Counting to 20 | Making Collections | Foundation Maths | Hands-on | Jellyfish

Make number collections hands-on, meaningful and a little bit magical with this Jellyfish Counting Craft 🪼

Students build bead collections on pipe cleaner tentacles to match the numeral on each jellyfish. It is simple to prep, engaging to use and perfect for strengthening number sense through play.

Aligned to the Australian Curriculum V9

AC9MFN01: name, represent and order numbers including zero to at least 20, using physical and virtual materials and numerals.

Designed for Foundation classrooms, this activity blends early number learning with fine motor development in a way that actually keeps little hands busy and brains thinking.

Perfect for:

• maths rotations

• small group instruction

• fine motor tubs

• morning work

• early finishers

Students will:

• identify numerals to 20

• represent numbers by making matching collections

• strengthen one to one correspondence

• build fine motor control while threading beads

What is included:

• Jellyfish templates numbered 1 to 20 in full colour

• Jellyfish templates numbered 1 to 20 in black and white

Prep is easy. Simply print and laminate the jellyfish, attach pipe cleaners as tentacles and add pony beads. That is it.

Why teachers love it:

• hands-on and highly engaging

• supports concrete number understanding

• encourages independent practice

• adaptable for differentiation

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