An interactive number formation and counting activity Minibeast Numbers An interactive number formation and counting activity

Notes for Teachers This activity has two sections: Counting Number formation It has been designed with young children in mind and is easy to use: just choose the section you require from the ‘Choose an activity’ screen. Clicking on a button like this will return you to the activity choice homepage. Clicking on a button like this will return you to the ‘Choose an Activity’ page. Click this button if you wish to exit ‘Minibeast Numbers’

Choose an Activity

Click on the number of your choice.

Click on the magic pencil to get it moving! Watch the magic pencil! Click on the magic pencil to get it moving!

Click on the magic pencil to get it moving! Watch the magic pencil! Click on the magic pencil to get it moving!

Click on the magic pencil to get it moving! Watch the magic pencil! Click on the magic pencil to get it moving!

Click on the magic pencil to get it moving! Watch the magic pencil! Click on the magic pencil to get it moving!

Click on the magic pencil to get it moving! Watch the magic pencil! Click on the magic pencil to get it moving! Now take your pencil off and draw a line down to make a four!

Click on the magic pencil to get it moving! Watch the magic pencil! Click on the magic pencil to get it moving! Now take your pencil off and draw a line across to make a five!

Click on the magic pencil to get it moving! Watch the magic pencil! Click on the magic pencil to get it moving!

Click on the magic pencil to get it moving! Watch the magic pencil! Click on the magic pencil to get it moving!

Click on the magic pencil to get it moving! Watch the magic pencil! Click on the magic pencil to get it moving!

Click on the magic pencil to get it moving! Watch the magic pencil! Click on the magic pencil to get it moving!

Let’s count Count the objects on the screen. As you click on the items the corresponding number will appear. Count from left to right except when directed otherwise.

Choose a minibeast to count

How many snails? 3 snails three snails

How many spiders? 1 spider one spider

How many bees? 6 bees six bees

Start here and count in a clockwise direction How many butterflies? Start here and count in a clockwise direction 7 butterflies seven butterflies

How many dragonflies? 5 dragonflies five dragonflies

How many ants? 8 ants eight ants

How many ladybirds? 10 ladybirds ten ladybirds

How many grasshoppers? 4 grasshoppers four grasshoppers

Start here and count in a clockwise direction How many fireflies? Start here and count in a clockwise direction 9 fireflies nine fireflies

How many worms? 2 worms two worms

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