Summary
In “Painting by Numbers,” the Numberblocks practise counting in order and matching each number to one thing. A full episode (4:45) from the BAFTA-winning maths series — quick to drop into a maths warm-up or centre.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
“Painting by Numbers” helps children practise counting in order and matching each number to one thing.
- Can you count along out loud with the Numberblocks?
- What number comes next when they stop?
- Why do we point to one thing for each number we say?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: count, order, next, how many.
Try it: Count a small set of objects out loud, touching one for each number you say.