FREE UK Birds: Number Slice Puzzle Activity | EYFS Printables

FREE Early Years UK Birds: NUmber recognition & ordering Puzzle Activities PAck

Explore the world of UK birds with our wonderful FREE UK Birds: Number Slice Puzzle Activity! This engaging printable resource is perfect for EYFS children, providing a fun and interactive way to develop number recognition, ordering skills, and fine motor skills through a charming nature theme.

Ideal for Preschool, Nursery, School, or for Parents and Childminders at home, this activity combines problem-solving with number-based learning in a purposeful and enjoyable way.

This fantastic FREE pack features:

• UK Bird Number Slice Puzzles. The pack includes two versions: a 1-5 puzzle and a 1-10 puzzle, allowing for differentiation and progression.

• A variety of UK bird images: The puzzles feature beautiful images of common birds, such as a Robin, Pigeon, Blue Tit, Blackbird, and Magpie.

• Engaging, multi-step activity: The process involves cutting along the vertical lines and then re-ordering the numbered 'slices' to reveal the complete picture again.

(Note: Please use your own discretion and knowledge of your children to ensure appropriateness of each activity suggested on this page and safety concerning any materials given and activity undertaken.)

• 💡 How to use this resource in your classroom/setting

  Our FREE UK Birds: Number Slice Puzzle Activity is incredibly versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways across various early years environments:

  • Focused Cutting & Fine Motor Activity:

    • Use the puzzles for a specific fine motor session. Have children cut along the vertical lines, which is an excellent activity for practicing scissor skills and hand-eye coordination.

  • Number Ordering & Recognition:

    • After the pieces are cut, mix them up.

    • Challenge children to put the numbered slices back in the correct order, from 1-5 or 1-10, to complete the picture. This is a hands-on way to reinforce number recognition and ordering skills.

  • Problem-Solving Practice: The activity of reassembling the puzzle encourages logical thinking and spatial reasoning. Children must use their observational skills to work out how the pieces fit together.

  • Differentiated Learning: Use the 1-5 puzzles for younger or less confident children, and the 1-10 puzzles for those who are ready for a bigger challenge.

  • Repeatable or One-Time Use: You can use them as a cut and stick activity for a one-time craft that children can take home. Alternatively, laminate them after cutting to use time and time again as a continuous provision activity.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐣 EYFS Framework

  This engaging resource supports key developmental areas within the EYFS framework:

  • Mathematics (Number): Children learn to count reliably and recognise numerals. The puzzles provide a clear, visual context for understanding number order.

  • Physical Development (Fine Motor Skills): The acts of cutting and manipulating the puzzle pieces strengthen hand muscles, improve dexterity, and enhance hand-eye coordination.

  • Communication and Language (Speaking; Listening, Attention & Understanding): Children listen to instructions, engage in discussions about the birds, and use number language.

  • Understanding the World (The Natural World): Children learn to identify and name common UK birds.

Download our FREE UK Birds: Number Slice Puzzle Activity today and add a delightful, educational, and fun touch to your learning!

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