Counting Numbers with Confidence and Clarity

Teaching counting numbers from 0–20 is made simple with this slide deck, which breaks each skill into clear steps — naming, representing and ordering them. Clean visuals and repeated practice help students link numerals, number words and quantities, while number lines and charts support growing number sense.

For teachers, this resource removes planning pressure by providing a ready-to-use sequence with turn‑and‑talks, quick checks and clearly modelled examples that keep students engaged and learning with confidence.

Creative Ways to Recognise Numbers in the Classroom

Developing the ability to recognise numbers goes far beyond reading numerals — children need exposure, repetition and playful exploration. This slide deck supports those moments and can be used in far more ways than whole-class modelling.

Here are some fun and unexpected teaching ideas:

• Mini Whiteboard Number Match: Students write the numeral to match the representation shown.
• Build-It Stations: Children recreate slide representations using counters or natural materials.

However you choose to use it, this slide deck opens up playful, varied opportunities for students to name, order and recognise numbers with confidence.

Easy Access for Ordering Numbers Practice

Helping students practise naming, ordering and recognising numbers is simple with this download-ready resource. 

You can download the resource in two formats to suit your preferred workflow:

• Editable PPTX file for PowerPoint
• Google Slides version (you will be prompted to make your own copy before editing)

Both versions allow you to customise slides, differentiate tasks or slot individual pages into your existing lesson sequences.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a Teach Starter collaborator.

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