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Clear, colourful and engaging educational resources. Breaking learning down to the nub, making concepts as easy as abc...
We'd love to know what you think of what you download, so please don't hesitate to get in touch...
What’s included?
This download includes two A4, portrait pdf sheet to practise ordering numbers to 10. Two versions of the same resource are included - full colour and ink saving.
What’s it for?
This resource provides learners with the opportunity to identify missing numbers to ten and has been designed to be a independent activity for learners to work on. This resource could also be used with individuals/small groups who need additional support of ordering numbers to 10.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Resource details
Ten green bottles (correctly ordered!) at the top of each sheet are included as a reference for learners who need that additional support. However, this visual support can be folded back, behind the sheet (out of sight) if learners are more able and don’t need this support/need challenging.
There is a clear space at the base of each sheet for learners to write their name and a space (top, right) to record the number date.
Part of a set
This resource has been designed as part of a differentiated set which also includes ‘Missing numbers to 5’ (brown bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-5-five-brown-bottles-13215435
and ‘Missing numbers to 20’ (blue bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-20-twenty-blue-bottles-13215429
Together these can be used as a whole class set /teaching-resource/resource-13215455
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What’s included?
This download includes one A4, landscape pdf sheet to practise counting objects and ordering numbers to 10.
What is it?
This download includes ten clearly numbered green bottles, to support the well known song/rhyme. This sheet is intended to be printed onto card, cut out (individual bottles) and laminated to improve durability (and usability!)
What’s it for?
These green bottles are intended to be hands on, visual props to support the song/rhyme as well as resources to physically count and order to 10 (and back).
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.
How to use this resource
This has been designed to be a ‘table top’ activity for learners to explore independently. This resource could also be used on a suitable board/wall by placing blue tac/velcro/sticky magnetic strip on the back of each bottle to display and move, count and order.
Learners can count the number of green bottles and order these while saying/singing the rhyme, independently or as part of a group/class. Two blank spare cards are included incase any bottles become lost/damaged.
This resource has designed for an adult to pre-cut all items and present to learners as an activity ready to investigate and explore.
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ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be great - thank you!
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What’s included?
This download includes one A4, portrait pdf sheet to practise counting to 5.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.
What’s it for?
This activity has been designed to support the ‘Five Little Ducks’ song. These ducks have been designed to be printed onto card enabling the ducks to ‘stand up’ once assembled. Simple, clear, step-by-step instructions are included.
How to use this resource
This has been designed to be a ‘table top’ activity for learners to explore independently or during a group/class singing session.
Learners can count the number of ducks (with/without the numerals), order the ducks (using the numerals) and use the ducks during the song (with/without the numerals), removing the ducks one at a time as the song goes along.
This was designed for an adult to pre-cut all items so that this resource can be presented to learners as an activity to investigate and explore.
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What’s included?
This download includes two A4 pdf sheet in landscape orientation to practise counting/ordering numbers to 10 along using ten green bottles.
The same resource is provided as two versions - plain (numbers could be hand written onto these) and numbered 1 to 10.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.
What’s it for?
Ten green bottles plain AND blank to count, number and order.
How to use this resource
Learners can count the number of bottles any time/while singing the ‘ten green bottles’ song, they can hand write the numbers on themselves and/or order the numbered set - to 10 and back…as a challenge…
This resource could be used during a group/class singing session - using blue tac/velcro (the old fashioned way!) to display the ten bottles and removing one each time. In my experience learners just love to be chosen to knock the next bottle (physically) to the ground - I have found this beats any online/animated version every single time!
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What’s included?
This download includes seven A4, portrait pdf sheets to practise counting up to 30, sorting (colours) and data handling - transferring the information collected to a clear, simple bar chart. Paper Smarties included!
What’s it for?
This resource has been designed to investigate collecting data in a step by step, meaningful way. There are three steps in this investigation, sorting and counting the data (Smarties), organising and recording the data (onto a bar chart) and the last step - answering questions about the data. Your learners should be data handling experts at the end of this and may be allowed to eat their Smarties as a reward (alternatively paper Smarties are provided!)
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Resource Details
There are x7 sheets in total. Two sets of x3 - a colour and black and white version of the same resource plus a sheet of ‘paper Smarties’ to cut up and sort/count (if you don’t want to risk your learners eating their learning!)
This activity is organised around one tube of Smarties - each learner will need a tube each! Learners could be given a real tube with either real or ‘paper/cardboard Smarties’ inside. See attachment included to cut out and give your learners a random selection of paper Smarties instead.
I have found tubes of Smarties have an average of x30 Smarties per tube but if you are giving learners paper/cardboard Smarties this really can be any number of course to fit their ability. The maximum number of one colour of Smarties which will fit on to the bar chart is 12.
Page 1
Learners are to sort the Smarties in the tube into x8 colour groups (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink and brown). Learners then count the number of Smarties in each group and write the total in each colour group ‘total’ box.
Page 2
Using the information recorded on page 1 learners then transfer this information to the simple, clear bar chart. Learners can colour the same number of ‘coloured boxes for each colour group of Smarties. There is space on the bar chart for up to 12 Smarties (for each colour group).
Page 3
Using the information gathered through completing the activities on pages 1 and 2 the questions on page 3 are related to the same tube/number of Smarties. All colour-names are printed clearly at the top of page 3 so that learners don’t need to think about colour-word spellings. Questions are related to ‘most’, ’least’, ’the same’, ’the difference between’, ’odd’ and ‘even’ numbers.
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What’s included?
This download includes two resources split across three A4 pages (portrait orientation) pdf format. These resources have been designed to use together.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years and pupils in year one as well as older students needing additional learning support.
What’s it for?
This resource is a ‘ten green bottles’ themed ‘hands on’ way to explore and consolidate knowledge of number bonds to 10. Each green bottle (resource 1) once assembled displays the correct number bond on the reverse encouraging learners to be autonomous while they work. Resource 2 (split across two pages) provides a space to record and check the number bond pairs.
Resource details
An adult will need to prepare resource 1 prior to use. This resource needs
plain A4 white card to print on (two sheets - page 1 of resource two can be printed onto paper)
scissors
a glue stick
paper scorer
ruler Prior to folding the bottles it is advisable to use a round metal (ball-head) paper scorer and a ruler to draw a scored line (where indicated in the centre of each bottle pair) to make folding quicker, easier and more accurate.
The large size 40 ‘Avenir’ font makes numbers easy to read.
How to use it
Print the bottle cards resource and page 2 of the ‘record sheet’ resource onto card (paper would be too flimsy for intended use) and follow the instructions included.
Resource 1 - once the green bottles have been cut out and assembled place on a table top and shuffle, ready for learners to match. Learners then match each number bond pair e.g. ‘10’ with ‘0’.
If a learner is unsure which number e.g. ‘9’ should be matched with they can turn the bottle that they are holding over to look for the answer displayed on the back of the bottle (e.g. revealing ‘1’) Encouraging learners to be autonomous .
Resource 2 - once learners have matched the number bonds to 10 bottle into pairs they place these onto the bottle outline shapes. Learners then write the number bonds on the horizontal line provided and for each bottle number written they colour/tick this number of tiny bottles outline shapes above for both bottles. This enables learners to check that each pair makes 10.
A ‘Number bonds to 10 checker’ is included at the base of the second sheet to support learners in checking each number bond pair together makes 10. A blank space is included in the centre of each bottle shape for the numerals 1 - 10 to be written if helpful for learners though blank should be fine for the purpose of counting.
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What’s included?
This download includes two resources (counting cards and game boards) to use together to play a simple game. x2 sheets are portrait orientation (rabbit cards) and x4 sheets are landscape orientation (carrot game boards). Together there are x6 pdf sheets.
What’s it for?
This resource uses a rabbit/bunny theme as learners can count (the pairs of ears) to help them as needed. This resource has been designed for learners to apply their knowledge of counting in 2’s (0 - 30) to playing a game. Four boards are included, each with x4 missing 2’s numbers. The first player to correctly fill their 2’s missing number gaps wins.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for pupils in years one and two as well as early years children or older students needing additional learning support.
Resource Details
*Counting in 2’s Rabbit Cards
Page 1 includes x15 cards each featuring one rabbit (with two ears!) and a ‘two’s number’ underneath. Cards on page one are from 2 - 30. Page 2 includes an additional 24 and 28 card - to be used to play the ‘Carrot game’. These Counting in 2’s Rabbit Cards can also be used on their own to practise ordering numbers (counting in twos).
Carrot Game Boards (Counting in 2’s)
For four players though one learner could use these on their own to practise matching and counting in 2’s (also using the ‘Counting in 2’s Rabbit Cards’)
Carrot Game - Instructions
Needed to play game…
One board (A-D) per player (x4 boards in total)
One set of ‘Counting in 2’s Rabbit Cards’ (AND one extra ’24’ card)
To prepare - cut up, shuffle and place 'Counting in 2’s Rabbit Cards’ face down in a grid.
How to play…
Players take turns to select one card from the grid. If selected card fits into either the ‘upper’ or ‘lower’ sequence (above/below ‘grass’ on board) player keeps and positions this card on their board. The player then has another turn. If that card does not fit either sequence on the player’s board the card is returned and it is the next players turn. WINNER matches all (x4) 2’s cards correctly first! Game and card instructions are included at the top of each ‘Carrot game board’ and ‘Counting in 2’s Rabbit cards’ resource to cut out and keep.
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What’s included?
x3 sets of blank subtraction sums, x1 black and white and x2 rainbow themed, x5 pages in total. All portrait orientation, in PDF format.
What’s it for?
These blank sums enable learners to practise simple subtraction sums with plenty of space to use practical resources (ideally matching their interests) to support them. Numbers can be written on the sheets ‘for’ learners or they could have access to a dice/number cards to write their own sums.
Who’s it for?
These (blank) subtraction sums have been designed for pupils in years one and two or older students needing additional support with their learning.
Resource details
There is a line underneath each box on which to write the numbers.
Subtraction Sums (one sheet) Rainbow coloured (blank)
This pdf includes x4 blank subtraction sums on one page, each a different colour making it clear to learners which sum they are working on.
Subtraction Sums (two sheets) Rainbow coloured (blank)
This page includes TWO pages both featuring x4 blank subtraction sums, x8 sums in total. Two (numbered) sheets provide more sums and so more challenge for your learner/s. Each sum is a different colour making it clear to learners which sum they are working on.
Subtraction Sums (two sheets) Black and white sums (blank)
This pdf includes TWO pages both featuring x4 blank subtraction sums, x8 sums in total. Two (numbered) sheets provide more sums and so more challenge for your learner/s. Even though this resource is black and white each sum is a different shade of grey/black which alternates to help make it clear to learners which sum they are working on.
Recommendations
Small objects can be placed in each box as long as these are not deemed a choking hazard for your little learner/s). Suggestions of small objects to count include:
small coloured matchsticks
buttons
pom poms
coloured dot/spot stickers
small ‘themed’ stickers especially if matched to your learner’s interests
Learners could have access to number cards and/or roll dice to make their own subtraction sums - encouraging autonomy. Learners could then draw the number of spots or use ‘dot stickers’ to record the numbers chosen (on a card) or rolled (using dice) in the boxes.
Top tip
When working on subtraction sums especially if learners are making their own sums - always encourage them to put the larger of the two numbers first to then ‘take away’ the ‘smaller’ amount from this to find the total. Learners will need to move the total amount (of objects) counted into the first box (on the left) to the box in the centre to then ‘subtract’ the amount from there. Learners can draw the total number of objects left in the last box (on the right). There is a line underneath each box on which to write the numbers.
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What’s included?
This pdf download includes x4 (rainbow themed) number bonds to 5 pages, all presented in portrait orientation.
What’s it for?
To practise recalling number bonds to 5 facts as well as providing the opportunity to identify number ‘patterns’ including number order, which number could/should come next and identifying missing numbers in a sequence.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for pupils in Reception, Y1 and Y2 as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Resource Details
Resource 1 (in order)
x2 pages include x12 number bonds (to 5) questions to complete in order, with answers. Page 1 has been designed to be a ‘cut and stick’ missing numbers activity, or missing numbers can be written in the empty boxes, either works.
The number bonds in order are listed as below:
0 + 5
1 + 4
2 + 3
3 + 2
4 + 1
5 + 0
5 + 0
4 + 1
3 + 2
2 + 3
1 + 4
0 + 5
Answers are clearly presented on page 2.
Page 2 could also be used as a reference resource for display
Resource 2 (random order)
x2 pages include x12 number bonds (to 10) questions to complete in random order, with answers. Page 1 has been designed to be a ‘cut and stick’ missing numbers activity, or missing numbers can be written in the empty boxes, either works.
The random order number bonds are listed in this order:
2 + 3
5 + 0
1 + 4
3 + 2
0 + 5
4 + 1
3 + 2
0 + 5
4 + 1
2 + 3
5 + 0
1 + 4
Answers are clearly presented on page 2, promoting autonomy in learning.
Page 2 could be used as a reference resource for display
Recommendation
These PDFs have been designed to print and use as practical write-on resource, they could also be cut up and used as matching cards, or the sheets laminated to enable reuse.
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ANY issues with any of this resource please don’t hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be brilliant. Thank you.
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What’s included?
This download includes x2 black and white versions of number lines to 10, one version has ‘count on/back tracks’ the other version does not. There are x4 pages in total. Each page shows four zero to ten number lines one version with vertical black counting tracks (above), the other without - all landscape in orientation, pdf format.
What’s it for?
These number lines help learners count on and back from 0 to 10. The design is plain with space above/below each number line for simple sums to be written and/or small objects to be place. The first page can be used as one sheet (four number lines) the second page can be cut up and the number lines used as a helpful reference supporting other number work/while playing games.
Who’s it for?
These simple number lines to 10 have been carefully designed for early years and pupils in years one and two as well as students needing additional learning support.
Resource layout
Page 1
There are x4 number lines from 0 - 10 on each page with plenty of space between each number line. The numbers on these number lines are (large) size 50 ‘Sassoon Infant Std’ font. One version has counting tracks above, one does not. This page has been designed to use as one page. There is a space at the base for learners to write their name as well as recording the number date (top, right).
Page 2
There are x4 number lines from 0 - 10 on each page with plenty of space between each number line. The numbers on these number lines are (large) size 50 ‘Sassoon Infant Std’ font. One version has counting tracks above, one does not. This page has been designed to be used as four separate number lines, dotted (cutting) lines under each horizontal line separate the number lines from each other.
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What’s included?
x3 ‘Rainbow themed’ pages of 0 - 10 number lines, x4 number lines per page, landscape, in PDF format. Every number line is a different colour (all of these number lines do NOT have the vertical number tracks above).
What’s it for?
These number lines help learners count on and back from 0 to 10. The design is plain. This version (without tracks) leaves a space above each number line for simple sums to be written and/or small objects to be placed. Number lines could be cut horizontally to separate and used to support learners with their number work/play number games.
Who’s it for?
These number lines have been designed for children in the early years or older pupils needing additional support with their learning.
Resource layout
This download includes x12 number lines (across x3 pages) each displaying numbers from 0 - 10. x4 number lines per page, every number line is a different colour.
The resource has been designed for each sheet to be used by a learner. A space is provided for learners to write their name (at the base, left) and record the number date (top, right). However, these could be sliced horizontally and used as twelve individual (different coloured!) number lines as needed.
The number line colours are listed below:
Page 1 x4 number lines 0 - 10
pale pink boxes, pale pink numbers
bright pink boxes, bright pink numbers
red boxes, red numbers
orange boxes, orange numbers
Page 2 x4 number lines 0 - 10
yellow boxes, yellow numbers
light green boxes, light green numbers
dark green boxes, dark green numbers
turquoise boxes, turquoise numbers
Page 3 x4 number lines 0 - 10
light blue boxes, light blue numbers
dark blue boxes, dark blue numbers
purple boxes, purple numbers
lilac boxes, lilac numbers
Recommendations
Different numbers could be covered to encourage learners to identify which number comes before/next.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.
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What’s included?
x3 ‘Rainbow themed’ pages of 0 - 10 number lines, x4 number lines per page, landscape, in PDF format. Every number line is a different colour (all of these number lines DO have the vertical counting on/back tracks above).
What’s it for?
These number lines help learners count on and back from 0 to 10. The design is plain. Numberlines could be cut horizontally to separate and used to support learners with their number work/play number games.
Who’s it for?
These number lines have been designed for children in the early years or older pupils needing additional support with their learning.
Resource layout
This download includes x12 number lines (across x3 pages) each displaying numbers from 0 - 10. x4 number lines per page, every number line is a different colour.
The resource has been designed for each sheet to be used by a learner. A space is provided for learners to write their name (at the base, left) and record the number date (top, right). However, these could be sliced horizontally and used as twelve individual (different coloured!) number lines as needed.
The number line colours are listed below:
Page 1 x4 number lines 0 - 10
pale pink boxes, pale pink numbers, vertical pale pink tracks above
bright pink boxes, bright pink numbers, vertical bright pink tracks above
red boxes, red numbers, vertical red tracks above
orange boxes, orange numbers, vertical orange tracks above
Page 2 x4 number lines 0 - 10
yellow boxes, yellow numbers, vertical pale pink tracks above
light green boxes, light green numbers, vertical light green tracks above
dark green boxes, dark green numbers, vertical dark green tracks above
turquoise boxes, turquoise numbers, vertical turquoise tracks above
Page 3 x4 number lines 0 - 10
light blue boxes, light blue numbers, vertical light blue tracks above
dark blue boxes, dark blue numbers, vertical dark blue tracks above
purple boxes, purple numbers, vertical purple tracks above
lilac boxes, lilac numbers, vertical lilac tracks above
Recommendations
Different numbers could be covered to encourage learners to identify which number comes before/next.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.
New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online
What’s included?
This pdf download includes six (rainbow themed) number bonds to 20 pages, all presented in portrait orientation.
What’s it for?
To practise recalling number bonds to 20 facts as well as providing the opportunity to identify number ‘patterns’ including number order, which number could/should come next and identifying missing numbers in a sequence.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for pupils in Reception, Y1 and Y2 as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Resource Details
Resource 1 (in order)
x2 pages include x12 number bonds (to 20) questions to complete in ‘order’, with answers. Page 1 has been designed to be a ‘cut and stick’ missing numbers activity, however missing numbers can be written in the empty boxes instead, either works.
The number bonds to 20 in order are listed below:
0 + 20
1 + 19
2 + 18
3 + 17
4 + 16
5 + 15
6 + 14
7 + 13
8 + 12
9 + 11
10 + 10
20 + 0
19 + 1
18 + 2
17 + 3
16 + 4
15 + 5
14 + 6
13 + 7
12 + 8
11 + 9
10 + 10
Answers are clearly presented on page 2.
Page 2 could also be used as a reference resource for display
Resource 2 (random order)
x2 pages include x12 number bonds (to 10) questions to complete in ‘random order’, with answers. Page 1 has been designed to be a ‘cut and stick’ missing numbers activity, however missing numbers can be written in the empty boxes instead, either works.
The number bonds to 20 in random order are listed below:
2 + 18
5 + 15
7 + 13
1 + 19
3 + 17
9 + 11
8 + 12
10 + 10
4 + 16
0 + 20
6 + 14
18 + 2
15 + 5
13 + 7
19 + 1
17 + 3
11 + 9
12 + 8
10 + 10
16 + 4
20 + 0
14 + 6
Answers are clearly presented on page 2.
Page 2 could also be used as a reference resource for display
Resource 3
x2 pages include x10 ‘quick match’ recap questions to complete, with answers. Learners would be best using a ruler to match the number bonds on page 1.
Answers are clearly presented on page 2.
Recommendations
These PDFs have been designed to print and use as practical write-on resource, they could also be cut up and used as matching cards, or the sheets laminated to enable reuse.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this resource please don’t hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.
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What’s included?
This download includes one A4, pdf sheet (portrait orientation) to practise handwriting numerals 0 to 10.
What’s it for?
This resource has been designed to break down each step involved in writing these eleven numerals correctly, using green (go!) ‘starting dots’ and red ‘stop dots’ to make it clear to learners exactly where to begin and end writing. Colour coded arrows guide learners on which direction to follow. This resource should help in providing some focused additional support looking at these numerals more closely for those pupils who need a greater level of support and maybe find it harder to remember which direction to follow.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Resource details
The font used is Sassoon Infant Std - size 150.
This activity has been designed to write straight on. The start and stop dots make it clear where learners place their pencil to begin/where to end and dotted lines on top of letters provide guidance of exactly which direction to write.
There is a clear space for learners to write their name on the line at the base of the sheet and a clear space to record the number-date at the top of the sheet - helpful to keep sheets and track progress (and improvement!) over time.
Important message…
ANY issues with this resource please don’t hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be brilliant. Thank you.
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What’s included?
This download includes one A4, pdf sheet (portrait orientation) to practise handwriting numerals 1 to 12.
What’s it for?
This resource has been designed to break down each step involved in writing these twelve numerals correctly, using green (go!) starting dots and red (stop!) dots to make it clear to learners exactly where to begin and end writing. Support (colour coded) arrows also guide learners on which direction to follow. This resource should help in providing some focused additional support looking at these numerals more closely.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Resource details
This activity has been designed to write straight on. Each letter has clear ‘starting’ and ‘ending’ dots so learners know where to place their pencil to begin and dotted lines on top of letters provide guidance of where exactly to write.
There is a clear space for learners to write their name on the line at the base of the sheet and a clear space to record the number-date at the top of the sheet - helpful to keep sheets and track progress (and improvement!) over time.
Important message…
ANY issues with this resource please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make any changes. Feedback of this resource would be brilliant. Thank you.
New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online
What’s included?
This pdf download includes x16 (rainbow themed) number bonds to 5/10/20 pages, all presented in portrait orientation.
What’s it for?
To practise recalling number bonds to 5/10/20 facts as well as providing the opportunity to identify number ‘patterns’ which are helpful in identifying missing numbers in a sequence.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for pupils in Reception, Y1 and Y2 as well as students needing additional learning support.
Resource layout
The simple lay out of each number bonds sum is an easy to use resource. Numbers can be written on the sheet (and wiped off if laminated) in the blank box covering the missing numbers in each number bond.
The large size 35/50 ‘Avenir’ font makes the numbers and + sign easy to read and models the addition ‘pattern’ in a clear layout to learners.
Resource 1
in order
x2 pages includes number bonds (to 5/10/20) questions to complete in ‘order’, with answers. Page 1 has been designed to be a ‘cut and stick’ missing numbers activity, however missing numbers can be written in the empty boxes instead, either works. The answers are clearly presented in the same layout on page 2.
Page 2 could be used as a reference resource for display
Resource 2
random order
x2 pages includes number bonds (to 5/10/20)questions to complete in random order, with answers. Page 1 has been designed to be a ‘cut/stick’ missing numbers activity, or missing numbers can be written in the empty boxes, either works.
Answers are clearly presented in the same layout on page 2.
Page 2 could be used as a reference resource for display
Resource 3
quick match recap questions (Number bonds to 10 and 20 only)
x2 pages include x10 quick match recap questions to complete, with answers. Learners would be best using a ruler to match the number bonds on page 1.
Answers are clearly presented on page 2.
Recommendations
These PDFs have been designed to print and use as practical write-on resource, they could also be cut up and used as matching cards, or the sheets laminated to enable reuse.
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What’s included?
This download includes one sheet, landscape orientation, pdf format.
What’s it for?
This resource has been designed to practise ‘counting in 2’s’, using pairs of (different coloured) eyes as a helpful visual guide.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Resource Details
Layout includes x6 rows of x5/x9 pairs of eyes from 0 to 100 counting in 2’s.
x50 boxes each feature one pair of eyes and a large blank space under each ‘eyes image’ where the learner can write the correct 2’s number. Each row includes one randomly spaced ‘helping number’. These numbers are 4, 26, 36, 48, 80 and 100 to guide learners as they go. To increase the level of challenge for your learner/s these could be covered with a white sticker.
There is a clear space for each learner to write their name at the lower edge of the sheet and a simple instruction at the top guiding learners on what to do, encouraging their autonomy.
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What’s included?
x3 sets of blank addition sums, x1 black and white and x2 rainbow themed, x5 pages in total. All portrait orientation, in PDF format.
What’s it for?
These blank sums enable learners to practise simple addition sums with plenty of space to use practical resources (ideally matching their interests) to support them. The large boxes model a clear layout of the addition process to young learners, the different colours for each sum makes it clear to learners which sum they are working on at any one time. Numbers can be written on the sheets ‘for’ learners or they could have access to a dice/number cards to write their own sums.
Who’s it for?
These (blank) addition sums have been designed for pupils in years one and two or older students needing additional support with their learning.
Resource details
There is a line underneath each box on which to write the numbers.
Addition Sums (one sheet) Rainbow coloured (blank)
This pdf includes x4 blank addition sums on one page, each a different colour making it clear to learners which sum they are working on.
Addition Sums (two sheets) Rainbow coloured (blank)
This page includes TWO pages both featuring x4 blank addition sums, x8 sums in total. Two (numbered) sheets provide more sums and so more challenge for your learner/s. Each sum is a different colour making it clear to learners which sum they are working on.
Addition Sums (two sheets) Black and white sums (blank)
This pdf includes TWO pages both featuring x4 blank addition sums, x8 sums in total. Even though this resource is black and white each sum is a different shade of grey/black which alternates to help make it clear to learners which sum they are working on.
Recommendations
Small objects can be placed in each box as long as these are not deemed a choking hazard for your learner/s. Suggestions of small objects to count include:
small coloured matchsticks
buttons
pom poms
coloured dot/spot stickers
small ‘themed’ stickers especially if matched to your learner’s interests
Learners could have access to number cards and/or roll dice to make their own addition sums - encouraging autonomy. Learners could then draw the number of spots or use ‘dot stickers’ to record the numbers chosen (on a card) or rolled (using dice) in the boxes, writing the total number of spots underneath each box.
Top tip
When working on addition sums especially if learners are making their own sums - always encourage them to put the larger of the two numbers first to count on from to find the total.
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What’s included?
This download includes one sheet, portrait orientation. This pdf features x15 counting in 2’s cards.
What’s it for?
These cards (from 2 to 30) are to practise ‘counting in 2’s’. This resource features a rabbit/bunny theme (each with two ears!) as a helpful visual guide for learners to count if needed.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for pupils in years one and two as well as early years children or older students needing additional learning support.
How to use this resource?
This resource can be used in various ways.
The cards could be placed as a pack in a learners/adults hands to be shown one at a time, placed on a table top, for example if working with an individual/group. Learners predict (say) what the next number will be before each card is shown.
The cards could be shuffled and ordered, laid out in a line/as a set from 2 to 30 (and back).
Two sets could be printed and used for a pair of learners/an adult with a learner to play ‘pairs’ - the winner is the first to collect a full set (ordered correctly!)
Resource Details
x15 cards each featuring one rabbit (with two ears!) and a ‘two’s number’ underneath. Cards are from 2 - 30. These Counting in 2’s Rabbit Cards can be used to practise counting and ordering numbers (in twos).
These cards can be used with the ‘Carrot Game’ listed separately.
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ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we are happy to make changes.
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What’s included?
This download includes two A4, portrait pdf sheets to make number fans featuring numerals from 0 to 10. Rainbow Version. Each number is a different colour - in rainbow colour order.
What’s it for?
This number fan can be used in various ways, including to play games. Learners can have their own number fan to reference while doing number work should they need help in writing numerals. The numbers on the fan can be taken off the ‘ring’ and used to order forwards/backwards or ‘label’ larger groups of objects which have been sorted and counted. They can be used to ‘show’ the answer to maths questions, rather than speaking.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.
How to use this resource
Number fans can be used in a variety of situations including on-the-carpet questioning with the whole class/smaller groups where pupils can show their answers instead of speaking. Number fans can be used as a personal reference resource for learners e.g. to help count and order numbers and/or cross-check the correct orientation of individual numbers if unsure when writing. Number fans can also be used for a variety of games and to accompany and involve learners during counting rhymes and songs, usable both inside the classroom and outdoors.
The rainbow colours may help some learners not yet confident with number recognition, who know colours. E.g. if you ask, ‘Can you show me number 3?’ - this could be followed by ‘Can you show me number 3, the orange number?
Suggestion
Brightly coloured plastic keyrings (which can be easily opened by unclipping the plastic) could be ideal where you wish learners to access the contents of the ring e.g. to order the numbers. Alternatively a short loop of wool/string could be tied/untied to achieve the same effect. A standard metal keyring works well as a more permanent ‘holder’ of the contents threaded onto the ring.
I recommend that each number is laminated before punching a hole and threading onto a keyring - this is included in the instructions on the pdf.
Important message…
ANY issues with this number fan please don’t hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.