This numeracy teaching pack for the Foundation Stage gets the children to count and record numbers of school equipment that can be found in different trays around the classroom. The class can use everyday language to describe and compare the objects recorded on their pictogram.

Download this teaching pack including a lesson plan, classroom activities and an interactive presentation to teach the children to count and record numbers of school equipment that can be found in different trays around the classroom

Learning Objectives

Count reliably with numbers from one to twenty on pictograms. Use everyday language to compare quantities and objects to match a specific theme.

Learning Outcomes

I can record the numbers of objects counted to twenty using a pictogram. I can use the correct language to compare the number of objects counted.

Classroom Trays

Display posters for whole class discussion to help the children identify and describe school equipment that can be found in trays in the classroom

Classroom Trays (pictures)

Activity to help the children count and record numbers of school equipment that can be found in different trays around the classroom

Classroom Trays (words)

Activity to help the children count and record numbers of school equipment that can be found in different trays around the classroom

Classroom Trays (template)

Activity to help the children count and record numbers of school equipment that can be found in different trays around the classroom

Classroom Trays

Interactive activity to help the children count and record numbers of school equipment that can be found in different trays around the classroom

Download this teaching pack including a lesson plan, classroom activities and an interactive presentation to teach the children to count and record numbers of school equipment that can be found in different trays around the classroom

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