Interactive Number Story Flip the Flap Book
Make number stories interactive and irresistible — a flip-the-flap book that gets students writing and thinking.
This Interactive Number Story Flip the Flap Book puts a creative spin on number stories — students lift flaps to reveal prompts and write their own number sentences and stories in response. It's hands-on, engaging, and sneaks in genuine mathematical thinking in a way that feels like play.
Perfect for Years 1–3, this craftivity brings together number skills and early writing in one delightful package that students will be excited to take home.
Why teachers love it:
- Hands-on engagement — the lift-the-flap format creates instant excitement and curiosity
- Connects maths and literacy — number stories develop both mathematical and writing skills
- Student-made keepsake — students are proud of the finished product
- Easy to assemble — clear instructions make construction simple even for little hands
Perfect for:
- Year 1, 2 and 3 number and algebra units
- Maths and literacy integration activities
- End-of-unit celebration activities
- Craft and project-based learning days
- Parent showcase and open classroom events
What's included:
A printable Interactive Number Story Flip the Flap Book template — students assemble their own book, then write number stories and sentences under each flap.
When maths becomes a story, everyone wants to read it.
SPECIFICATIONS
Format: PDF, set up for A4 paper. Exactly what's inside is listed above.
Editing: This download is not editable. The PDF is flattened to protect the design and the artists' work we license.
Printing: Open the file in a PDF reader and choose 'Fit to page' or 'Actual size'. Do a test page on plain paper first — card, colour and black-and-white all print well.
Licence: One classroom, one teacher. Please don't share, resell or post the file online; buy an extra licence for each colleague who wants their own copy.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
You'll need a PDF reader on your device — the free Adobe Acrobat Reader is the most reliable. Double-click the downloaded file to open it.
If a page shows on screen but won't print properly, open it in Acrobat Reader, choose Print → Advanced → tick 'Print as image'.
Stuck? Contact us and we'll sort it out.
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We want you to love every Mrs Edgar resource. If something isn't right, contact us within 30 days and we'll make it right. Because this is a digital file we can't refund a download that has already been opened, but we will always help you get it working. See our Returns Policy.
FAQS
Where is my download?
Check your inbox (and junk folder) for the email from Mrs Edgar with your link. You can also log in to your account at mrsedgar.com.au and download it from your order.
It came as a ZIP file — how do I open it?
On a Mac, double-click it. On Windows, right-click and choose 'Extract All'. Your PDFs will be inside.
Can I print in colour or black and white?
Yes. Our resources are designed to work both ways; black-and-white versions look great on coloured card.
The download won't start on my school computer.
Some school networks block downloads. Try again at home, or right-click the link and choose 'Save link as'.
