Apple Number Recognition Mats for 1-100

Apple number mats show numerals 1-100 in ten decade grids, from 1-10 through 91-100, plus three mats with numbers scattered in random order.
Year groups
Nursery–Reception (Early Years), Years 1–2 (Key Stage 1)
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Updated Sep 27, 2026

Subject
Seasons, Numbers, Early Math, Holiday & Seasonal, Maths
Topic
Apples, Apple Counting
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Students will have stay engaged and fun matching numbers from 1 to 100 with these apple number mats. These apple mats make a great autumn-themed activity for students learning to recognise numbers up to 100.

What kind of mats are included:

  • There are ten mats that go in numerical order in sets of 10.

  • There are three mats with numbers in random order between 1 and 100.

How to Use:

Students will take an apple card and match it to the correct basket. They will repeat this step until all the baskets have an apple!

Ways to Implement in the Classroom

  • Create a different file folder game with each mat. Place the mat on one side of the folder and the apple on the other. Use velcro to adhere the apples to each basket.

  • Create a baking tray game by placing a magnet on the back of each apple and placing the mat on a baking tray for easy matching.

  • Create a sensory bin by adding the apple cards into a sensory bin for students to find to place on the mats.

  • Create a maths centre by simply placing the mats and apples into the maths centre for students to work independently or with a partner to complete.

  • Small group activities can be done with students who need more practice recognising numbers up to 100.

  • A morning tub or basket can be created for students to work on these mats while their classmates are arriving to class.

The apple basket mats are no prep. They just need to be printed out and placed in the desired location. The apples do need to be cut apart for students to sort onto the correct mat. The apples can be stored in a task box for easy set up, clean up and storage when not in use.

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