Number Six 6 Interactive POWERPOINT is a bright and engaging way to introduce the number 6 to your students. Through visual cues, movement-based activities and interactive slides, this resource helps learners build a strong foundation in number recognition and fluency.

Perfect for use during whole-class instruction, small group work or number intervention sessions, this PowerPoint includes a variety of activities designed to cater to all learning styles. From ten frames and number lines to dice games and finger counting, students explore the number 6 through repetition and hands-on interaction.

Each slide supports meaningful number conversations and encourages students to model, count, trace, and discuss the number in different ways. It’s a must-have addition to your early years number routine.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and name the number 6 in different forms
• ✅ Practise correct number formation and visual representation
• ✅ Count and model 6 using fingers, body parts, and ten frames
• ✅ Identify numbers before and after 6 using a number line
• ✅ Build fluency and confidence with early number knowledge

What’s Included:

• Interactive PowerPoint presentation focused on the number 6
• Activities include:
  • - Number formation tracing
  • - Recognising 6 on a ten frame
  • - Showing 6 with fingers and body prompts
  • - Finding 6 on a number line
  • - Identifying numbers before and after 6
  • - Thumbs up/down counting activity
  • - Thumbs up/down dice rolling activity
  • - Counting to 6 using movement and physical gestures

Materials Needed:

• PowerPoint-compatible device for slideshow mode
• Interactive whiteboard, screen, or classroom display
• Optional: whiteboards, markers, counters, or dice

How to Use:

1. Open the PowerPoint in slideshow mode to enable all animations and interactivity.
2. Introduce the number 6 and work through the slides with the class.
3. Encourage students to count, trace, and interact with each activity.
4. Model number recognition and invite responses through movement and discussion.
5. Repeat activities across the week to support fluency and reinforcement.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as part of your daily number routine or maths warm-up
• 💡 Include in a maths rotation or number recognition centre
• 💡 Link to classroom counting collections that feature groups of 6
• 💡 Pair with physical activities like six star jumps or six toe touches
• 💡 Use alongside number songs that reinforce numbers 1–10

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Pause on each slide to allow for discussion and modelling
• 💛 Encourage students to hold up six fingers or objects to represent the number
• 💛 Use visuals from the slides to anchor your maths wall or number corner
• 💛 Follow up with worksheets or craft activities featuring the number 6
• 💛 Reinforce vocabulary such as “more than,” “less than,” “before,” and “after”

Number Six 6 Interactive POWERPOINT brings energy and focus to early number learning. With clear visuals, purposeful movement and meaningful repetition, it helps students explore and consolidate their understanding of the number 6 in a fun and supportive way.