Learning objectives/outcomes: England: (NNS/ ELG) Count reliably up to 10 everyday objects. Northern Ireland: Foundation Stage: Number
Counting and Number Recognition:
- Count forwards from 1 and from different starting points using numbers appropriate to the children.
- Recognise numerals, initially up to 5/10
Understanding Number (Cardinal Number)
- count objects in the course of the day
- develop an understanding of one-to-one correspondence and know that the size of a set is given by the last number in the count.
- match numerals to sets
Key Stage 1: Processes
- Select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task
Key Stage 1: Number
- Count, read, write and order whole numbers initially up to 10 Scotland: (3-5 Framework)
- understand and use mathematical processes such as matching, sorting, grouping, counting and measuring.
- apply these processes in solving mathematical problems.
- identify and use numbers up to ten during play activities and counting games.
(5-14 Guidelines)
Level A: Work with whole numbers 0 to 20
Additional information: Megahops: The maximum number of megahops awarded in this activity is 1. The award is given when a child successfully completes the activity and is not dependent on how many questions the child gets right or wrong. Location in Spark Island: Spark Park: Farm Related activity information: Down on the Farm extensions of this activity can be found which practise counting to 5, counting and sorting to 5 and counting and sorting to 10.
SEN information
Suitable for children with Moderate and Specific Learning Difficulties including Dyscalculia. A fun activity that is great for reinforcement and consolidation of learning. This activity will also be suitable for some children with severe learning difficulties. This activity has full sound. Text is read for children, which should ensure the activity can be undertaken by children who are not confident readers or who have difficulties with reading, thereby giving all children the opportunity to succeed at the activity and also gain a sense of independence.
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