Counting, including Sequences
Counting up and remembering the order of numbers, number sequences to encourage children to find the rule or the missing number are here too.
Add numbers to the number track
Visit in a new windowNumbers to 20. Encourages careful counting.
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Amazing moving number line
Visit in a new windowNumber line to 100. An amazing resource where jottings remain on the line even when scrolling along it. You'll see when you give it a try. Perfect for repeated subtraction or addition.
3,997 hits
Blank duck shoot number line to 10
Visit in a new windowWhat a super resource. 1 and 10 are given. The rest of the numbers are hidden by ducks. You are given a number to shoot - count along the ducks and click on the duck corresponding to the number. Ideal for all ages will suit lower ability Ks2 as well as Ks1.
6,812 hits
Calculations with number line support
Visit in a new windowWe love the way these simple calculations give the user a number line to support each calculation.
2,918 hits
Challenging numerical sequences
Visit in a new windowAt last, some seriously challenging sequences for upper Ks2. We got 2,4,6,10,16,?,? first. Think about it!
4,353 hits
Count and order
Visit in a new windowCount the objects to 5 and 6. There's also a super order the numbers activity. Super for Ks1.
4,669 hits
Count groups to 5
Visit in a new windowPick up the ladybirds and put them into the boxes with the numbers marked on 2 spots to box 2 etc.
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1,750 hits
Count in 10s duck shoot
Visit in a new windowIf you are counting in tens and want to begin to think of number lines - this is a great way to make the connection.
4,323 hits
Count in 2s
Visit in a new windowA fast and furious counting game. Use your fins to catch the fish! A winner.
5,478 hits
Count the objects to 10
Visit in a new windowJust count the pictures and enter the number with a keyboard.
2,543 hits
Counters
Visit in a new windowCount up in ones, tens, hundreds, tenths, hundredths and thousandths. Can be used to investigate place value by asking "what happens when this digit goes up past 9?"
1,553 hits
Counters on a hundred square
Visit in a new windowMake transparent counters to be placed on the hundred square.
2,122 hits
Counting stick
Visit in a new windowThis counting stick does all the work for you. Type in your start and end number and it works out the divisions. Fantastic!
1,917 hits
Counting up to 10
Visit in a new windowPut the children on the bus. Never asked to count more than ten on to the bus. Can be a bit fiddly getting the children to stick to the bus - try before use. Links nicely to a local area topic.
2,524 hits
Decimal number line
Visit in a new windowA great tool. Create your own decimal number lines.
1,264 hits
Ducks digits ordering numbers
Visit in a new window3 levels First includes numbers from 5-38 to get you started. You must complete the first level to progress.
2,771 hits
Ghost sequence - counting down in 10s
Visit in a new windowThe ghosts have a number sequence on - but one ghost is missing a number. Click on the number that fits correctly into the sequence. Great for talking about patterns.
3,936 hits
Ghost sequence - counting down in 1s
Visit in a new windowThe ghosts have a number sequence on - but one ghost is missing a number. Click on the number that fits correctly into the sequence. Great for talking about patterns. Requires Flash to work.
2,517 hits
Ghost sequence - counting down in 2s
Visit in a new windowThe ghosts have a number sequence on - but one ghost is missing a number. Click on the number that fits correctly into the sequence. Great for talking about patterns.
2,208 hits
Ghost sequence - going up in 10s
Visit in a new windowThe ghosts have a number sequence on - but one ghost is missing a number. Click on the number that fits correctly into the sequence. Great for talking about patterns.
3,282 hits
Ghost sequence - going up in 1s
Visit in a new windowThe ghosts have a number sequence on - but one ghost is missing a number. Click on the number that fits correctly into the sequence. Great for talking about patterns.
2,535 hits
Ghost sequence - going up in 2s
Visit in a new windowThe ghosts have a number sequence on - but one ghost is missing a number. Click on the number that fits correctly into the sequence. Great for talking about patterns.
2,716 hits
Ghost sequence - going up in 3s
Visit in a new windowThe ghosts have a number sequence on - but one ghost is missing a number. Click on the number that fits correctly into the sequence. Great for talking about patterns.
2,132 hits
Ghost sequence - going up in 5s
Visit in a new windowThe ghosts have a number sequence on - but one ghost is missing a number. Click on the number that fits correctly into the sequence. Great for talking about patterns.
2,998 hits
Hundred square
Visit in a new windowMake your own, select the starting number and what you want it to go up in. Great for counting, tables, multiples, you name it.
2,780 hits
Interactive numberline
Visit in a new windowThis super interactive number line allows you to click on a number to highlight it with a colour, the changing step size means you can create your own sequences and the hide-show function means you'll not need the wad of post-its ever again.
2,894 hits
Join the dots
Visit in a new windowThe dots need to be joined but who will be able to count to 29! Great for counting and fine motor skills.
2,143 hits
Know your hundred square
Visit in a new windowA blank 100 square. You are given a number. Can you click on it's location. You can bring in lots of addition and subtraction - as well as counting in 10s with this activity. Very adaptable resource for Ks1 plus.
4,169 hits
Knowing 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Visit in a new windowPop the children onto the ride in the right order - goes up to 10th. Drag them to the front of the roller-coaster. Try being clever and putting one to a seat gets you nowhere - can be fiddly. Think about it as the order they get on - not their position on the seats.
1,564 hits
Lifeguard count in tens and ones
Visit in a new windowSave the person at number ......28. So first add 10 twice then click add 1, 8 times. Super, can be used for place value too.
2,010 hits
Lulu and the train - counting to ten
Visit in a new windowCount the passengers then click on the answer or type it in for difficult levels. Starts with low numbers around 6.
934 hits
Mathematical patterns
Visit in a new windowHere's some super resources on all sorts of exciting activities for confident Ks2. Squares on a Chessboard A Trick with a Calendar Permutations Square Number Patterns Calculator Patterns 1 Calculator Patterns 2 Powerful Number Patterns Magic Squares Number writing practice! Fibonacci Puzzles
2,067 hits
Missing number
Visit in a new windowFind the missing numbers in the sequence and click on the butterfly. A fair range of numbers. It seems to jump in even steps of 1s,2s,10s etc....
4,186 hits
Mystery number between 1 and 50
Visit in a new windowGuess the number activity - trial and error. You will get some good discussion about strategies from this one.
From a simple site full of activities that children will enjoy playing on their own. No nonsense - just child-friendly mental maths puzzles and games.
889 hits
Number line that can be customised
Visit in a new windowAmbleside's numberline is great. You can easily alter the start number and the increments. It includes decimals and negative numbers. The draggable squares encourage discussion.
1,542 hits
Number lines generator
Visit in a new windowThis site is superb. Type in the number you wish to begin with, end with and then select the increment. So you're able to get that number line you always wanted, from 34 to 65 with increments of 14. Not that you're awkward, of course.
1,363 hits
Order numbers which you choose
Visit in a new windowSo simple, but this really will save you time. It's not snazzy and slick, but it does work. Order any random numbers which are randomly picked by the computer between to two numbers you put in.
1,147 hits
Paintable hundred square (0-100) no numbers until square clicked
Visit in a new windowClick on any blank square. The number is revealed. Good activity to encourage counting, use of the hundred square or patterns and sequences. Great.
3,338 hits
Paintable hundred square (0-99) no numbers until square clicked
Visit in a new windowClick on any blank square. The number is revealed. Good activity to encourage counting, use of the hundred square or patterns and sequences. Great.
1,197 hits
Prime numbers sifter
Visit in a new windowYou type a number, then sift it to see if it is a prime number.
2,213 hits
Range of sequences
Visit in a new windowA huge range of sequences to choose from. Great for Ks1 and Ks2.
4,635 hits
Sequence square
Visit in a new windowThis brain boggler will test the brightest. Create your own sequence square. Type in your own numbers and increment for a bespoke task. We love this as a morning maths task during registration. Easy to set up, challenging and different every day.
2,039 hits
Sequences which you create
Visit in a new windowIdeal for Ks2, it's a great teacher led activity where you type in the start number and size of step. Super from Crick.
1,738 hits
Shapes and numbers
Visit in a new windowStarts with a simple click on the numbers in the right order - to ten. Great for Ks1.
1,049 hits
Snakes and ladders game
Visit in a new windowPerfect for young children learning to count. also fits into addition.
2,400 hits
Square numbers sequence
Visit in a new windowJust type in the missing number. A great activity for Ks2.
1,816 hits
Teddy numbers
Visit in a new windowIncludes digits 1-5, 1-10 and 1-15. Also the same categories with words. Share out the sweets ie give teddy 4 sweets from the jar.
2,700 hits
The sequencer
Visit in a new windowWe like this visual activity suitable for Ks1 and most Ks2. Change the steps and work out the missing numbers. You can choose the step size. A Crick resource.
2,591 hits
Triangular numbers sequence
Visit in a new windowFill in the missing number in the sequence. Great for upper KS2.
1,947 hits
Using a number line Javelin game
Visit in a new window3 Levels to choose. Type in where te javelin landed. The first level starts with a 0-30 number line with the javelin landing on numbers like 20 and 26.
1,928 hits
Visual bead sequence to complete
Visit in a new windowJust complete the sequence by colouring the beads. Ideal for KS1 and lower KS2.
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