Looking for engaging and effective counting resources for EYFS and KS1 pupils? You’ve come to the right place! Our carefully created collection of counting activities is designed to help children build strong declarative maths skills, giving them the confidence they need in understanding numbers, counting sequences, and basic number operations. These counting resources are perfect for busy teachers looking to support early maths development in fun, interactive, and meaningful ways.

Why Use Counting Resources?

Counting is one of the most fundamental skills children develop in the early years. It lays the groundwork for all future maths learning, from simple addition and subtraction to more complex problem-solving. EYFS and KS1 pupils are at a critical stage in their development, and using high-quality counting resources ensures they build a solid foundation in numeracy.

Whether you’re searching for printable counting worksheets, interactive number games, or hands-on counting activities, these resources help pupils engage with numbers in different contexts, boosting their understanding and confidence in maths.

What Makes Our Counting Resources Effective?

Our EYFS and KS1 counting resources are designed to be versatile and easy to use, fitting perfectly into your maths lessons. These resources are not only educational but also engaging, colourful, and child-friendly, ensuring that pupils stay motivated while learning. They’re great for use in maths lessons, whether as lesson starters, quick brain breaks, or end of day activities.

Key features of our counting resources:

• Declarative counting skills: These activities focus on helping children grasp declarative counting, which refers to their ability to count objects, recite number sequences, and recognise patterns in numbers.
• Progression-based activities: We offer a range of counting resources that cater to different ability levels, helping you differentiate your teaching. From simple counting to 10 for EYFS pupils to more advanced counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s for KS1, our resources grow with your pupils.
• Printable worksheets: Perfect for quick and easy lesson planning, our printable counting worksheets save you time and effort. Simply download and print as many copies as you need.
• Interactive counting games: Our interactive counting games are perfect for whole-class teaching, encouraging participation and engagement. Use them with interactive whiteboards or tablets for a dynamic learning experience.
• Hands-on activities: Practical counting activities, such as using number lines or counting objects, help children develop a tactile understanding of numbers. These activities are perfect for small groups or individual practice.
• No prep required: Our resources are ready to use straight away. There’s no need to spend hours preparing – just download, print, or load them onto your interactive whiteboard.

How to Use Our Counting Resources

• Our counting resources can be used flexibly throughout the school day. Here are some ideas for how you might incorporate them into your teaching:
• Maths starters: Use a quick counting activity as a warm-up at the start of your maths lesson. This gets pupils thinking about numbers right away and prepares them for the rest of the lesson.
• Morning or end-of-day activities: Counting is a great way to start or finish the day. Use a fun counting game or challenge to settle pupils down in the morning or wind down at the end of the day.
• Individual or small group work: These resources are perfect for supporting pupils working independently or in small groups. Use hands-on counting activities during centre time or as part of your differentiated learning approach.
• Assessment: Need to check how your pupils are progressing with their counting skills? Our counting worksheets are perfect for formative assessment. You can use them to track pupils’ understanding and identify areas where they might need more support.

Support Pupil Progress with Mrs Mactivity

At Mrs Mactivity, we’re committed to helping teachers support pupil progress through high-quality, engaging counting resources. Our counting activities not only save you time but also ensure that your pupils are developing the essential maths skills they need to succeed. With our easy-to-use, visually appealing, and effective counting resources, your pupils will be excited to learn and eager to show off their counting skills!

Explore our full range of counting resources today and discover how they can transform your maths teaching, helping children build strong foundations in number and counting that will last them a lifetime. Whether you’re looking for a quick maths starter or a more in-depth counting activity, Mrs Mactivity has everything you need to support your EYFS and KS1 pupils on their maths journey.