Early years subitising

  • The Box Game
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    The box game

    Age
    3 to 5
    In this game, children will use their addition and subtraction skills to keep track of the number of toys hidden inside a box when toys are added in or taken out.
  • Show Me
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    Show me

    Age
    3 to 5
    In this task, children will learn different ways of representing the same number.
  • Owl's Packing List
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    Owl's packing list

    Age
    3 to 5
    In this activity, children can practise reading numbers and counting items in order to help Owl pack for his holiday.
  • Number Talks
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    Number talks

    Age
    3 to 5
    In this task, children have the opportunity to talk about what they see when they look at a number representation.
  • Hidden Jewels
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    Hidden jewels

    Age
    3 to 5
    In this 'hide and reveal' game, children are encouraged to say the number of gems without counting them.
  • Subitising
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    Subitising

    In this article for EY practitioners, Dr Sue Gifford outlines what we mean by subitising and how we can teach it.