
Make early maths feel magical with this festive set of counting baubles! Perfect for EYFS and KS1, children practise counting, number recognition, ordering and matching — all wrapped up in Christmas sparkle.
Pages 1–10: Bright, colourful bauble counting cards for numbers 1 to 6.
Cut out and match numeral ↔ quantity
Make sets (e.g., groups of 4 or 5)
Laminate for durable table-top and small-group games
Number cards (1–6): Mix, order, and match to the bauble sets
Number word cards (one–six): Build word–numeral–quantity connections
A page of Black-and-white bauble cards (1–6) for children to colour and decorate
A page of Blank bauble template for open-ended creativity
Suggestions for use:
• Matching & Memory: Turn cards face down for a festive memory game (numeral/word/bauble picture).
• Counting Corners: Set up trays to build sets with counters, beads, or pompoms.
• Ordering Lines: Ask children to order 1–6 (then reverse for a challenge).
• Fine Motor Fun: Colour, cut, and decorate the B/W cards.
• Extend the learning: Each child designs a bauble on the blank template to add to the class or school Christmas tree
Skills:
• Counting with 1:1 correspondence to 6
• Number recognition and number words (one–six)
• Ordering and comparing quantities
• Fine motor and creative expression
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