A Fun Early Learning Maths Activity

This early learning maths activity is a fun way for students to practise comparing and ordering numbers. Multiple mats and number sets are provided, making differentiation easy! 

This early learning maths resource includes: 

• A 4-card ordering numbers mat
• A 6-card ordering numbers mat
• Number representation cards for all numbers 0 – 20
• 72 number representation cards between 21 – 120
• Student directions 

This ordering numbers activity works well in a maths station or guided group and also shines as a partner activity after direct instruction. 

“Order the Numbers” Foundation and Year 1 Activities

Have your students completed this early learning maths activity and are hungry for more? Here are some “order the numbers” activities you can try in your classroom!

• Number Magnets: Locate a set of refrigerator number magnets (or make your own!) and mix them up. Students can put them in order on a baking sheet.
• Dot-to-Dots: Let your students complete various dot-to-dot worksheets to reinforce number order. We have a great set linked below!
• Number Pass: Students stand in a circle. The first student calls out a number and gently throws a ball to another student. That student must say the next number in the sequence and then pass the ball to another student who will do the same.  

Download This Early Learning Numbers Activity

This early learning numbers activity is available in both PDF and Google Slides formats. To download your copy, click the drop-down arrow on the download button and choose the option that best suits your classroom.

This resource was created by Lisamarie Del Valle, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.

Additional Early Learning Maths Games and Activities

Seeking more early learning maths games and resources for your comparing and ordering numbers unit? Look no further! Check out some of our favourites below. 

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Number Ordering Worksheet Set (Dot-to-Dot)

Share these dot-to-dot number ordering worksheet sets with your students to give them an engaging way to practise ordering two and three-digit numbers.

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Ordering Two-Digit Numbers Task Cards (Numbers 1 - 120)

Utilise these Ordering Two-Digit Numbers Task Cards in a unit on comparing and ordering numbers to 120.

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Ordering 2-Digit Numbers Interactive Task Cards

Download our Ordering 2-Digit Numbers Interactive Task Cards for an engaging way to practise ordering numbers up to 120.