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Follow the Number Path

Overview

Children move along a number path in sequence.

Learning Objective
Children follow number order through movement.

Resources needed

  • Drawn path
  • Numbers written on ground

Lesson stages

0 / 7 done
  1. 1 Create a path with numbers in order.
  2. 2 Ask a child to start at 1.
  3. 3 Move step by step along the path.
  4. 4 Say each number aloud.
  5. 5 Ask: 'What comes next?'
  6. 6 Continue to the end.
  7. 7 Repeat with different children.

Tap a step to mark it as done.

Variations

  • Count backwards
  • Miss out numbers for children to find
  • Jump multiple steps
More information

Write numbers clearly in chalk or soil. Saying numbers aloud while moving creates a strong physical-verbal link.

Walk beside the child and point to each number together for children who need more support.

Can children name numbers out of sequence when pointed to randomly? Do they move with confidence or hesitate?

Scratch numbers into soil or arrange stones with numbers drawn on them in chalk or charcoal. No chalk or printed path required.

Children frequently count the starting position as '1', arriving one step short of the correct number. Model the distinction between 'where you start' and 'where your first step takes you' clearly.

Activity details
Early Years Easy 10–15 minutes 5 minutes prep Small Group, Whole Class Outdoor
Topics
Number Sequence