Here you'll find a variety of activities designed to spark curiosity, support early development, and make learning fun. From story-inspired worksheets to fine motor tasks, classroom display pieces, and keepsakes like certificates and cards — each resource is made with love, care, and first-hand classroom experience. My aim is always to help teachers, TAs, and parents support children in meaningful and creative ways. I hope you find something here to bring joy and inspiration to your setting!
Here you'll find a variety of activities designed to spark curiosity, support early development, and make learning fun. From story-inspired worksheets to fine motor tasks, classroom display pieces, and keepsakes like certificates and cards — each resource is made with love, care, and first-hand classroom experience. My aim is always to help teachers, TAs, and parents support children in meaningful and creative ways. I hope you find something here to bring joy and inspiration to your setting!
Snowman Number Bonds to 5 – Matching Game with Free Worksheet
This hands-on number bonds to 5 matching game is perfect for helping children develop early addition skills in a fun and engaging way.
Each snowman is split into two parts:
The top half shows a number of buttons
The bottom half shows more buttons to complete the bond to 5
Simply print, cut, and laminate. Children can then mix and match the snowman halves to find all the number pairs that total 5.
Once confident, they can complete the free worksheet to reinforce their understanding.
Ideal for classroom maths areas or home learning during winter!
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Snowman Number Matching Game (0–10) – With Free Worksheet
This fun and engaging snowman-themed number matching game helps children practise number recognition and counting from 0 to 10.
Each snowman is split into two parts:
The top half features a written number on the hat
The bottom half shows buttons to count
Children can cut, match, and laminate the pieces to create an interactive game. Once confident with matching, they can consolidate their learning using the included worksheet.
Perfect for early maths development in both home and classroom settings!
#EYFSMaths #NumberMatching #WinterMaths #SnowmanGame #CountingTo10 #MathsActivities #EYFSCounting #FreeEYFSWorksheet #NumberRecognition #EarlyYearsLearning
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Dear Zoo Number Peg Cards
A set of 11 cards featuring characters from Dear Zoo.
Print and laminate for durability, then use with clothing pegs for an interactive counting activity.
Children place a peg on one of three numbers that represent how many animals are shown on each card.
Covers numbers from 0 to 10.
Perfect for early number recognition and fine motor skills development.
#DearZoo #NumberCards #EarlyYearsMath #CountingActivity #FineMotorSkills #EYFS
Nursery Rhymes & Songs Maths Bundle – Counting, Subtraction & More!
Description:
Enjoy this vibrant 7-file bundle packed with printable maths resources based on popular nursery rhymes and songs! Perfect for early years learners, this collection supports counting to 10 and early subtraction skills through familiar and fun themes such as:
5 Little Ducks
1 Elephant Went Out to Play
5 Little Monkeys
5 Little Men in a Flying Saucer
5 Currant Buns
10 Green Bottles
Walking Through the Jungle
Each file includes engaging activities to help children develop early maths skills using favourite rhymes and stories. Ideal for use at home or in the classroom.
If you find this bundle useful, please leave positive feedback! Don’t forget to check out my other themed resources for more fun learning.
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#NurseryRhymes #EarlyYearsMath #CountingTo10 #SubtractionActivities #PrintableMaths #EYFSResources #MathsBundle #MathsForKids #EarlyLearning
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Complete Anno’s Counting Book Maths Bundle – Flashcards, Worksheets & Activities
Description:
Dive into the world of Anno’s Counting Book with this comprehensive 3-part maths bundle designed for early learners! Covering numbers 0-12 and aligned with White Rose Maths, this set includes:
26 engaging worksheets focusing on number identification and 5 & 10 frames for numbers 0-12.
Flashcards featuring counting elements, numerals, written numbers, and counting blocks alongside beautiful themed illustrations from the book. Perfect size for hands-on learning and easy to print.
A 23-page activity pack with discussion cards on differences and changes, sorting seasons, ordering months, dressing for the weather, and more—ideal for developing math and reasoning skills in a playful, thematic way.
Together, these resources make counting, sorting, and number recognition fun and accessible for young learners.
If you enjoy this bundle, please leave positive feedback—it means a lot! Be sure to explore my other themed worksheets and maths activities.
#AnnosCountingBook #EarlyYearsMath #WhiteRoseMaths #NumberRecognition #CountingActivities #MathWorksheets #EYFSResources #SeasonalLearning #MathFlashcards #EarlyLearning
Balancing Act Freebie – Based on Balancing Act by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Description:
Enjoy this freebie inspired by Ellen Stoll Walsh’s delightful story Balancing Act. Follow two little mice playing on a see-saw as different animals join in, tipping the balance! This pack includes several pages where children can explore the concept of weight and balance by identifying which side is heavier. Perfect for introducing early math and physics concepts in a fun, story-based way.
If you find this resource useful, please leave positive feedback—it really helps! Don’t forget to check out my other engaging worksheets and activities.
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Valentine’s Day Early Years Maths Activity Pack – 10 Fun-Filled Pages
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this engaging 10-page maths activity pack designed especially for early years learners! Packed with a variety of themed tasks, children will develop key skills while enjoying festive fun. Activities include:
Odd one out puzzles to sharpen observation
Counting and matching numbers to amounts
Number bonds practice to build addition fluency
Creating and extending repeating patterns
More or less comparisons
‘Which one next?’ sequencing challenges
A fun dice game to practice number recognition and addition
Counting groups and simple addition exercises
Perfect for EYFS and KS1 classrooms, this pack encourages maths exploration with a seasonal twist. Print, laminate, and watch your learners blossom with confidence!
If you enjoy this resource, please leave positive feedback and explore my other early years and seasonal maths packs.
#ValentinesDay #EarlyYearsMaths #EYFS #KS1 #MathsActivities #NumberBonds #CountingGames #RepeatingPatterns #Addition #TeachingResources
Shape Sorting Post Office Activity
Bring festive fun and shape recognition together with this hands-on sorting game!
Included:
4 Post Boxes – each featuring a different 2D shape
25 Letters to Santa – each in envelopes shaped to match the post boxes (4 shapes in total)
Simply print, cut, and laminate the post boxes and letters. Attach each post box to a small cardboard box or container to create a post station.
Children can then “post” the letters into the correct shaped box, helping reinforce shape recognition in a fun, purposeful way.
Perfect for continuous provision, small group activities, or your classroom post office corner!
#EYFS #ShapeRecognition #ChristmasMaths #PostingGame #FineMotor #EarlyYears
Number Sorting Post Office Activity (1–5)
A festive, hands-on way to develop number recognition and counting skills!
Included:
5 Post Boxes – each clearly labelled with a number from 1 to 5
21 Letters to Santa – in a variety of rectangular sizes, ready to cut and laminate
Simply print and laminate the post boxes and attach them to small boxes or containers. Children then post the letters into the correct numbered box, encouraging them to recognise numerals and sort accurately.
Ideal for continuous provision, your classroom post office, or as a small group maths activity.
#EYFS #Counting #NumberRecognition #ChristmasMaths #PostingGame #EarlyYearsLearning
Festive Matching Maths Games – 2 Engaging Activities
This set includes two hands-on maths games perfect for early years learners. Each game features 5 gift boxes and 5 corresponding gifts to develop number recognition and shape matching skills through play.
Game 1:
Spots to 5
Match the number of spots on each gift to the correct numbered gift box (1 to 5).
Game 2:
Shape Matching
Each gift box displays a different 2D shape. Match the correct shaped gift to its box.
Simply print, cut, and laminate for a fun, reusable resource ideal for independent or guided group work.
#EYFSMaths #NumberMatching #ShapeMatching #EarlyYearsGames #ChristmasMaths #MathsThroughPlay
A simple and engaging cut-and-play pack to support the classic nursery rhyme Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.
Perfect for early years classrooms, this resource includes everything you need to bring the rhyme to life:
Includes:
1 colourful printable bed
5 cheeky monkey characters
Full rhyme text, ready to cut
Ideal for:
Circle time
Small group retelling
Story baskets or rhyme time
Roleplay and sequencing
Fine motor skills (cutting and placing)
Early literacy and rhyme recognition
Just print, cut, and laminate for lasting use in your setting.
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Inspired by the beautifully illustrated book Anno’s Counting, this set of number flashcards (0–12) is perfect for supporting number recognition and early counting skills in the EYFS.
Each flashcard includes:
✔ A number line visual (counting blocks up the side)
✔ The numeral (digit)
✔ The number word (written number)
✔ A themed image linked to each page of Anno’s Counting
✔ A clear counting representation
Designed to complement the White Rose Maths approach and ideal for both classroom displays and hands-on maths activities.
There are 2 flashcards per A4 page, making them easy to print at A5 or smaller depending on your needs. Just print, laminate, and use again and again!
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A fun and engaging rhyme resource based on the traditional song “One Elephant Went Out to Play.”
Perfect for nursery and early years settings to support counting, singing, and story retelling.
Included in this printable pack:
2 spider web mats (great for table or floor play)
2 sets of elephant characters:
• 1 set with numbers 1–5
• 1 plain set for open-ended use
Lyrics to the rhyme
Children can act out the song, practise counting, and build early number recognition skills. Ideal for singing sessions, small group activities, and tuff trays.
Print, cut, and laminate for continued classroom use.
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Explore numbers and the concept of zero with this 16-page maths activity pack inspired by None the Number by Oliver Jeffers. Designed for early years and KS1 learners, these hands-on activities focus on counting, number bonds, positional language, and shape sorting.
Included in this pack:
✔ Counting up to 5 and identifying zero
✔ Creating zero and other numbers using 5 frames
✔ Making a cubed number line
✔ Number bonds to 5 and 10
✔ Selecting numbers and comparing amounts
✔ Positional language activities
✔ Weight and sorting shapes exercises
Perfect for integrating story themes with foundational maths skills.
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