Number Bonds to 10
Use a ten frame and two colours of counters to find all the ways to make 10. A simple maths game that builds number bonds and early addition skills.
Pattern Maker
Make, copy, and extend repeating patterns with counters. A playful maths activity that develops visual memory and early problem-solving skills.
Fill the Frame
Use a ten frame and counters to show numbers and make 10. A hands-on maths activity that helps children see patterns and build number confidence.
Counter Stacks: Build and Compare
Build towers of counters, compare taller and shorter, and match them to numbers. A hands-on maths activity that develops counting and early comparison skills.
Counters & Dice: Roll, Count, Create
Roll the dice and play with counters! A fun maths game where children count, copy patterns, build arrangements, and even practice early addition.
Be the Teacher: Maths Play Invitation with Counters
Invite your child to ‘be the teacher’ with counters and a whiteboard. A fun, open-ended way to explore counting, sorting, and number play.
Mini Number Stories
Turn maths into a story with this playful addition and subtraction game. Use counters to act out little number stories, then let your child invent their own adventures.
More or Fewer Game
A simple comparing game that introduces maths language like “more,” “fewer,” and “equal.” Perfect for building early problem-solving skills while children play with counters.
Make 5 / Make 10
Explore number bonds in a playful way using counters in two colours. Children discover all the different ways to make 5 or 10 and can even record them as number sentences.
Counting and Sorting Game
Practice counting, colour recognition, and fine motor skills with this quick sorting game. All you need is a handful of counters to create fun “colour trains” and even try early subtraction.
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If you’ve never heard the word “subitising” before, don’t worry — you’re not alone! But this powerful early maths skill plays a huge role in how your child learns …
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