Counting in Tens – Circus Seats
Skip counting by tens builds place value understanding.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Circus
- Learning area: Numeracy
- Level: EYFS Reception
Objectives
- Students will count by tens to 100.
- Students will recognise groups of ten.
Materials
- Circus seat chart
- Ten-frames
- Counters
- Hundreds chart
Instructions
1. Show a circus arena with rows of 10 seats.
2. Count seats by tens: 10, 20, 30...
3. Practise skip counting with movement.
4. Solve problems: 'How many seats in 5 rows?'
Educator tip
Connect skip counting to multiplication concepts.
Assessment
Assess against Early Learning Goals (ELGs). Document evidence of 'expected' or 'exceeding' descriptors. Note: independent application of skills, ability to explain reasoning, and capacity to build on prior learning. Evaluate skip counting accuracy and understanding of groups.