Spider Counting 1-10 EYFS Maths Activity Mats

Spider Counting 1–10 – EYFS Maths & Fine Motor Activity

Make counting fun with this hands-on Spider Counting Activity, perfect for developing early maths and fine motor skills in Nursery and Reception.

This resource includes 10 spider-themed log discs, each featuring a spider web and a number from 1–10. Children recognise the number on each log disc and place the correct number of spiders onto the web, helping them develop number recognition, counting skills and one-to-one correspondence.

For an extra fine motor challenge, provide tweezers or small tongs for children to pick up and place their spiders, strengthening their pincer grip, hand-eye coordination and finger muscles in preparation for early writing.

Includes:

✓ 10 spider web log discs numbered 1–10
✓ Hands-on counting and number matching opportunities
✓ Develops one-to-one correspondence
✓ Supports number recognition and counting to 10
✓ Encourages fine motor development using tweezers or tongs
✓ Perfect for adult-led or independent child-led activities

This versatile EYFS counting activity is ideal for Nursery, Reception and continuous provision. Simply add small plastic spiders or spider counters and let children practise counting independently or with adult support.

Perfect for Halloween maths activities, but equally suitable all year round as part of a minibeasts topic, spider investigation or Incy Wincy Spider nursery rhyme activities.

A simple, low-prep way to combine early numeracy, fine motor development and purposeful play in your classroom!