Conker Caterpillar Counting | Autumn Fine Motor & counting
Children choose conkers from a basket or bowl and carefully place them onto the caterpillar bodies, matching the size and number of conkers to complete each caterpillar. This activity is a lovely way to combine early math skills with fine motor development and is perfect for autumn continuous provision, small-group activities, math centers or a fine motor area.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
This resource includes 6 different caterpillar designs featuring a range of conker caterpillars.
The caterpillars can be printed, cut out and laminated for repeated use.
Picking up and positioning individual conkers gives children opportunities to develop:
• Pincer grip
• Hand strength
• Hand-eye coordination
• Dexterity
• Precision
• Bilateral coordination
EARLY MATH SKILLS
This activity can support:
• Counting
• One-to-one correspondence
• Number recognition
• Matching quantities
• Comparing size
• Counting objects accurately
• Subitising and quantity recognition
PERFECT FOR
EYFS | Nursery | Preschool | Reception | Continuous Provision | Autumn Activities | Math Provision | Fine Motor Activities | Small World Play | Autumn Math














