ideas and inspiration for engaging activities that truly resonate with young minds, making learning about numeracy both essential and wonderfully engaging!

Why Is Learning About Numeracy Important for Young Children?

Integrating National Numeracy Day and themes of number confidence into your practice with young children (aged 0-7) is incredibly important for laying a strong foundation in mathematics, fostering logical thinking, and preparing them for future learning and life skills.

  • Builds Foundational Skills: Establishes a strong understanding of numbers, counting, and basic mathematical operations.

  • Develops Problem-Solving: Encourages children to think critically and find solutions to numerical challenges in play and daily life.

  • Enhances Confidence: Helps children feel positive and capable when engaging with maths, reducing potential anxiety.

  • Connects Maths to Real Life: Shows children how numbers are relevant and useful in their everyday experiences, from sharing to telling time, through practical application.

  • Supports Logical Thinking: Strengthens reasoning and pattern recognition abilities.

  • Prepares for Future Learning: Provides the necessary skills for more complex mathematical concepts in later education.

Engaging Numeracy & Maths Activities for National Numeracy Day (EYFS & KS1)

Let's count, sort, measure, and play with numbers for National Numeracy Day with these planning ideas and activities perfect for EYFS and KS1 children. The focus is on making numbers fun, accessible, and relevant to their world! Many of these early years and year 1 activities can be supported by our dedicated ā€˜Mathematics’ pages, including ā€˜Counting’ and ā€˜Shapes’.

Here's some inspiration for celebrating National Numeracy Day in your setting: (Please use your own discretion and knowledge of your children to ensure appropriateness of each activity and safety concerning any materials given and activity undertaken.)

  • Numeracy in Real-Life Role Play:

    • Shop & Restaurant Scenarios: Set up engaging role-play areas where children can practise counting money, making change, taking orders, and measuring ingredients. Use packs like 'Card Shop Dramatic Role Play Pack', 'Ice Cream Shop Dramatic Role Play Pack', 'Sandwich Shop Dramatic Role Play Pack', 'Garden Centre' Dramatic Role Play Pack', 'Farm Shop Dramatic Role Play Pack', 'Corner Shop Role-Play Pack', 'Chinese Restaurant Dramatic Role Play Pack', and 'Diwali Sweet Shop Dramatic Role Play Pack'.

    • Community Services: Explore numeracy in community roles. At the 'Post Office Role Play Pack' or 'Christmas Post Office Role Play Pack', children can count stamps, weigh parcels, and calculate postage. The 'Library Role-Play Pack' involves counting books and tracking due dates. The 'Bus Stop Dramatic Role Play Pack' allows for counting passengers and thinking about journey times. The 'Recycling Centre Dramatic Role-Play Pack' encourages sorting by number and counting items for recycling.

    • Health & Care Settings: In a 'Veterinary Surgery Role-Play Pack', 'Doctor's Surgery Role-Play Pack', 'Dentist Dramatic Role-Play Pack', or 'Optometrist Dramatic Role-Play Pack', children can count patients, take measurements, and 'prescribe' doses.

    • Travel & Leisure: Engage in role-play scenarios involving travel and entertainment. At a 'Holiday Hotel Role Play Pack', 'Aquarium Role Play Pack', 'Zoo Dramatic Role Play Pack', 'Dinosaur Museum Dramatic Role Play Pack', 'Airport Dramatic Role Play Pack', or 'Spooky Hotel Dramatic Role Play Pack', children can count tickets, rooms, or items on display.

    • Creative & Home Play: Use 'Toy Shop Role-Play Pack' to count toys and discuss prices. In a 'Fairy Tale Theatre' Dramatic Role Play Pack' or 'Christmas Panto Dramatic Role Play Pack', they can count tickets and characters. The 'Home Corner Role Play Pack’ encourages counting items, setting tables, and simple measuring in a familiar setting. Finally, a 'Teddy Bears' Picnic Dramatic Role-Play Pack' provides opportunities for counting participants and sharing food portions.

  • Hands-on Counting & Number Recognition:

    • Use a variety of themed number puzzles and cards to practise counting and number recognition, such as 'UK Birds Number Slice Puzzles (1-5 & 1-10)', 'Gingerbread Man Numbers 1-10', 'Football - Numbers 0-20’, 'Hedgehog Numbers 0-20’, 'Zoo Animal Counting Display Posters/Flashcards', 'Rocket Numbers 0-50'.

    • Engage with playdough mats for number challenges: 'Teddy Bears' Picnic Playdough Mats - Number Challenge', 'Pancake Number Recognition & Counting Multimats'.

    • Explore subitising (recognising quantities quickly) with 'Autumn - Hedgehog Subitising (1-3)' and 'Subitising - Turn And Check Cards'.

    • Practise number formation using 'Number Formation With Pictures' or 'Number Formation With Stars'.

    • Utilise 'Five And Ten Frames - Blank A4 Horizontal' and 'Five And Ten Frames - Coloured Counters' for understanding number bonds and place value.

  • Numbers in Our Environment:

    • Go on a number hunt around your setting or outdoors. Use 'Construction - Traffic Cone 0-20 Display Cards (A4)' as inspiration for numbers in everyday signs.

    • Practise writing numbers in different sensory trays, like sand, using 'Sand Play - Number Writing Cards'.

    • Look for 2D and 3D shapes in the environment using '2D Shapes In The Environment - Posters' and 'Outdoor Maths - Shape Challenge Cards'.

  • Problem-Solving & Practical Maths (Beyond Role Play):

    • Use themed counting puzzles like 'Sun Cream Counting Puzzles' or 'Hearts Counting Puzzle/Activity/Game'.

    • Set up a ā€˜Mud Kitchen’ with 'Mud Kitchen - Ingredient Challenge Cards' for practical measuring and counting.

    • Explore capacity using 'Water Play - Capacity Challenge A5 Cards'.

    • Discuss sharing fairly using resources like 'Beach - Can You Share The Shells Fairly?'.

  • Active Maths & Play:

    • Play games that involve numbers like 'Sun Game' or 'Sun Safety Memory Find Game'.

    • Set up a 'Dino Dig - Find And Size Order' or 'Dino Dig - Find Fossil Shapes' for hands-on exploration of size and shape.

  • Daily Routines & Calendar Maths:

    • Integrate numbers into your daily routine using 'A4 'Today' Weather Calendar - Goldilocks Theme' or 'A4 'Today' Weather Calendar - Dinosaurs Theme' to count days, recognise dates, and observe patterns.

  • Explore More: For an extensive collection of our Numeracy/Mathematics resources, please visit our ā€˜Counting’ page, ā€˜Shapes’ page, or additional ā€˜Mathematics’ pages linked below. You may also like to explore our ā€˜STEM’ page for interdisciplinary connections.

These activities, particularly through the extensive real-life role-play scenarios, offer great inspiration for making National Numeracy Day a memorable and impactful experience in your early years and Key Stage One setting, fostering number confidence, mathematical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong enjoyment of numeracy in everyday life.

To explore ideas surrounding additional early years events, please visit our 'Special Dates Calendar' page.


Free Printable resources to support teaching & learning surrounding: ā€˜National Numeracy Day’

Free EYFS & KS1 Numeracy/Mathematics printable resources and activity ideas:

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UK BIRDS NUMBER SLICE PUZZLES (1-5 & 1-10) (Free Sample)
UK BIRDS NUMBER SLICE PUZZLES (1-5 & 1-10) (Free Sample)
GINGERBREAD MAN NUMBERS 1-10 (Free Sample)
GINGERBREAD MAN NUMBERS 1-10 (Free Sample)
FOOTBALL - Numbers 0-20 (Free Sample)
FOOTBALL - Numbers 0-20 (Free Sample)
AUTUMN - Hedgehog Subitising (1-3) (Free Sample)
AUTUMN - Hedgehog Subitising (1-3) (Free Sample)
Subitising - Turn and Check Cards (A6) (Free Sample)
Subitising - Turn and Check Cards (A6) (Free Sample)
Five and Ten Frames - Blank A4 Horizontal (Free Sample)
Five and Ten Frames - Blank A4 Horizontal (Free Sample)
HEDGEHOG NUMBERS 0-20 (Free Sample)
HEDGEHOG NUMBERS 0-20 (Free Sample)
30 DAYS OF SUMMER - INSPIRATION POSTER (Free Sample)
30 DAYS OF SUMMER - INSPIRATION POSTER (Free Sample)
MY SUMMER ACTIVITY BOOKLET (Free Sample)
MY SUMMER ACTIVITY BOOKLET (Free Sample)
CONSTRUCTION - Traffic Cone 0-20 Display Cards (A4) (Free Sample)
CONSTRUCTION - Traffic Cone 0-20 Display Cards (A4) (Free Sample)
SAND PLAY - Number Writing Cards (Free Sample)
SAND PLAY - Number Writing Cards (Free Sample)
FAIRIES - Activity/Movement Challenge Cards (Free Sample)
FAIRIES - Activity/Movement Challenge Cards (Free Sample)
TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC PLAYDOUGH MATS - Number Challenge (Free Sample)
TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC PLAYDOUGH MATS - Number Challenge (Free Sample)
MUD KITCHEN - Ingredient Challenge Cards (Free Sample)
MUD KITCHEN - Ingredient Challenge Cards (Free Sample)
SUN CREAM COUNTING PUZZLES (Free Sample)
SUN CREAM COUNTING PUZZLES (Free Sample)
SUN GAME (Free Sample)
SUN GAME (Free Sample)
SUN SAFETY MEMORY FIND GAME (Free Sample)
SUN SAFETY MEMORY FIND GAME (Free Sample)
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - ACTIVITY/MOVEMENT CHALLENGE CARDS (Free Sample)
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - ACTIVITY/MOVEMENT CHALLENGE CARDS (Free Sample)
A4 'TODAY' WEATHER CALENDAR - GOLDILOCKS THEME (Free Sample)
A4 'TODAY' WEATHER CALENDAR - GOLDILOCKS THEME (Free Sample)
A4 'TODAY' WEATHER CALENDAR - DINOSAURS THEME (Free Sample)
A4 'TODAY' WEATHER CALENDAR - DINOSAURS THEME (Free Sample)
I SPY COUNT & CHOOSE - SPACE (Free Sample)
I SPY COUNT & CHOOSE - SPACE (Free Sample)
ZOO ANIMAL COUNTING DISPLAY POSTERS/FLASHCARDS (Free Sample)
ZOO ANIMAL COUNTING DISPLAY POSTERS/FLASHCARDS (Free Sample)
ROCKET NUMBERS 0-50 (Free Sample)
ROCKET NUMBERS 0-50 (Free Sample)
NEW YEAR 2025 CALENDAR TEMPLATES - YEAR OVERVIEW PLUS MONTH BY MONTH SHEETS (FREE SAMPLE)
NEW YEAR 2025 CALENDAR TEMPLATES - YEAR OVERVIEW PLUS MONTH BY MONTH SHEETS (FREE SAMPLE)
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY BOOKLET (Free Sample)
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY BOOKLET (Free Sample)
SANTA'S WORKSHOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK (Free Sample)
SANTA'S WORKSHOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK (Free Sample)
HEARTS COUNTING PUZZLE/ACTIVITY/GAME (Free Sample)
HEARTS COUNTING PUZZLE/ACTIVITY/GAME (Free Sample)
PANCAKE NUMBER RECOGNITION & COUNTING MULTIMATS (Free Sample)
PANCAKE NUMBER RECOGNITION & COUNTING MULTIMATS (Free Sample)
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2D SHAPES IN THE ENVIRONMENT - POSTERS (Free Sample)
2D SHAPES IN THE ENVIRONMENT - POSTERS (Free Sample)
CONSTRUCTION - Building Block Pattern/Colour Challenge Cards (Free Sample)
CONSTRUCTION - Building Block Pattern/Colour Challenge Cards (Free Sample)
FINE MOTOR BUTTERFLIES (Free Sample)
FINE MOTOR BUTTERFLIES (Free Sample)
TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC BASKET - Drawing/Art & Craft/Playdough Mat (Free Sample)
TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC BASKET - Drawing/Art & Craft/Playdough Mat (Free Sample)
OUTDOOR MATHS - Shape Challenge Cards (Free Sample)
OUTDOOR MATHS - Shape Challenge Cards (Free Sample)
CHRISTMAS JUMPER 2-PIECE PUZZLES (Free Sample)
CHRISTMAS JUMPER 2-PIECE PUZZLES (Free Sample)
HEART EYES MASKS - Colouring (Free Sample)
HEART EYES MASKS - Colouring (Free Sample)
DINO DIG - Find and Size Order (Free Sample)
DINO DIG - Find and Size Order (Free Sample)
DINO DIG - Find Fossil Shapes (Free Sample)
DINO DIG - Find Fossil Shapes (Free Sample)
WATER PLAY - Capacity Challenge A5 Cards (Free Sample)
WATER PLAY - Capacity Challenge A5 Cards (Free Sample)
SHAMROCK MULTIMATS - PLAYDOUGH, ART & CRAFT, LOOSE PARTS (Free Sample)
SHAMROCK MULTIMATS - PLAYDOUGH, ART & CRAFT, LOOSE PARTS (Free Sample)
 

A selection of our Role-Play Packs demonstrating and practicing real life application of Numeracy/Mathematics skills:

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CARD SHOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
CARD SHOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
HOLIDAY HOTEL ROLE PLAY PACK
HOLIDAY HOTEL ROLE PLAY PACK
AQUARIUM ROLE PLAY PACK
AQUARIUM ROLE PLAY PACK
TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC DRAMATIC ROLE-PLAY PACK
TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC DRAMATIC ROLE-PLAY PACK
ICE CREAM SHOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK (Original)
ICE CREAM SHOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK (Original)
ICE CREAM SHOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK (Updated 2021)
ICE CREAM SHOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK (Updated 2021)
SANDWICH SHOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
SANDWICH SHOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
'GARDEN CENTRE' DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
'GARDEN CENTRE' DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
ZOO DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
ZOO DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
OPTOMETRIST DRAMATIC ROLE-PLAY PACK
OPTOMETRIST DRAMATIC ROLE-PLAY PACK
HOME CORNER ROLE PLAY PACK (Updated)
HOME CORNER ROLE PLAY PACK (Updated)
'FAIRY TALE THEATRE' DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
'FAIRY TALE THEATRE' DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
POST OFFICE ROLE PLAY PACK
POST OFFICE ROLE PLAY PACK
VETERINARY SURGERY ROLE-PLAY PACK
VETERINARY SURGERY ROLE-PLAY PACK
DENTIST DRAMATIC ROLE-PLAY PACK
DENTIST DRAMATIC ROLE-PLAY PACK
DOCTOR'S SURGERY ROLE-PLAY PACK
DOCTOR'S SURGERY ROLE-PLAY PACK
LIBRARY ROLE-PLAY PACK
LIBRARY ROLE-PLAY PACK
TOY SHOP ROLE-PLAY PACK
TOY SHOP ROLE-PLAY PACK
CORNER SHOP ROLE-PLAY PACK
CORNER SHOP ROLE-PLAY PACK
BUS STOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
BUS STOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
RECYCLING CENTRE DRAMATIC ROLE-PLAY PACK
RECYCLING CENTRE DRAMATIC ROLE-PLAY PACK
FLORIST DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
FLORIST DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
CHINESE RESTAURANT DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
CHINESE RESTAURANT DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
DINOSAUR MUSEUM DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
DINOSAUR MUSEUM DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
SPOOKY HOTEL DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
SPOOKY HOTEL DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
DIWALI SWEET SHOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
DIWALI SWEET SHOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
FARM SHOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK - Updated 2021
FARM SHOP DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK - Updated 2021
AIRPORT DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
AIRPORT DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
CHRISTMAS PANTO DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
CHRISTMAS PANTO DRAMATIC ROLE PLAY PACK
CHRISTMAS POST OFFICE ROLE PLAY PACK (Updated 2022)
CHRISTMAS POST OFFICE ROLE PLAY PACK (Updated 2022)
 

A selection of our EYFS & KS1 Numeracy/Mathematics printable resources and activity ideas:

EYFS Year 1 & Year 2 Mathematics resources | Scroll through to browse some of our EYFS & KS1 Numeracy Activity Ideas

non-topic Mathematics Resources
Five and Ten Frames - Blank A4 Horizontal
Five and Ten Frames - Blank A4 Horizontal
Five and Ten Frames - Coloured Counters
Five and Ten Frames - Coloured Counters
Subitising - Turn and Check Cards (A6)
Subitising - Turn and Check Cards (A6)
Subitising - Turn and Check Cards (A5)
Subitising - Turn and Check Cards (A5)
Subitising - Large Flash Cards (A4)
Subitising - Large Flash Cards (A4)
NUMBER FORMATION WITH PICTURES
NUMBER FORMATION WITH PICTURES
NUMBER FORMATION WITH STARS
NUMBER FORMATION WITH STARS
INDIVIDUAL NUMBER LINES (0-10 & 0-20) - THEMES
INDIVIDUAL NUMBER LINES (0-10 & 0-20) - THEMES
INDIVIDUAL NUMBER LINES (0-10 & 0-20) - COLOURS
INDIVIDUAL NUMBER LINES (0-10 & 0-20) - COLOURS
NUMBER FORMATION SHEETS - FADING
NUMBER FORMATION SHEETS - FADING
NUMBER OF ITEMS/LOOSE PARTS/PLAYDOUGH SHEETS
NUMBER OF ITEMS/LOOSE PARTS/PLAYDOUGH SHEETS
ORDINAL NUMBERS FLOOR PUZZLE ACTIVITY/GAME
ORDINAL NUMBERS FLOOR PUZZLE ACTIVITY/GAME
PLAIN NUMBER LINE CARDS (0-20)
PLAIN NUMBER LINE CARDS (0-20)
Missing Numbers - to and across 100
Missing Numbers - to and across 100
1 more 1 less - to and across 100
1 more 1 less - to and across 100
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Numerals (0-20)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Numerals (0-20)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Names (0-20)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Names (0-20)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Numerals (20-40)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Numerals (20-40)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Names (20-40)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Names (20-40)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Numerals (40-60)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Numerals (40-60)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Names (40-60)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Names (40-60)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Numerals (60-80)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Numerals (60-80)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Names (60-80)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Names (60-80)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Numerals (80-100)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Numerals (80-100)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Names (80-100)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Names (80-100)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Numerals (100-120)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Numerals (100-120)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Names (100-120)
Numerals and Number Names - Writing Names (100-120)
Count in Tens - Practical Activity
Count in Tens - Practical Activity
Count in Tens - Worksheets
Count in Tens - Worksheets
Missing Numbers - 10s (Forwards and Backwards)
Missing Numbers - 10s (Forwards and Backwards)
EYFS Framework Resources
EYFS FRAMEWORK - Support Examples - Birth to 3 - Mathematics
EYFS FRAMEWORK - Support Examples - Birth to 3 - Mathematics
EYFS FRAMEWORK - Support Examples - 3 and 4 year olds - Mathematics
EYFS FRAMEWORK - Support Examples - 3 and 4 year olds - Mathematics
EYFS FRAMEWORK - Support Examples - Reception - Mathematics
EYFS FRAMEWORK - Support Examples - Reception - Mathematics
Bird Resources
BIRDS - Silhouette Puzzles
BIRDS - Silhouette Puzzles
BIRDS - 0-20 Counting Display Posters/Cards
BIRDS - 0-20 Counting Display Posters/Cards
BIRDS - 0-20 Colour and Count Display Posters/Cards
BIRDS - 0-20 Colour and Count Display Posters/Cards
GARDEN BIRDWATCH CHECKLIST
GARDEN BIRDWATCH CHECKLIST
UK BIRDS NUMBER SLICE PUZZLES (1-5 & 1-10)
UK BIRDS NUMBER SLICE PUZZLES (1-5 & 1-10)
UK BIRDS NUMBER SLICE PUZZLES - COLOURING (1-5 & 1-10)
UK BIRDS NUMBER SLICE PUZZLES - COLOURING (1-5 & 1-10)
UK GARDEN BIRD 2-PIECE PUZZLES
UK GARDEN BIRD 2-PIECE PUZZLES
GARDEN BIRDWATCH EGG MATCH GAME
GARDEN BIRDWATCH EGG MATCH GAME
GARDEN BIRDWATCH PICTURE SNAP CARDS GAME
GARDEN BIRDWATCH PICTURE SNAP CARDS GAME
FEED THE PENGUIN GAME
FEED THE PENGUIN GAME
FEED THE PENGUIN PLAYDOUGH COUNTING MATS (1-10)
FEED THE PENGUIN PLAYDOUGH COUNTING MATS (1-10)
PENGUIN AND FISH COUNTING PUZZLES (1-10)
PENGUIN AND FISH COUNTING PUZZLES (1-10)
FEED THE SPARROW COUNTING PUZZLES
FEED THE SPARROW COUNTING PUZZLES
'Mummy Owl and Owlets' Letters and Sounds Dice Game - Phase 2 and 3 Phonics
'Mummy Owl and Owlets' Letters and Sounds Dice Game - Phase 2 and 3 Phonics
Minibeasts Resources
BUTTERFLY COUNTING PUZZLES
BUTTERFLY COUNTING PUZZLES
I SPY COUNT & CHOOSE - BUTTERFLIES
I SPY COUNT & CHOOSE - BUTTERFLIES
MINIBEASTS COUNTING DISPLAY/FLASHCARDS/POSTERS (0-20)
MINIBEASTS COUNTING DISPLAY/FLASHCARDS/POSTERS (0-20)
COLOUR & COUNT SHEETS (1-20)
COLOUR & COUNT SHEETS (1-20)
BEE COUNTING PUZZLES (1-10)
BEE COUNTING PUZZLES (1-10)
BUTTERFLY & MAGNIFYING GLASS COUNTING/NUMBER RECOGNITION ACTIVITY
BUTTERFLY & MAGNIFYING GLASS COUNTING/NUMBER RECOGNITION ACTIVITY
COUNTING MINIBEASTS - LARGE
COUNTING MINIBEASTS - LARGE
COUNTING MINIBEASTS - SMALL
COUNTING MINIBEASTS - SMALL
FINE MOTOR LADYBIRDS
FINE MOTOR LADYBIRDS
MINIBEASTS PICTOGRAM CHART
MINIBEASTS PICTOGRAM CHART
MINIBEASTS DOUBLING ACTIVITY MATS
MINIBEASTS DOUBLING ACTIVITY MATS
MINIBEAST ACTIVITY/MOVEMENT CHALLENGE CARDS
MINIBEAST ACTIVITY/MOVEMENT CHALLENGE CARDS
MINIBEASTS COUNTING PUZZLES (1-10)
MINIBEASTS COUNTING PUZZLES (1-10)
MINIBEASTS COUNTING PUZZLES (1-10) - COLOURING
MINIBEASTS COUNTING PUZZLES (1-10) - COLOURING
MINIBEAST NUMBER SLICE PUZZLES
MINIBEAST NUMBER SLICE PUZZLES
COLOUR, CUT & STICK NUMBER SLICE PUZZLES
COLOUR, CUT & STICK NUMBER SLICE PUZZLES
MINIBEASTS SIZE ORDERING CARDS
MINIBEASTS SIZE ORDERING CARDS
MINIBEASTS SIZE ORDERING CARDS - COLOURING
MINIBEASTS SIZE ORDERING CARDS - COLOURING
MINIBEASTS TALLY CHART
MINIBEASTS TALLY CHART
Beach Resources
BEACH - Cockle Shell Age Poster
BEACH - Cockle Shell Age Poster
BEACH - Pattern Cards (Natural Loose Parts)
BEACH - Pattern Cards (Natural Loose Parts)
BEACH - Can you Share the Shells Fairly?
BEACH - Can you Share the Shells Fairly?
BEACH - Shape Challenge Cards (Natural Loose Parts)
BEACH - Shape Challenge Cards (Natural Loose Parts)
BEACH - How Many Shells Can You Fit? (Rockpool)
BEACH - How Many Shells Can You Fit? (Rockpool)
BEACH - Who will Share this Shell?
BEACH - Who will Share this Shell?
'Follow the Snail's Trail' Pencil Control Sheets/Mats
'Follow the Snail's Trail' Pencil Control Sheets/Mats
BEACH - 'Follow the Snail's Trail' Pencil Control Mats
BEACH - 'Follow the Snail's Trail' Pencil Control Mats
Display Lettering Resources
DISPLAY LETTERING - Sea Creatures - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Sea Creatures - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Autumn Leaves - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Autumn Leaves - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Dinosaurs - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Dinosaurs - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Minibeasts - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Minibeasts - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Space - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Space - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Balloons - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Balloons - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Books - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Books - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Emojis - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Emojis - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Hearts - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Hearts - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Paint - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Paint - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Spring Leaves - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Spring Leaves - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Summer Sun - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Summer Sun - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Blank - Numbers
DISPLAY LETTERING - Blank - Numbers

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