Number Puzzle

Resources

  • Scissors
  • Coloured Paper
  • Felt Tip Pen

Steps

  • Step 1: Start by drawing 4 vertical random lines to divide paper into 5 parts.

  • Step 2: Draw one random horizontal line.

  • Step 3: Write numbers in order 1 to 10 in each box.

  • Step 4: Cut the numbers out.

TIP: Play with your child to join puzzle together.

Number activity

Resources

  • Scissors
  • 6 pieces of different coloured paper
  • 5 different coloured crayons/felt tip pens

Steps

  • Step 1:Using a piece of paper, cut out a big oval shape

  • Step 2:

With your child draw 5 different shapes using the 5 different coloured crayons/felt tips. For example, orange crayon or felt pen for a circle, blue for a triangle etc. You can use whatever colours you have!

  • Step 3: Write numbers inside the shapes using the same colour as the shape.

  • Step 4: Using the 5 remaining coloured pieces of paper, draw and cut out the shapes to match those on the oval paper

  • Step 5: Write the numbers 1 to 5 on the shapes.

  • TIP-Play with your child or siblings matching the shapes, numbers or colours together! Remember to have fun!

Caterpillar number activity

Resources

  • A4 white paper
  • Coloured paper
  • 5 cupcake cases
  • Glue stick
  • Felt tip pen

Steps: 

  • Step 1: Draw a circle on the top left corner of the white paper.

  • Step 2: Draw a caterpillar face, eyes, mouth and antennas.

  • Step 3:  Write in each cupcake case a number from 1-5.

  • Step 4: Stick the cupcake cases in order from 1-5.

  • Step 5: Cut out 5 circles that fit into the cupcake cases from the coloured paper.

  • Step 6: Write a number from 1-5 on the coloured circles that relate to the number on the cupcake cases.

Tip: Play with your child by matching the number to the colour. Have fun!