Alligator Number-Comparison Craft

Assemble an alligator comparison tool in colour or black and white. Choose separate pieces or a partly assembled version for discussion of greater than, less than and equal to.
Year levels
Pre-school (Early Years), Foundation–Year 2
Pages
12
File type
PDF

Updated Sep 10, 2025

Subject
Early Math, Maths
Resource types
Bulletin Boards, Crafts

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About this resource

Use this 12-page alligator craft PDF alongside number comparisons for Pre-school through Year 2. Choose separate pieces or partly assembled versions, with different eye styles and colour or black-and-white options.

Alligator comparison symbols and fish graphics provide a visual support for teacher-led greater-than, less-than and equal-to activities. Supply the numbers or quantities to compare, and choose how much cutting and assembly students will do.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Compare quantities using greater than, less than and equal to in a teacher-led activity.

Teaching tips

  • Model the comparison with concrete quantities before asking pupils to explain the symbol.

Skills covered

  • Quantity comparison — use the finished alligator while comparing numbers or groups supplied by the teacher.

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Core concepts

Core concepts

  • Comparing numbers

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