Learning Numbers with Vikings – Creative Pennant Banner - Bunting

Learning Numbers with Vikings – Creative Pennant Chain

Creative Pennant Banner - Bunting

A playful number line for early math skills with a Viking theme ⚔️🔢

This printable number pennant chain helps students in early grades (K–2 or 1–3) practice counting from 0 to 20 – all within a fun and imaginative Viking setting. Each pennant features a number, a matching number of Viking-themed illustrations, and a rustic wood-frame design that gives the entire chain a cohesive and storybook-like look.

What makes this material stand out is the thoughtful visual support: for every number, students see a set of hand-drawn Viking clipart items (e.g., shields, helmets, swords), clearly corresponding to the number shown. This helps learners make the connection between numerals and quantity – an essential early math skill.

What’s included:

• Numbers 0–20 as printable pennants (PDF)

• Each number illustrated with a matching number of Viking-themed images

• Two versions: full-color and black-and-white for coloring activities

• Wooden-look frames and connectors to complete the Viking design

• Tips for classroom use included

Ideas for classroom use:
You can hang the pennant chain across the classroom as a number line or let students help assemble it during a math lesson. The black-and-white version works well for individual coloring tasks, giving students ownership over their learning space. Some teachers use it in math centers, others during Viking-themed project weeks.

The visual repetition supports number sense and makes abstract numbers feel more concrete. I’ve found that students who usually struggle with counting feel more confident when they can match numbers to something they can see and count.

The resource is easy to print and use, and no extra materials are needed beyond scissors and string. Laminating the pennants will help them last across multiple school years.

This is more than just a decoration – it’s a tool for early math learning wrapped in a bit of adventure.

📍 Best wishes,
Heike from @Lernfitness

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