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Pirate Counting On

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Overview:

A pirate-themed counting activity where students use the ‘count on’ strategy to find totals. Designed for early years students.

Learning Objectives:

Practise counting on from a given number.
Develop number recognition and fluency in addition.
Engage with a fun, themed approach to early numeracy skills.

How the Activity Works:

Students are shown a starting number (e.g., 9) and a set of pirate-themed items (e.g., swords, ships, hats). They begin by saying the given number and then count on to find the total. This hands-on approach helps reinforce counting skills in an engaging way.

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