Numicon: Box of 80 Numicon Shapes (Numicon Apparatus)

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Explore our full range of Numicon resources here. And brush up on your knowledge of Numicons with our Numicon wiki. How to use these Numicon shapes to print: They would then take the five piece and place it on top of their number. At this point, try to encourage pupils to line up the odd pieces where relevant to help them to see the patterns being made.

Here, we have created the number 13 using Numicon shapes. The pupil is likely to be familiar with counting to thirteen and can happily tell you this. They may also be able to write 13 in numerals. The physical representation of numbers using structured imagery plays to their strong sense of pattern – this very aspect of multi-sensory learning through play aids to facilitate the enjoyment of maths and make it engaging while helping children develop into confident problem solvers. This arithmetic way of teaching is perfect for youngsters in primary school, aged 4 to 7 years old and for older pupils with SEN. Additionally, children who are kinesthetic learners (learn by doing and carrying out physical activities) would benefit from using Numicon in the classroom or at home.Can be used flexibly alongside your existing resources, as a complete maths programme or to encourage mastery Numicon Baseboard Overlays: picture cards that fit onto the baseboard to help children to form different numbers.

As well as helping your child develop their numeracy skills, Numicon at home is also a great way to support them during times of stress or difficulty. It's a safe environment where they can explore their feelings and work through problems without judgement. As the squares are clear on a Numicon shape, it can be easy to count around the edge to find the perimeter. Children who are just beginning their maths journey can often get anxious about maths. Numbers are concepts that can be abstract to them and cause them to feel overwhelmed.Your children will also develop their skills in addition when answering some of the questions. There’s no need to prepare anything as we’ve done it all for you, so this resource will save you loads of time when planning your lesson. However, it can be a good idea to prepare some counters to help your kids with this activity. How do I use these Numicon Shape Pictures Activity Sheets? As you can see from this image, the Numicon 2 is the same size as two Numicon 1 pieces, and so on. This allows pupils to understand the relationships between numbers.