Bird Alphabet and Number Sequencing Puzzles

Real bird photos, from an owl and a peacock to lorikeets and a heron, become sequencing puzzles: pupils rebuild each picture by counting, counting in 2s, 5s and 10s up to 100, or ordering runs of capitals and small letters.
Year groups
Nursery–Reception (Early Years), Years 1–2 (Key Stage 1)
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13
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Updated Sep 27, 2026

Subject
Spring, Seasons, Numbers, Early Math, Holiday & Seasonal, Maths
Topic
Counting Puzzles, Numerical Order
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Students will practise placing letters and numbers in sequential order with these bird themed sequencing puzzles. These puzzles allow young primary students to practise placing letters in alphabetical order and placing numbers within 100 in their correct counting sequence. After students put the alphabet puzzles in order, try this before-and-after letters worksheet for a short written check.

What is included:

  • There are 10 number puzzles for counting by 1s or skip counting by 2s, 5s, or 10s.

  • There are 10 alphabet puzzles for putting both capital and lowercase letters in alphabetical order.

All of the sequencing puzzles feature a real photographic image. These spring theme pictures allow students to have fun and stay engaged while they place the letters in alphabetical order and the numbers in the correct sequential order.

How to Use:

Students will place each letter or number in the correct order to build each picture puzzle.

When to Use:

  • Morning Tubs or Baskets - These puzzles make a great activity for students to work on as their classmates arrive to class.

  • Literacy or Maths Centre - Simply place these puzzles in a maths or literacy centre for students to complete individually or with a partner.

  • Quiet Time Activity - These puzzles make the perfect quiet activity for those students who do not nap during rest time.

  • Small Group Activity - Teachers can use these puzzles in a small group with students who need extra practice counting to 10.

These sequencing puzzles are a low prep option for teachers to prepare for students. They can be easily stored in task boxes which allow for easy centre set up, clean up and then storage when the centre is not in use.

Skills Assessed:

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of the correct order of numbers as well as the ability to skip count by 1s, 2s, 5s, or 10s within 100.

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of the correct order of letters in both capital and lowercase forms.

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