Skills

- Add 1 and 2 digit numbers to 20, including 0

- Using a range of manipulatives to total groups of objects up to 20 (Numicon, fingers, multi-link, dienes and other objects)

- To count on from a given number using the bigger number first and adding the smaller number (Children to have a secure knowledge of ordering numbers, which will allow them to select the bigger number)

- Use of manipulatives such as Numicon to represent and show an understanding of number bonds to 10 and 20

Once children are secure using manipulatives, next step is to recall number bonds mentally