🌿 Outdoor Counting in 10s and 5s EYFS Activity
Make early maths active and engaging with our Outdoor EBook: Counting in 10s & 5s. This simple, fun activity helps children practise counting using a mastery approach—while learning outside.
All you need is a device and a dice to get started. Explore more outdoor eBooks.
👉 Perfect for delivering outdoor counting in 10s and 5s in EYFS through movement, play, and exploration. Learn more about what outdoor learning is.
🌱 Why Use Outdoor Learning for Counting?
Outdoor maths activities help children:
- Build confidence with counting in 5s and 10s
- Learn through movement and repetition
- Stay engaged for longer periods
- Develop problem-solving and teamwork skills
👉 Taking maths outside turns practice into play.
🎲 How the Outdoor Counting Game Works
- Children roll a dice to generate numbers or steps
- Count forwards in 5s or 10s as they move around the outdoor space
- Use natural objects (stones, sticks, leaves) to track totals
- Encourage group participation or friendly competition
👉 This makes counting visual, active, and easier to understand.
🌿 3 Simple Outdoor Learning EYFS Ideas
1. Build Outdoor Learning Into Your Routine
- Set a regular time each day for outdoor play and learning
- Keep sessions short and consistent
- Link activities to your EYFS curriculum goals
👉 Routine helps children feel confident and engaged.
2. Embrace Messy, Active Play
- Don’t avoid mud—use it as part of the experience
- Combine movement with learning tasks
- Let children explore freely
👉 Active play supports both learning and wellbeing.
3. Use Natural Resources for Maths
- Stones for counting and grouping
- Leaves for sorting and number recognition
- Sticks for marking numbers or patterns
👉 Natural materials make outdoor maths easy and sustainable.
🌍 A Flexible Approach for Every Setting
Our outdoor ebooks and resources:
- Support all major curriculums (EYFS Framework, National Curriculum, CfE, and international programmes)
- Use simple, natural materials
- Work in any nursery or school environment
👉 No expensive equipment needed—just great ideas.
🍃 Outdoor Learning Across Key Stages
EYFS Outdoor Learning
- Create a nature-rich, accessible outdoor space
- Reduce plastic and introduce open-ended resources
- Encourage:
- Counting through play
- Mark-making on natural materials
- Exploration and creativity
KS1 Outdoor Learning
- Take phonics and early maths outside
- Use natural objects to build numbers and sounds
KS2 Outdoor Learning
- Use short outdoor sessions or brain breaks
- Try “Walk and Talk” activities for discussion and reflection
💡 Supporting Wellbeing Through Outdoor Learning
Outdoor learning in primary schools helps to:
- Improve focus and behaviour
- Support emotional wellbeing
- Increase engagement in maths and other subjects
👉 Even 10 minutes outside can make a big difference.
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- The more staff you book, the lower the cost per person
- Ideal for nurseries and schools
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If you’re looking for additional active learning ideas indoors, try GoNoodle—a great way to keep children moving in the classroom.
✅ Final Thoughts
This outdoor counting in 10s and 5s EYFS activity makes early maths simple, engaging, and effective. By combining movement, play, and natural resources, children develop strong number skills while enjoying the outdoors. Enjoy more Outdoor Couting Songs EYFS.
