Build number sense from the ground up with this engaging, hands-on subitising activity that gets students instantly recognising quantities across multiple representations while building towers with their favourite manipulatives.
Perfect for kindergarten and Foundation math centres, morning tubs, small group intervention, and early finisher activities.
Students look at the subitising strip, identify the quantity shown, and build a tower to match using Duplo bricks, Unifix cubes, linking cubes, counters, or any other manipulatives you have on hand in the classroom..
This resource includes:
- 12 full colour subitising strips
- 12 low colour / ink-saving versions
- Quantities to 10 across multiple representations
Subitising Representations Covered:
- Finger patterns
- Dot patterns (perceptual subitizing)
- Dice patterns
- Ten frames
- Tally marks
Skills Covered:
- Subitising and instant quantity recognition
- Number sense and early numeracy
- Perceptual and conceptual subitising
- Counting and cardinality
- One-to-one correspondence
- Composing and decomposing numbers
- Visual discrimination
- Fine motor skills through hands-on building
Why Teachers Love It:
- Hands-on learning that supports different learning styles
- Uses manipulatives you already have in your classroom
- Quick and easy to prep
- Perfect for centres, rotations, and independent practice
- Encourages meaningful math conversations and exploration
- Provides a fun alternative to traditional worksheets
Aligned with the V9 Australian Curriculum (AC9MFN01 & AC9MFN03) this activity combines play with math practice, keeping young learners engaged while reinforcing essential number skills!
