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Early Maths & CountingEarly Maths Book 6Nursery & Reception · ages 3–5

Dice Patterns and Dominoes

How many dots? Say it without counting!

Recognise dice patterns 1 to 6 at a glance, match dice patterns and read domino dots. Subitising practice.

  • 5 pages A4 portrait
  • 3 activity pages
  • PDF · 37 KB free, no sign-up

Sample pages

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Inside this book

  • Page 3Dice Patterns
  • Page 4Match the Dice Pattern
  • Page 5Domino Patterns

Notes for grown-ups

Reproduced from page 2 of the book so you can read it before printing.

Instantly recognising small quantities (subitising) using dice patterns and dominoes.

How to use

  • Look at the dice or domino pattern quickly.
  • Say how many dots you see without counting.
  • Match the pattern to the correct number.
  • Colour or circle the matching pattern.
  • Celebrate every quick recognition!

Tips

  •  Subitising builds strong number sense.
  •  Start with patterns for 1–4 before 5–6.
  •  Great for quick games and independent practice.

Activities included

  •  Dice patterns (1–6)
  •  Domino matching
  •  Subitising practice
  •  Extra pattern pages

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