5 Little Men in a Flying Saucer Tuff Tray | Week 2 | Reception Autumn Maths
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5 Little Men in a Flying Saucer Tuff Tray | Getting to Know Me | Week 2 Reception Autumn Maths
Blast off into early maths with this 5 Little Men in a Flying Saucer tuff tray activity!
Children practise counting, numeral recognition, and early subtraction as they place aliens into numbered flying saucers and remove one as they sing the rhyme.
With opportunities to match amounts to digits, order numerals from 1 to 5, and explore the 5 counting principles, this space-themed activity brings maths learning to life through storytelling and play.
Includes alien and saucer cut-outs, space fabric, stars, and challenge prompts – perfect for continuous provision or number-focused invitations to play.
Our 5 Little Men in a Flying Saucer tuff tray supports baseline assessment for:
Getting to know me
– Do I recognise any digits?
– Can I count in order?
– Can I remove 1?
– Can I identify the new total?
– Can I order the numbers accurately?
Download now and bring maths, rhyming songs and getting to know me together with 5 Little Men in a Flying Saucer!
These Resources have all been created to support our EYFS Autumn Term Getting to know me rhyming story 3, 5 Little Men in a Flying Saucer. Click here to read the story.
Make early maths meaningful, engaging, and easy to teach—starting from Week 1.
Download now and start building strong foundations in number with Maths Foundations Early Years.
Maths Foundations Early Years is a reception maths scheme designed to help children build strong early number sense through hands-on, play-based learning.
Aligned with the EYFS framework and White Rose Maths, the scheme supports early years practitioners with clear weekly planning, practical activities, and adult guidance focused on key maths concepts like subitising, number composition, shape, space, and pattern.
Perfect for Reception teachers, EYFS leads, and nurseries looking to deliver confident, consistent maths teaching that fits naturally into continuous provision and daily routines.
Whether you’re closing early gaps, preparing for Year 1, or supporting all learners to thrive, Maths Foundations Early Years makes teaching maths simple, meaningful, and fun.
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