Count and Circle — The Grinch & Friends | EYFS Christmas Counting to 10

Festive early counting activity for EYFS — count The Grinch & his Christmas friends, then circle the correct number! Builds 1:1 correspondence, number recognition (1–10), and pencil control. Perfect for festive maths centres.

Bring a bit of Who-ville fun into your classroom this Christmas!
This Count and Circle — The Grinch & Friends resource is a playful, pencil-based version of the popular Count & Clip activity, designed for EYFS and early KS1 learners.

Children count the festive Grinch-themed pictures (The Grinch, Cindy-Lou, Max the Dog, Christmas trees, presents, and more) and circle the correct numeral on each card or worksheet.

It’s a perfect mix of maths and fine motor practice — great for morning work, small groups, or Christmas-themed maths rotations.

Supports Early Learning Goals in:

1. Mathematics – Number: Count reliably up to 10; match numerals to quantities.
2. Physical Development – Fine Motor: Use pencils and tools with control.
3. Communication & Language: Use vocabulary to describe amounts and compare sets.