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Ice Cream Number Counting helps children to recognise numbers 1 to 10. Children need to add the correct number of ice creams to the corresponding number. Number recognition is important for children because it promotes confidence and encourages flexible thinking. It allows children to create a relationship with numbers and be able to talk about math as a language.

Sea Fish Number Counting is a counting activity from 1 to 10 for children to match the correct number of corresponding fish onto the number mat. This activity is great for number recognition, for children learning their numbers, one-to-one correspondence, and more. Fishes have been included that can be printed and used for this activity. Fish toys, playdough, sea creatures can also be used for counting. 

Ladybug Counting Spots enhances children's counting skills and number sense. Counting the spots on each ladybug encourages repeated counting, which reinforces number sequences and builds foundational math skills. Also, by matching the number of spots to the numeral, children link abstract symbols with concrete quantities, strengthening number literacy. Children can colour in the correct corresponding number or these can be laminated and pegs can be clipped onto the correct number. 

Count and Write Fishes encourages children to count the fishes and write the corresponding numeral. This helps children understand the concept of quantity, building a firm foundation for mathematical learning. 

Sloth Number Counting enables children to recognise and identify the number on the counting mat and add the correct number of sloths. This is a great way for children to recognise and learn numbers and for one to one correspondence.

Bee Counting Cards encourage children to recognise the number on the counting mat and to match the correct number of bees. This is a great way for children to learn number recognition and one-to-one correspondence. 

Butterfly and Flower Number Count Flower enables children to add the correct number of butterflies corresponding to the number on the flower. This helps children with identifying numbers and supports number recognition and one-to-one correspondence. The butterflies provided can be cut out and glued onto each flower. These can also be laminated and used as play dough mats.

Nemo Fish Counting enables children to recognise the number on the theme background and add the corresponding number of nemos to the fish bowl. This activity encourages children with number recognition, one-to-one correspondence and learning numbers.

The 1 To 10 In Different Languages Posters enable children to learn to count from 1 to 10 in languages around the world. This is a fun way for children to learn each other's languages and Educators can include this into group time.

St Patrick's Day I Spy is a great counting game for children, Children have to count the correct picture objects and write the correct amount next to the picture. These can be laminated and children can circle the objects as they count. Great to use for St Patrick's Day.

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