Subitising 1, 2 and 3
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Anya: What was that?
Captain Mahari: It's just the volcano.
Cadets: Volcano?!
Captain Mahari: Don't worry, it only shoots out one, two or three puffs of smoke at a time. Let's subitise the amounts.
Fin: Subitise?
Captain Mahari: Subitising is seeing how many without having to count one by one. Whoa okay let subitise.
Cadets: One. Three. Two.
Captain Mahari: I think it stopped. Well done, kids, great subitising!
Fin: The volcano is starting again.
Captain Mahari: No that was the sign, I'm ready for lunch. He-hee he-he-he.
Quiz: Subitising
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Subitising scavenger hunt - 2 and 3!
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Use the printable worksheet to help you subitise the things around you.
Try arranging them in different ways to see if you still have the same amount.
Here are some ideas to get you started!
- 1 sock
- 2 pillows
- 3 spoons
Subitising scavenger hunt - 2 and 3!
It's time for an adventure, Cadets! Use this worksheet to subitise items around your house.

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