Weight, length and capacity questions for children to solve practically. I spaced the questions round the room with the appropriate equipment for children to solve each question with a partner.

Simple word problems to find the difference by counting on using a 100 square.

Doubling and halving word problems. Children could use practical resources to help to calculate the answers.

An introduction to the 5x table. Count the points on the stars and record the totals. Then mark out the pattern on the number grid. Can you carry it on?

Find the cost of the fruits (some questions require addition, others are for single items) then calculate change from the given amount. Would suit using alongside practical resources or role play.

Find the cost of the fruits (some questions require addition, others are for single items) then calculate change from the given amount. Would suit using alongside practical resources or role play.

Find the cost of the fruits (some questions require addition, others are for single items) then calculate change from the given amount. Would suit using alongside practical resources or role play.

How many of each shape can you see? Count and record.

A sports themed activity for combining groups of 5.

A sports themed activity for combining groups of 2 or 10. Uses a multiplication sign, but could be adapted.

An activity to work out which sport each contestant is taking part in, depending on the numbers on their vests (based on multiples of 2 and 5 and number order). Could be used as part of a sports unit or a stand-alone problem solving activity.

An activity to draw necklaces of a given length and then compare to find the longest and shortest. We used it as part of a Royalty unit alongside practical jewellery making. I asked the children to draw the line of the necklace first, then add their decorations by drawing, collaging etc. You could also incorporate repeating patterns or symmetry.

Cross out the right number of ladybirds to work out the answer to the subtraction questions. Three differentiated versions included. 1 or 2 digit numbers.

Find two numbers which have a difference of... I used it with a numberline - other resources could be used, too.

How many different combinations of eggs could the Easter Bunny have in his basket? Simple problem solving - could use practical resources to assist e.g. coloured counters.

Maths word problems based on the story of The Polar Express. Contains spaces for children to draw pictures to show their working.

Colour the candy canes using repeating patterns of a given number of colours, then design your own repeating pattern.

A tally chart with incomplete data - in each row either the tallies or the count is missing. Children use one piece of information to complete the other boxes. Based on the theme of 'My Local Area'.

Circus-themed word problems involving time. Children need to calculate the finishing time and draw their answers on the clocks.