- Younger children should have regular practise at recognising numbers up to 10. Lots of counting and grouping of everyday objects will help to reinforce good number sense.
- When children are ready to start writing numbers, correct formation is really important. Try this 0 – 20 Number Formation sheet for practise.
- Counting on and backwards is a really crucial skill to master. Number tracks and number lines can help reinforce this.
- Consolidation of number bonds to 10 is a really important next step and helps massively when adding and subtracting. There are loads of free resources out there and you can play simple games yourself but why not try a Number Bonds to 10 Wordsearch or a Number Bonds to 10 Matching Game?
- Once you have mastered number bonds to 10, move on to 20 through to 100.
- By the end of primary school, children should know, off-by-heart, the times-tables from 1×1 to 12×12. Regular practise is really helpful and there are loads of free online games to make the learning fun.
Useful websites
- Maths is Fun! Lots of advice and subject knowledge guidance is available here:
- NRich: Head to the Primary Pupils section for lots of games and activities.
- ICT Games: Lots of free online games are available here: