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This activity is recommended for use with an interactive whiteboard

Practising simple counting to 10.

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Learning objectives/outcomes:
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
Teaching SuggestionsTeaching Suggestions
Printable ResourcesPicture cut-outs for counting (1)
Printable ResourcesPicture cut-outs for counting (2)
Clip ArtPrintable assessment sheet
Additional informationAdditional 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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