Maths resources: Sparklebox large numbers
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
Sparklebox large numbers at mathsblog.co.uk
Sparklebox have kindly allowed me to add some of their resources to the site, the first of which is a nice set of large number outlines (A4 size). Each number shows the starting point for writing.
These numbers can be used in a variety of ways, including using a finger and tracing over the number. Also using a number of different coloured pencils or crayons to draw inside the number, creating a colourful rainbow effect.
It is important that children learn to write their numbers correctly, although when you look at how adults do it you will see an amazing number of variations!



As the summer is about to begin I will be having a few days off blogging and will return for the new school term with loads more free worksheets, info etc.
Here is a nice little page from the forthcoming URBrainy website (not yet online). It looks at a key phrase which young children need to understand, “How many are left?”