Counting Conkers

Autumn Maths on Seesaw: Counting & Tracing Conkers (Nursery / Pre-K)

Bring the magic of autumn into your early years classroom with this interactive, no-prep Seesaw activity! Designed specifically for nursery-aged children (3-4 years old), this engaging digital maths resource focuses on early counting skills, 1:1 correspondence, and fine motor number formation using a fun, seasonal “conker” and squirrel theme.

What’s Included in the Activity:

Count the Conkers (Assessment Page): The activity opens with a simple, visually appealing page featuring five conkers. Children count the conkers out loud, and a dedicated space is provided for the teacher (or parent) to type or voice-record the child’s verbal answer. It is perfect for capturing early assessment data and recording pupil voice.

Feed the Squirrel (Interactive Drag & Drop): Over the next five pages, children practice their 1:1 correspondence by helping a hungry squirrel! The prompts ask the children to drag and drop a specific number of conkers (from one up to five) into the squirrel’s paws.

Number Formation (Tracing): The final five pages focus on early writing skills. Each page features a large conker displaying a number from 1 to 5. Children use the Seesaw drawing tools (pen, pencil, or highlighter) to trace over the numbers, building fine motor skills and numeral recognition.

Early Years Skills Covered:

Rote counting up to 5

One-to-one correspondence

Numeral recognition (1-5)

Early number formation and tracing

Fine motor development (dragging, dropping, and drawing on a screen)

Following simple multi-step instructions

Why Teachers Love It:

Ready to Assign: Zero prep required. Simply save to your Seesaw library and assign it directly to your class.

Developmentally Appropriate: Large images, clear instructions, and intuitive drag-and-drop mechanics tailored perfectly for 3 to 4-year-olds.

Evidence Collection: The built-in space for teacher notes/recordings on the first page makes it incredibly easy to gather evidence for early learning profiles or learning journeys.

This activity is a fantastic standalone autumn maths center, a great whole-class interactive whiteboard warm-up, or a fun homework task to share with parents!