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Number Ordering Puzzles - Halloween Theme

Updated: 18 Aug 2023

Practise counting with a fun set of spook-tacular Halloween number puzzles!

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 6 Pages
Years: F - 1

Curriculum

VC2MFN03

Quantify and compare collections to at least 20 using counting and explain or demonstrate reasoning <ul> <li>establishing the language and process of counting, and understanding that each object must be counted only once, that the arrangement of objects does not affect how many there are and that the last number counted answers the question of ‘How many?’; for example, saying numbers in sequence while playing and performing actions</li> <li>using counting to compare the size of 2 or more collections of like items to justify which collection contains more or fewer items</li> <li>using counting and one-to-one correspondence to quantify the number of items required for a purpose; for example, when asked to collect enough scissors for each member of their group to have a pair, counting each member and using the total count to know how many to collect</li> <li>discussing how different cultures may have alternative ways of representing the count; for example, discussing how some people of the Asia region use an abacus or Chinese hand gestures</li> <li>using body-tallying that involves body parts and one-to-one correspondence from counting systems of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples to count to 20</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Number Ordering Puzzles - Halloween Theme

Updated: 18 Aug 2023

Practise counting with a fun set of spook-tacular Halloween number puzzles!

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 6 Pages
Years: F - 1

Practise counting with a fun set of spook-tacular Halloween number puzzles!

Halloween Maths Activities Just Got Easier!

These number ordering puzzles will add a spooktastic touch to your Maths lessons. Use these printables for a fun way to Practise counting and ordering numbers to ten. The puzzles may be used as independent or group work or as a center activity. They are colourful and engaging, with a Halloween theme of witches, bats, pumpkins, and ghosts. Use this Halloween-themed teaching resource when learning to count and order numbers.

Easily Prepare This Halloween Maths Activity for Year 1

For best use of this resource:

print each number ordering puzzle
cut out the number puzzle picture, then cut out the individual strips
laminate each strip and store each puzzle in its own bag.

Use the number ordering puzzles as a Maths centre activity or as an individual task.

Use the drop-down menu to choose between the low-colour or full-colour version of the puzzles.

Curriculum

VC2MFN03

Quantify and compare collections to at least 20 using counting and explain or demonstrate reasoning <ul> <li>establishing the language and process of counting, and understanding that each object must be counted only once, that the arrangement of objects does not affect how many there are and that the last number counted answers the question of ‘How many?’; for example, saying numbers in sequence while playing and performing actions</li> <li>using counting to compare the size of 2 or more collections of like items to justify which collection contains more or fewer items</li> <li>using counting and one-to-one correspondence to quantify the number of items required for a purpose; for example, when asked to collect enough scissors for each member of their group to have a pair, counting each member and using the total count to know how many to collect</li> <li>discussing how different cultures may have alternative ways of representing the count; for example, discussing how some people of the Asia region use an abacus or Chinese hand gestures</li> <li>using body-tallying that involves body parts and one-to-one correspondence from counting systems of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples to count to 20</li> </ul>

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