More or fewer? 1–10
Two groups of animals, side by side, and one question: which has more? Comparing comes before counting — a child sees that six beats three long before they can say why.
How to use it
Resist counting out loud for them. Ask "which one would you rather have?" first — the answer comes from looking, and that look is the skill. Counting is the check afterwards, not the method. The two groups are never more than three apart, so a child who wins by guessing "the longer row" will meet a row that catches them out.
Every page in this pack
Small groups
Bigger groups
Printing notes
- Print at 100%, not "fit to page" — scaling shrinks the digits and the whole point is that your child writes them at a steady size.
- Black-and-white and draft mode are fine. Nothing on these sheets depends on colour.
- Slide a sheet into a punched pocket and a dry-wipe pen turns one page into a hundred goes.
The thinking behind it
What Math Should a 5-Year-Old Know? (And What Can Wait) — Read the full guide