Early years comparing numbers

  • The yellow NRICH logo above the words 'Early Years', on a pink background.
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    Making caterpillars

    Age
    3 to 5

    By making 'caterpillars' in this activity, children will have an opportunity to practise using language of length and width, as well as using non-standard measures to compare lengths.

  • The yellow NRICH logo above the words 'Early Years', on a pink background.
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    Estimation station

    Age
    3 to 5

    This activity involves filling a jar with small objects to encourage estimation and counting skills.

  • The yellow NRICH logo above the words 'Early Years', on a pink background.
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    Dice

    Age
    3 to 5

    This dice activity encourages children to relate the number on the dice to the number of teddies they need to choose.

  • The yellow NRICH logo above the words 'Early Years', on a purple background.
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    Cooking with children

    Age
    3 to 5

    By following some simple recipes in this task, children can practise the skills of measuring and counting ingredients.