Maths Out Loud

Counting

Pair up children and give them a number to hold. Make sure that each pair has a different number up to 12 or 13 or 14 or 15, depending on the size of your class.

Count slowly to 20 together. When each number is said the pair holding it must stand up! If they miss their number, they must stay seated.

The first time you do this, some pairs will forget to stand at the right time. Practise until everyone can do it perfectly!

Ask questions: Which number comes before your number? Which number comes after your number?

Chants/Rhymes/Songs

Five Currant Buns (see resources).

Sing and act out this rhyme and continue until no currant buns are left in the baker’s shop.

Story

10 Black Dots by Donald Crews.