Reading and writing numbers up to 100
Roll 2 dice. Look what you got, which numbers can you make? Write down the possibilities. Teach…
Counting on and back in ones, twos, fives, tens to 100
Count in 1s Make sure your child is secure with counting in 1s before moving on to counting in a…
Counting and recognising numbers up to 20
Recognising numbers to 20 Linking maths with literacy is super easy and allows your child to free…
Counting out a number of objects from a larger group
Count dried coloured pasta from a tray. Ask "we need 5 pieces in this bowl for teddy please…
Using a number line to count on and back
Make a number line to 20 Try to establish daily challenges and count on or back first using a…
Estimating a number of objects and checking by counting
Put water beads, marbles and water in a water tray. Ask your children to hide when you fill up a…
Asking and answering simple questions by counting the number of objects in each category and sorting the categories by quantity.
Go for a nature walk and bring a bunch of treasures. Unpack them at home (maybe in the garden) then…
Counting aloud in ones, twos, fives, tens
Count in 2s Super Tip: Count in pattern: count '1' quietly and '2' loud, '3' quietly and '4' loud…
Counting forward and backward in steps of 2, 3, 5 and 10
Count in 2s In Year 2 your child should be quite comftable counting in 2s. Now they are expected to…
