Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer: Subitising and Counting Cards

A playful, low-prep maths resource designed to build strong early number sense through a much-loved nursery rhyme.

This set of Counting & Subitising Cards helps children develop confidence with numbers 1–10 by combining clear numeral recognition with engaging visual representations. Children can match, sort, count and instantly recognise quantities using the colourful alien characters, perfect for supporting both counting skills and subitising in a meaningful, memorable way.

Ideal for:

EYFS and KS1 continuous provision
Maths areas, tuff trays and small group work
Independent exploration and adult-led activities
Supporting early number fluency and mathematical talk

Children will:

Recognise numerals to 10
Match quantities to numbers
Develop subitising skills (seeing amounts without counting)
Build confidence explaining their thinking

This resource is included as part of the Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer Bundle Pack. 

A simple, engaging way to turn counting into meaningful maths talk.

Please note: This is a digital download only. No physical product will be sent. Once purchased, you will receive the files to download and print yourself.