Lunar New Year – I Spy and Count

Celebrate Lunar New Year while supporting early maths development with this Lunar New Year Themed I Spy and Count worksheet, specially designed for EYFS and early years learners. This engaging counting activity helps children practise counting objects up to 5, building strong foundations in early number skills. Children are encouraged to carefully spot, count and record the number of festive Lunar New Year–themed objects, promoting one-to-one correspondence, number recognition and counting accuracy. The colourful, themed illustrations help maintain focus and motivation while making learning fun and meaningful. Perfect for maths lessons, early morning work, continuous provision, independent tasks or small group activities, this worksheet offers repeated opportunities for children to practise counting in a supportive, low-pressure way. It also supports the development of concentration, visual discrimination and early recording skills. Ideal for use in nurseries, reception classrooms or home learning, this resource combines seasonal engagement with purposeful maths practice, helping children build confidence and understanding of numbers up to 5 in a festive Lunar New Year context.