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25 October 2026

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Light up your maths provision with this colourful, practical firework resource from Bond & Blossom.

Designed for Nursery and Reception, Light Up the Sky invites children to create their own star arrangements, match quantities, compare two skies and explore different ways to split a total.

Activities within 5 are clearly distinguished from extensions to 10, helping adults choose an appropriate starting point.

What’s included?

A complete 16-page A4 landscape PDF containing:

  • 10 counting mats, covering quantities 1–10, with large numerals, five-frame or ten-frame references and spacious, empty skies.
  • Two pages of quantity-matching cards: 20 cut-apart cards matching dots and stars within 5 and within 10.
  • One comparison mat for exploring more, fewer and the same number.
  • Two part–whole exploration mats: “Five Stars, Two Skiesâ€� and “Ten Stars, Two Skiesâ€�.
  • One adult guidance page with preparation advice, practical suggestions and prompts to support mathematical talk.

What can children explore?

  • Recognising small quantities without counting: subitising within 5.
  • Counting objects and matching quantities to numerals.
  • Noticing “five and some moreâ€� using ten-frames and grouped stars.
  • Matching different representations of the same amount.
  • Comparing quantities through one-to-one matching.
  • Splitting and recombining five or ten objects, noticing that the total stays the same.

For quantities 6–10, structured arrangements support children to notice smaller groups and count to check. Children are not expected to recognise larger quantities instantly.

Practical maths through purposeful play

Add star counters, large buttons or other suitable loose parts, or invite children to draw their stars. The open activity spaces allow children to create their own arrangements, move objects and try another way.

Short instructions and adult prompts support discussion without requiring independent reading or numeral writing. Use the mats for adult-supported maths provision, small-group exploration or a Bonfire Night learning invitation.

Bold lettering, torn-paper layers and rich firework colours coordinate with the wider Bond & Blossom firework collection.

Preparation

Print in A4 landscape using “Fit to printable area�. Laminate the mats for repeated use and cut out the matching cards before use. Choose loose parts appropriate to the children and supervise their use.

Please note: This is a printable PDF digital download. Physical counters, loose parts and other firework resources are not included.

Get this resource as part of a bundle and save up to 58%

A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place.

Bundle

EYFS Bonfire Night & Fireworks Bundle - Maths, Mark Making, Tracing & PowerPoint

Bring your Bonfire Night theme together with this coordinated collection from **Bond & Blossom**. Created for Nursery and Reception, this bundle combines a child-friendly introduction to Bonfire Night with practical maths, creative mark-making invitations and tracing activities. Use the presentation to spark discussion, then offer opportunities for children to count, compare, draw, paint and explore through purposeful play. **Four coordinated resources included** **1. Discover Bonfire Night — PowerPoint and PDF** A 12-slide illustrated presentation exploring the story behind 5th November, from Parliament and the Gunpowder Plot to bonfires, fireworks and celebrations today. Includes: - Short explanations and picture-supported vocabulary. - “Let’s Talk� discussion prompts. - Adult speaker notes. - Safe viewing and different ways to enjoy the occasion, including ear defenders, watching indoors and quiet firework art. - Two family versions: a two-dad family and a mum-and-dad family on “Bonfire Night Today�. Both versions contain the same learning content and are supplied as PowerPoint and PDF files. Historical events are presented calmly, without graphic violence or punishment. **2. Light Up the Sky — Firework Maths Within 10** A 16-page printable pack supporting subitising within 5, counting, matching, comparing and exploring parts of a whole. Includes: - Ten counting mats covering quantities 1–10. - Five-frame and ten-frame references. - Two pages of quantity-matching cards. - A “More, Fewer or the Same?� comparison mat. - “Five Stars, Two Skies� and “Ten Stars, Two Skies� exploration mats. - An adult guidance page. Activities within 5 are clearly distinguished from extensions to 10. Structured arrangements help children notice “five and some more� and count to check. **3. Firework Mark Making Cards** Six illustrated prompt cards inviting children to explore: - Bursts. - Curls. - Zigzags. - Loops. - Arches. - Sweeping trails. Colourful painted examples, short instructions and open-ended questions encourage children to create their own marks. Display alongside paper, paint, crayons or chalk as invitations to draw and explore. **4. Firework Tracing Mats** Six spacious mats featuring matching firework patterns. Each includes: - A large grey tracing trail. - A dark navy starting dot. - A separate “Try Your Own� space. - A short instruction. Use with drawing tools, or laminate for repeated use with suitable dry-wipe pens. **Flexible activities for your setting** Choose resources to suit your children’s interests and understanding. Use for adult-led carpet time, small-group exploration, creative provision and practical maths invitations. The collection offers opportunities to develop mathematical talk, hand–eye coordination, control of drawing tools and conversations about past and present. Bold, playful lettering, rich colours and textured paper details give the resources a coordinated Bond & Blossom identity. **What will I receive?** Seven downloadable files covering four resources: - Two 12-slide PowerPoint presentations — alternative family versions. - Two matching 12-page presentation PDFs. - One 16-page maths PDF. - One six-page mark-making cards PDF. - One six-page tracing mats PDF. All resources use A4 landscape layouts. **Please note:** This is a digital resource bundle. Physical counters, loose parts, pens, paint and other classroom materials are not included. Presentation artwork is fixed; adult speaker notes are editable in PowerPoint. The two presentation versions differ in one family illustration and are not separate lessons. These resources are also available individually. Please check your previous purchases before buying the bundle.

£3.99

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