12 Days of Christmas - PowerPoint

An engaging PowerPoint presentation has been created for early years foundation stage mathematics, focusing on numbers through the festive theme of "The 12 Days of Christmas". The resource introduces children to the traditional Christmas song, using the cumulative structure of the lyrics to teach counting and number recognition. Each slide presents a day from the song, starting with the first day featuring 'a partridge in a pear tree' and culminating with the twelfth day showcasing 'twelve drummers drumming', along with all the gifts from the previous days. This repetitive and visual approach helps young learners to understand and practise counting in an enjoyable and seasonal context.

The presentation is interactive, inviting students to count the number of gifts presented on each slide, reinforcing their counting skills. As the slides progress, the number of gifts accumulates, providing a fun challenge for the children to keep track of the increasing quantities. To further support learning, the resource includes a worksheet where students can fill in the correct number for each of the gifts mentioned in the song. This educational tool cleverly combines the joy of a well-loved Christmas carol with foundational maths skills, making learning an enjoyable experience for young children during the festive season.