Looking for a hands-on way to explore teen numbers with your students? Our Teen Number Rainbow Craftivity is just the ticket! This vibrant and engaging resource helps students develop a deep understanding of teen numbers by showing them in multiple forms.

Students will love selecting their own teen number and showcasing it across six colourful “rays” that extend from a cloud. Whether you’re introducing teen numbers or reinforcing number sense concepts, this craft supports strong foundational understanding in an enjoyable and creative way.

This activity is ideal for reinforcing different number representations and makes a perfect addition to your numeracy rotations, early finisher tasks, or whole-class learning. Best of all, the completed rainbows create a cheerful, concept-rich classroom display that students can feel proud of!

Key Learning Outcomes

• ✅ Recognise and represent teen numbers in multiple ways
• ✅ Use tally marks, ten frames, drawings and number sentences accurately
• ✅ Understand place value concepts through part-part-whole models
• ✅ Build confidence in identifying and spelling number words

What’s Included

• Cloud template featuring space for number and number word
• Six rainbow ray templates for varied representations:
• - Tally marks
• - Ten frames
• - Part-part-whole
• - Picture drawing
• - Number sentence
• - Base ten blocks or student’s choice
• Teacher instructions with display ideas

Materials Needed

• White card or paper for the cloud templates
• Bright coloured paper for the rainbow rays
• Scissors, glue, and staplers or tape
• Pencils, markers or crayons for filling out representations
• Optional: laminated rays and dry erase markers for reuse

How to Use

1. Print the cloud templates on white paper and the rays on assorted coloured paper
2. Each student selects a teen number and writes it on the cloud (numeral and word)
3. They then complete each rainbow ray to represent the number in different ways
4. Assemble the rays around the cloud to create a teen number rainbow
5. Display the finished rainbows on a bulletin board or classroom wall

Ideas for Classroom Use

• 💡 Use as a whole-class project when introducing teen numbers
• 💡 Include in small group numeracy rotations for number representation practice
• 💡 Let students work in pairs to support collaborative learning and discussion

Top Teacher Tips

• 💛 Use black-and-white templates printed on coloured card for a printer-friendly option
• 💛 Enlarge the templates to A3 size to make an even bolder wall display
• 💛 Provide number line or anchor charts for reference during independent completion

Brighten up your maths block and your walls with this Teen Number Rainbow Craftivity – the perfect combination of fun, function, and foundational number work!