In school numeracy is often taught using practical materials, in particular numicon and ten frames.

Ten frames

A ten frame is a rectangle split into 2 rows and 5 columns.

It is used to show numbers that are less than or equal to 10.

Placing objects on the frames helps children to visualise different ways to represent numbers.

You could download and print the ten frame sheet below from Twinkl

twinkl-blank-ten-frame-activity-sheet-landscape-1-per-page

or

make your own.

An empty egg box can be a great 10 frame.

It is a great way to help children organise amounts to count.

Numicon

The links below open free resources from the numicon website that I find helpful, although I do recognise that you might not have access to a printer.

Numicon_pcms_Shapes,_Numerals_and_Number_Words_1-10_(Actual_Size)

Numicon_pcms_shape_numeral_word_cards_1_to_31

Numicon_pcms_Adding_Facts_to_10

Numicon_pcms_Adding_Facts_to_20

How to make your own numicon – a bit fiddly but a great measuring activity for older children.