Lunar New Year – I Spy and Count

Support confident counting and number fluency with this Lunar New Year Themed Year 1 I Spy and Count worksheet, designed to help children develop secure counting skills up to 20. This engaging maths activity encourages pupils to carefully spot, count and record quantities, reinforcing accuracy and attention to detail. As children search for and count the Lunar New Year–themed objects, they practise one-to-one correspondence, number recognition and careful counting strategies. The clear structure and repeated counting opportunities help children build confidence while consolidating key Year 1 maths skills. This worksheet is ideal for use during maths lessons, early morning work, linked provision or independent practice. The festive Lunar New Year theme helps maintain motivation and engagement, making it a meaningful way to revisit and reinforce counting to 20 in a fun, accessible context. Perfect for Year 1 classrooms, this resource supports the transition from early counting into more secure number understanding, helping children develop accuracy, independence and confidence in their maths learning.