Odd and Even Sorting
Use a ten frame and counters to explore odd and even numbers. A hands-on maths activity that helps children spot patterns and build number sense.
Patterns on the Frame
Use a ten frame and colourful counters to make and copy patterns. A playful maths activity that builds sequencing, memory, and early multiplication skills.
Race to Fill the Frame (with Dice)
Roll the dice and race to fill your ten frame! A fun, fast-paced maths game that builds counting, addition, and turn-taking skills.
Missing Spots Game
Place counters on the ten frame and ask what’s missing. A quick, visual subtraction game that helps children master number bonds to 10.
Ten Frame Snap (with Number Cards)
Turn over a card and race to fill the ten frame with the right number of counters. A fun matching game for practising counting and number recognition.
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.
What Is Subitising – and Why Is It So Important for Your Child?
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 …

