Raindrop Counting Numbers 1-20

Raindrop counting mats for numbers 1 to 20: students squeeze the matching number of water drops onto each mat with an eye dropper.
Year groups
Nursery–Reception (Early Years), Years 1–2 (Key Stage 1)
File type
PDF
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Updated Sep 26, 2021

Subject
Numbers, Maths
Topic
Maths, Counting
Resource types
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About this resource

An innovative teaching resource.

This educational product provides a delightful and engaging method for familiarising Nursery, Year 1, and Year 2 students with numbers from 1 to 20. It includes a packet containing 20 number mats designed to enhance fine motor skills, number recognition, and counting proficiencies.

A Hands-On Learning Tool

The Raindrop Counting Numbers offers a unique hands-on approach to learning mathematical concepts. By using an eye dropper, students add drops of water onto each mat corresponding to the number displayed. This interactive activity allows children to physically see quantities represented by each numeral.

Inclusive Activity for Various Educational Settings

  • Whole Group Lessons: Teachers can use it in classes where all students participate together under their instruction.
  • Small Groups: Promotes collaborative learning experiences within small groups of students.
  • Homeschooling or Homework: Serves as great homework assignment enabling children to practise these critical skills at home reinforcing concepts learned at school.
Digital Format Only: The PDF format makes this project not only easily accessible but also environmentally sustainable.

Raindrop Counting Numbers 1-20: A Creative Approach Towards Early Education!

Rather than traditional chart methodology, this method ensures numbers cease being mere symbols on paper transforming instead into real quantities unfolding right before our younger generation’s eyes promoting limitless curiosity resulting ultimately in endless learning!

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Count out a set of drops to match a numeral from 1 to 20

Teaching tips

  • The mats take real water from an eye dropper, so laminate them first; the file recommends leaving a wide laminating edge.

Skills covered

  • Counting to 20 — adding one drop at a time until the count matches the mat's number

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Counting to 20

  • Number recognition

  • Fine motor skills

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