Summer Puzzle Strips – Reception

Support early maths development with this engaging Reception Summer Puzzle Strips resource, designed to align with Early Learning Goal counting objectives. This hands-on activity provides a fun and interactive way for children to practise number recognition, ordering and sequencing within 10 in a bright, summer-themed context. Ideal for use in Reception classrooms, early years settings or at home, children piece together laminated strips by ordering numbers from 1 to 10 to reveal colourful summer images, including a sun, a crab and a starfish. This practical activity encourages active learning while helping children build confidence with early number skills. Perfect for continuous provision, small group work or independent learning, this resource also supports the development of fine motor skills, problem-solving and visual recognition. Key features: Supports Early Learning Goal counting objectives Number sequencing from 1 to 10 Hands-on, interactive puzzle strips Create a sun, crab and starfish images Encourages fine motor skills and problem-solving Suitable for Reception and early years settings Ideal for laminating and repeated use This Reception summer maths resource is a fun and effective way to reinforce early number skills while keeping children engaged during the summer term.