A confidence-building worksheet resource for children with dyscalculia

Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 1: Number Bonds Combinations for and to 10 is a photocopiable worksheet resource by Steve Chinn and Cat Eadle, designed to help learners with dyscalculia build secure, lasting number bonds to 10. Each worksheet uses small, carefully sequenced steps so that children experience success before moving on, rather than being asked to make large jumps in understanding.

The worksheets are deliberately uncluttered, with clear visual representations that support learners who find number-based tasks overwhelming. Alongside each set of worksheets, the resource includes teaching ideas based on multisensory instruction and the use of concrete materials, so number bonds are reinforced through more than one route: seeing, saying and doing.

For schools

• A ready-to-use, photocopiable master that SENCOs, maths leads and teaching assistants can reproduce for a whole class, small group or one-to-one intervention.
• Supports the graduated approach and Quality First Teaching for pupils working on early number bonds as part of an EHCP or SEN support plan.
• Suitable for use across primary and secondary settings wherever a pupil needs to consolidate number bonds to 10, regardless of chronological age.
• A practical, low-cost addition to a school's maths intervention toolkit alongside concrete resources such as bead strings and number lines.

For parents and home learning

• Gives parents a structured, ready-made set of worksheets to work through with their child at home, without needing to design activities from scratch.
• The "little and often" approach means sessions can be short, which helps reduce frustration for children who find maths stressful.
• Builds on what a child already knows, so home practice feels achievable rather than another source of pressure.

Children with dyscalculia often struggle to hold onto basic number facts, including number bonds to 10, even after repeated practice. Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 1 addresses this directly by breaking number bonds down into small, sequential steps and reinforcing each one through multisensory teaching and concrete materials, rather than repetition alone.

The authors, Steve Chinn and Cat Eadle, draw on established teaching approaches for learners with dyscalculia, including working from a learner's existing knowledge and building firm foundations before progressing.

Whether you are a teacher building an intervention programme or a parent looking for a structured way to support your child's number bonds at home, Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 1 offers a clear, manageable place to start. Order your copy from The Dyslexia Shop today.

• Photocopiable worksheet resource focused on number bonds combinations for and to 10.
• Uncluttered worksheet layout with visual representations to reduce cognitive overload.
• Includes teaching ideas for multisensory instruction and the use of concrete materials.
• Uses a "little and often" approach, with small progression steps between worksheets.
• Written by Cat Eadle and Steve Chinn.
• ISBN: 9781903842225.
• Supplied as a spiral-bound photocopy master.
• Book 1 of the three-part Succeed with Dyscalculia series.

• Breaks number bonds into manageable steps. Learners with dyscalculia build number bonds to 10 gradually, with small progressions between worksheets rather than sudden jumps.
• Ready to use in class or at home. The photocopiable format means teachers and parents can start using the worksheets immediately, with no extra preparation.
• Written by recognised specialists. Authored by Steve Chinn and Cat Eadle, both known for their work on mathematics learning difficulties and dyscalculia.
• Multisensory by design. Teaching ideas built into the resource combine visual worksheets with concrete materials and discussion, not worksheets alone.

Compatibility

Supplied as a spiral-bound photocopy master, designed to be reproduced for teaching use within the purchasing school or setting.

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• What is Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 1 and what does it cover?
  Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 1 is a photocopiable worksheet resource that helps learners build secure number bonds combinations for and to 10. Written by Steve Chinn and Cat Eadle, it uses small, sequential steps and multisensory teaching ideas rather than repetition alone.
• Is Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 1 suitable for children with dyscalculia?
  Yes, it is specifically designed for learners with dyscalculia who struggle to retain basic number bonds. The uncluttered worksheets and "little and often" approach help build number bonds to 10 gradually, reducing the frustration that abstract number work can cause.
• How can teachers use Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 1 in the classroom?
  Teachers can photocopy the worksheets for whole-class teaching, small-group intervention or one-to-one support with pupils working on number bonds. It fits well within a graduated approach for pupils on SEN support or an EHCP, and can be reused across year groups.
• Can parents use Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 1 at home?
  Yes, parents can work through the ready-made worksheets with their child at home without needing to design their own activities. Short, regular sessions following the "little and often" approach can help build a child's confidence with number bonds over time.
• What age group is Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 1 suitable for?
  Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 1 is designed for learners of any age who need to build secure number bonds to 10, rather than being tied to one school year group. This makes it suitable for both primary-age pupils and older learners who still need support with basic number facts.
• Who are the authors of Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 1?
  Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 1 is written by Cat Eadle and Steve Chinn. Steve Chinn is a UK specialist known for his work on mathematics learning difficulties and dyscalculia.
• Is there a Book 2 or Book 3 in the Succeed with Dyscalculia series?
  Yes, Succeed with Dyscalculia is a three-book series. Book 2 covers more advanced number bonds combinations for and to 10, and Book 3 covers place value to 1000.