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L4 – WWW – Reception Count Actions to 10

Teach EYFS pupils to count actions up to 10 with this interactive maths pack. Includes slides, movement-based activities, and independent tasks—no worksheets required. Perfect for Reception lessons, small groups, or active learning.

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Make counting active and engaging with this EYFS Maths Resource Pack, focusing on counting actions up to 10.Perfect for Reception learners, this pack helps children link numbers to movement through fun, interactive slides and practical activities—no worksheets needed. Children practise counting reliably to 10 by performing and observing actions such as clapping, jumping, or tapping. With prompts like “Clap 5 times” or “Jump 8 times,” pupils engage their whole body in learning, reinforcing one-to-one correspondence and strengthening number fluency in a playful way. Independent activities encourage pupils to follow number cards and repeat actions the correct number of times, providing opportunities for kinaesthetic learning. A plenary recap brings the class together to review and celebrate counting skills. What’s Included in the Pack? ✔ Teaching slides introducing counting through physical actions ✔ Interactive starter activities like clapping, jumping, and tapping ✔ Guided counting tasks up to 10 with movement prompts ✔ Independent activities using number cards and action repetition ✔ A plenary recap to consolidate learning outcomes Why Teachers Love This Pack: ✔ Designed for EYFS / Reception statutory maths learning goals ✔ Active and engaging—perfect for kinaesthetic learners ✔ No worksheets required, just movement and fun ✔ Flexible for whole-class teaching, PE integration, or small-group sessions Curriculum Links: This pack supports the EYFS Statutory Framework for Mathematics by helping children: ✔ Count reliably up to 10 actions ✔ Strengthen one-to-one correspondence and fluency ✔ Connect numbers to physical movement for deeper learning Whether introducing counting to 10 for the first time or reinforcing it through active play, this resource makes early maths practical, fun, and memorable. Download today and bring counting to life with active maths learning!Read more

Make counting active and engaging with this EYFS Maths Resource Pack, focusing on counting actions up to 10.Perfect for Reception learners, this pack helps children link numbers to movement through fun, interactive slides and practical activities—no worksheets needed. Children practise counting reliably to 10 by performing and observing actions such as clapping, jumping, or tapping. With prompts like “Clap 5 times” or “Jump 8 times,” pupils engage their whole body in learning, reinforcing one-to-one correspondence and strengthening number fluency in a playful way. Independent activities encourage pupils to follow number cards and repeat actions the correct number of times, providing opportunities for kinaesthetic learning. A plenary recap brings the class together to review and celebrate counting skills. What’s Included in the Pack? ✔ Teaching slides introducing counting through physical actions ✔ Interactive starter activities like clapping, jumping, and tapping ✔ Guided counting tasks up to 10 with movement prompts ✔ Independent activities using number cards and action repetition ✔ A plenary recap to consolidate learning outcomes Why Teachers Love This Pack: ✔ Designed for EYFS / Reception statutory maths learning goals ✔ Active and engaging—perfect for kinaesthetic learners ✔ No worksheets required, just movement and fun ✔ Flexible for whole-class teaching, PE integration, or small-group sessions Curriculum Links: This pack supports the EYFS Statutory Framework for Mathematics by helping children: ✔ Count reliably up to 10 actions ✔ Strengthen one-to-one correspondence and fluency ✔ Connect numbers to physical movement for deeper learning Whether introducing counting to 10 for the first time or reinforcing it through active play, this resource makes early maths practical, fun, and memorable. Download today and bring counting to life with active maths learning!

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Working Without Worksheets, Early Years25 numbered lessons

  1. Lesson 2– WWW – Reception Count Objects to 5
  2. Lesson 3– WWW – Reception Count Objects to 10
  3. Lesson 4 · you are here– WWW – Reception Count Actions to 10
  4. Lesson 5– WWW – Reception Count Actions to 10
  5. Lesson 6– WWW – Reception Subitising

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