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Maths
Grouping/Multiplication
Carrying on the multiplication theme, today it's looking at grouping. This makes it very easy for the children to see how the amounts are made.
Cookies in a Jar
A lovely activity which really engaged my children. Lots of counting, number recognition and even some simple addition and subtraction. Great fun!
Number Tracks
Nice activity so looking at numbers. This can be as easy if as challenging as you need. Could be done on paper, in a tuff spot or whiteboard pen a table or chalked outdoors .
Arrays
Multiplication can be a tricky concept for children to grasp. This is a fun and creative way for children to think about arrays and to see and be able to solve multiplication problems.
Numbers
Simple set up and engaging, as children enjoy flipping the cards cards and then challenging themselves to make, add and subtract. Use buttons, pasta, Lego; whatever you have. Give it a go! 🃏♠️♦️♣️❤️Simple set up and engaging, as children enjoy flipping the cards cards and then challenging themselves to make, add and subtract. Use buttons, pasta, Lego; whatever you have. Give it a go! 🃏♠️♦️♣️❤️
Matching Numbers to Amounts
Counting is one skill but being able to match the correct number to an amount is a very different skill. Using paper cups, this is an easy activity to set up at home or in the classroom.
Sorting 2D and 3D Shapes
Simple set up and it doesn't need a tuff spot ; can easily be done on a table or floor. Activity can easily be extended by naming thecshapes and their properties. You could also add a timer and make competitive, who can sort the quickest?
Recognising 10
A great way to help with understanding numbers; recognition and value. Use whatever you have and it doesn't need to be in a tuff spot!
Number Tracks
This proved to be a massive success; dice, cars and writing on a white board. A great way to think about addition, what it is, understanding it and problem solving. Very simple to set up and definitely an activity I will be repeating.
Tens & Ones
A good activity for helping to understand place value, the value of each digit in a number. It's important that children grasp that while a digit can be the same, its value depends on where it is in the number. Hands on learning....
How tall.....?
Last couple of dinosaur activities coming up for International Dinosaur Day on the 21st May.
How about measuring height and length? Use cubes or perhaps even a ruler. Always encourage or introduce the correct vocabulary. Enjoy! 🦕🦕🦕Last couple of dinosaur activities coming up for International Dinosaur Day on the 21st May.
How about measuring height and length? Use cubes or perhaps even a ruler. Always encourage or introduce the correct vocabulary. Enjoy! 🦕🦕🦕
How about measuring height and length? Use cubes or perhaps even a ruler. Always encourage or introduce the correct vocabulary. Enjoy! 🦕🦕🦕Last couple of dinosaur activities coming up for International Dinosaur Day on the 21st May.
How about measuring height and length? Use cubes or perhaps even a ruler. Always encourage or introduce the correct vocabulary. Enjoy! 🦕🦕🦕
Outdoor Butterfly Symmetry
Children learn best and secure knowledge when they keep revisiting a topic. Revisit topics in different ways and always make it 'hands on.' Today's activity requires a piece of chalk, some natural objects and some outside space. Remember to use the word symmetrical, making sure you explain how both sides need to mirror each other. Enjoy!
Adding 3 Numbers
Once children have mastered adding 2 numbers together, you can move on to adding 3. Practical learning is a great way to master this, as the children can see the amounts, organise their thoughts and work through the process. Give it a go!
Money
Money can be challenging topic for a lot of children. However with hands on and repeated practice it can be made easier to grasp. Start small, how many ways to make 10p and adapt as the children become more confident and able.
Pattern Making
Lovely idea for outdoors or bringing the learning indoors. Pattern making, using what's around you; dandelions, daisies, stones, leaves, petals, be creative. Great maths opportunity!
Amounts with Dominoes
Dominoes are wonderful for lots of number activities, here I've used them to explore number bonds.
Number Bonds to 10
Lots of ways to practice number bonds, using gems, numbers, numicon - use what you have. Once the children have made the bond, ask them to write the number sentences. Simple, easy set up which can be extended to add challenge.
Partitioning Numbers
Where Am I?
Indoors or outdoors there is always an opportunity to practise positional language and develop vocabulary. Make it fun and make it fast - how quick can they move the toy to find the correct position? Could be a sibling challenge!
Number Towers
Make it learning practical and you make the learning engaging. Simple set up, doesn't need to be in a tuff spot and it doesn't need to be cubes; Lego works just as well. Have fun!
What's the Question?
A great activity for practising number problems. Rather than use lots of cups, simply cut out discs that can placed into the base of the cups and changed when you want to adapt the activity.
Hula Hoop Clock
Take the learning outdoors and teach the time.
Place Value
Tens and ones can be a tricky concept for children to grasp, but if they can see it and make it for themselves it does make it easier. Use Diennes, Base 10 or Numicon; whatever it is you have.
More & Less
Hands on, more and less activity. We were practicing 10 more, 10 less, but this could easily be adapted to one more, one less. A hundred square or number line supports children who may need a little help.
Size Ordering
This has been such an effective, activity. I have used it many times and it does what it 'says on the tin.' Easy set up, keep it and use it over and over. Develop mathematical vocabulary at every opportunity. Enjoy!
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