This EYFS Twinkle Twinkle number bonds to 5 activity could be used independently, in groups or with adult support. It encourages practical exploration of the number 5. This activity helps to develop children's understanding of the different ways to make the number 5 by completing the points on a star. Children can also complete the number sentence to show the bond they have made. The activity could be completed practically with concrete resources to help ensure children fully understand the concept.

It covers the following objectives for children in reception:

Count objects, actions and sounds

Link the number symbol (numeral) with its cardinal number value

Automatically recall number bonds for numbers 05 and some to 10