Pegs to Count Up - Numeracy | Learn Play Nexus

Introduction

If you are looking for a multi-functional maths resource that can be used with every age group in the school – Pegs to Count Up has all you need and more! The bamboo frame, pegs, pegboard and accompanying components can be used in a variety of different ways, enabling a teacher to cover virtually every area of the primary maths curriculum. Write values on the blank, dry-wipe blackboard surfaces and simply change them accordingly to fit the subject matter and age level of maths that you wish to cover.

Pegs to Count Up Teaching Guide

Download this free teaching guide packed with ideas for EYFS and KS1, aligned with the National Curriculum. KS2 section coming soon!

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Using Pegs to Count Up for ages 3-5 years (EYFS)

Head of Early Years Nina Myszkowski explains how to use the Pegs to Count Up resources for the EYFS (ages 3-5 years).

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Using Pegs to Count Up for ages 5-7 years (KS1)

Maths & Professional Development Lead Kathryn Bevan-Mackie explains how to use the Pegs to Count Up resources for Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7 years).

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Using Pegs to Count Up for ages 7-11 years (KS2)

Key Stage Lead & Year 6 Specialist Mark Seymour explains how to use the Pegs to Count Up resources for Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11 years).

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The most open ended maths manipulative, developed from the original Pegs to Paper for handwriting. Now features new components, including 70% recycled wood pulp pegs and pegboards, a double sided 100 square printed insert and a set of 10 sided dice. Ideal for teaching maths to 3-11 year olds, plus SEN handwriting and maths for all ages (SEN Pegs to Paper activities included).

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Watch this video to see Pegs to Count Up in action

An in depth look at this dynamic, multi-functional and sustainable resource for teaching maths. See the resources in action within an early years setting, and discover how it can also be used further up through the school.

Freemantle Community Academy says…

“We love this because it is so visual, the children really like it and they also love the feel of it too.”

Testimonial by Amberley Primary

We have been working closely with the North Tyneside Learning Trust in the North East of England on an impact research project using our resources for numeracy, Pegs to Count Up. In this clip, trust member Amberley Primary share their testimonial of how effective the resources have been to teach ages 3-7 years.

One-to-One Teaching – Exploring Near Doubles

Laura Tullock from the North Tyneside Learning Trust explores how to use the Pegs to Count Up resources for numeracy to teach ‘near doubling’ in line with the new primary maths guidance.

One-to-One Teaching – Exploring Doubles

Laura Tullock from the North Tyneside Learning Trust explores how to use the Pegs to Count Up resources for numeracy to teach ‘doubling’ in line with the new primary maths guidance.

One-to-One Teaching – Composition of Numbers Within 10

Laura Tullock from the North Tyneside Learning Trust explores how to use the Pegs to Count Up resources for numeracy to teach ‘composition of numbers within 10’ in line with the new primary maths guidance.