Introduce ordinal number concepts in a fun and visual way with our Ordinal Numbers See & Say PowerPoint. This interactive resource supports students in identifying the position of objects in a sequence using ordinal language – perfect for Foundation and early Year 1 learners.

Each slide presents a row of animals in a line, followed by a question prompt (e.g. “Which animal is third?”). Students look at the image and say the correct ordinal number aloud, supporting both positional language and oral number fluency.

Ordinal Numbers See & Say PowerPoint is ideal for introducing and reinforcing first to tenth positional terms through engaging visuals and whole-class participation. It’s great for warm-ups, transitions, or explicit modelling during your ordinal numbers unit.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and use ordinal numbers from first to tenth
• ✅ Develop understanding of position and sequence in a set
• ✅ Strengthen mathematical vocabulary through visual cues and speaking practise

What’s Included:

• Interactive PowerPoint featuring images of animals in a row
• Question prompts for each slide to encourage students to say the correct ordinal number
• Clear visuals and consistent formatting for easy comprehension

Materials Needed:

• Interactive whiteboard or screen capable of running PowerPoint
• Optional: number cards or mini whiteboards for extended student responses

How to Use:

1. Display the PowerPoint on your classroom whiteboard or screen.
2. Show each image of the animal line-up and read the ordinal question aloud.
3. Students say the correct ordinal position as a class or individually.
4. Pause to reinforce vocabulary and explain why the answer is correct before moving on.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a warm-up during your maths block or daily routine
• 💡 Include in rotations for ordinal number practise with small groups
• 💡 Challenge students to explain their answer using full sentences (e.g. “The cat is third in line.”)
• 💡 Extend learning by having students create their own ordinal line-ups with toys or counters
• 💡 Reinforce by incorporating movement – have students line up and call out their position

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Highlight ordinal vocabulary (first, second, third, etc.) on your classroom word wall
• 💛 Use this PowerPoint in conjunction with hands-on activities for multi-sensory learning
• 💛 Pause after each question to allow students time to explain their thinking

Ordinal Numbers See & Say PowerPoint is a bright, simple and engaging way to teach positional language – supporting students as they learn to describe order and sequence with confidence.