Support your students as they explore comparing collections with the More or Less Clip Cards. This hands-on resource is perfect for developing early number sense, visual comparison, and fine motor skills while reinforcing the mathematical language of 'more' and 'less'.

Students will work with a set of 16 task cards, each displaying two picture collections. Their job is to determine which group shows more or less and use a peg or counter to clip their chosen answer. This simple and engaging task encourages visual discrimination, reasoning, and one-to-one correspondence while supporting fine motor development through the act of clipping.

A recording sheet is included so students can write the numeral that corresponds to the collection they selected, providing additional practise in number formation and number writing. Whether used independently or in a small group, these cards make a great addition to your maths rotations, early finisher activities, or as a warm-up to a lesson on comparing quantities.

Key Learning Outcomes

• ✅ Identify and compare quantities using more and less
• ✅ Develop one-to-one correspondence and number sense
• ✅ Strengthen visual discrimination between collections
• ✅ Practise fine motor skills through clipping and counting

What’s Included

• 16 clip cards showing two visual collections per card
• Instructions and suggestions for classroom use
• Printable recording sheet for writing the correct numeral

Materials Needed

• Printed and laminated clip cards
• Pegs, counters, or mini clothespins for clipping answers
• Printed recording sheets and pencils
• Optional: number line or number chart for reference

How to Use

1. Provide students with a set of clip cards and pegs or counters
2. Students decide which collection is more or less, based on the prompt
3. They clip the correct answer using a peg or counter
4. Students record the number of the selected collection on the recording sheet
5. Review answers together or use for assessment purposes

Ideas for Classroom Use

• 💡 Use during small group maths rotations focused on comparing numbers
• 💡 Add to your early finisher tubs for independent practise
• 💡 Pair with verbal questioning like “How do you know it has more?” to encourage reasoning
• 💡 Introduce before lessons on addition or subtraction to develop number sense

Top Teacher Tips

• 💛 Laminate cards for repeated use and durability
• 💛 Colour-code cards by level or focus (e.g. more vs. less)
• 💛 Use mini whiteboards alongside for students to explain or draw their thinking

The More or Less Clip Cards are an engaging, versatile way to support early comparison skills while building confidence with counting and number writing.