Match & Count: Numbers 1–20 (Digital Download)

Support early maths and language development through play with Match & Count: Numbers 1–20 from Little Launchpad.

This engaging, hands-on activity encourages children to match number cards with the correct quantity of fruit, helping to build one-to-one correspondence, number recognition, and vocabulary through play-based learning at home, in nurseries, or classrooms.

What’s Included

• 7 printable sheets

  • Instruction & Benefits Guide

  • Image and number cards

How It Works

This simple, interactive activity supports counting and matching skills step by step:

Step 1: Look and Count Together

• Ask your child to pick a fruit card

• Count the fruit together, pointing to each one

• Model one-to-one correspondence by counting aloud

Step 2: Find the Matching Number

• Encourage your child to identify and say the number out loud

Step 3: Match the Pair

• Place the fruit card and number card together to complete the match

Why It’s Effective

This activity supports multiple areas of early development in a fun and meaningful way:

• Develops one-to-one correspondence (when a child matches each object they count with one number).

• Builds number recognition and early number sense

• Supports picture recognition and visual processing

• Expands vocabulary and encourages speaking

• Strengthens language and communication skills

• Encourages fine motor development through handling and matching cards

Recommended Use

For best results:

• Print the sheets

• Laminate for durability

• Use pegs or wipeable pens for repeated practice

Perfect For

• Little learners at home – turning everyday moments into playful learning

• Curious preschoolers developing early maths confidence

• Children getting ready for Preschool or Reception

• Nurseries and classrooms supporting early numeracy skills

⭐ Why Parents & Practitioners Love It

• Combines maths, language, and play in one simple activity

• Easy to set up and use at home or in a setting

• Encourages active participation and discussion

• Supports both independent play and guided learning

• Builds confidence through hands-on success