1 - 10 and Counting

$89.95

So, your little person is ready to learn the numbers from 1 to 10. This is a really exciting time for you all and it’s important that you get it right. You see it’s not just a matter of memorizing the numbers 1 to 10 in the correct order. It takes an organised and measured approach.
Your child needs to understand what maths is all about and so needs to first be introduced to pre-number concepts. Just like we don’t throw them on a bicycle straight up, we gradually make the journey there – from tricycle, to balance bike to training wheels, the same is needed in learning math. It’s important to remember not to move forward until they’ve hit that lightbulb moment.

So, your little person is ready to learn the numbers from 1 to 10. This is a really exciting time for you all and it’s important that you get it right. You see it’s not just a matter of memorizing the numbers 1 to 10 in the correct order. It takes an organised and measured approach.
Your child needs to understand what maths is all about and so needs to first be introduced to pre-number concepts. Just like we don’t throw them on a bicycle straight up, we gradually make the journey there – from tricycle, to balance bike to training wheels, the same is needed in learning math. It’s important to remember not to move forward until they’ve hit that lightbulb moment.

Firstly, let’s look at pre number concepts and what they are. They include:

  • Being able to identify and name numbers

  • Listening and practising to count

  • Classifying and categorising number groups

  • Sorting, sequencing and comparing numbers

  • Playing with number patterns

  • Matching by attributes

  • Measuring

  • Number value and worth

  • The use of specific terminology and vocabulary

What they need is a concrete measure, a hands-on understanding to apply, reason and ‘see’ math in day-to- day life. Don’t just ‘do math’, play with it, show how it is useful, practise it and have fun. There are so many opportunities around every day for you to use to practise and nurture number sense in your child. You can count your steps to the car, talk about why houses are numbered, why following a recipe is necessary, a phone number..... Show how numbers matter!

This pack is designed to compliment and assist your child do all these and help build a solid foundation for further learning in maths. Enjoy it!

Pack inclusions:

  • 15 practice activity work cards laminated for re-use and durability

  • ‘trace and write’ activity work cards for numbers 1-10, laminated

  • Make Your Own Number Book

  • ‘Best Books’ list

  • Construct 5 funny numbers

  • 10 laminated Number Cards

  • 10 laminated Word Cards

  • 10 laminated Symbol Cards

  • 12 laminated Counting Cards

  • Games: Number Leap Frog, Missing Numbers, Order my Numbers, Roll and Cover, There was an Old Man who Swallowed Numbers, Connect Four, Number Run

  • Progress Charts

  • 10-piece puzzle

  • Materials: a whiteboard marker, 10 pegs, scissors, water dropper, glue stick, 10-sided die, coloured pencils, sidewalk chalk, a cotton tote to store your pack

    • Not supplied: a stapler, food colouring, a tray and cover (e.g. tea-towel)