A Christmas tree number bond activity Add sequins or draw decorations on the second tree to make 10 in total.

Simple shapes for halving. Suitable for EYFS or KS1

A problem solving activity based on doubling. Explore whether it is better to take the initial offering of sweets or use the doubling pot five times. Could easily be used with manipulatives to calculate the doubles. KS1 or more able EYFS

An activity to practise finding 1p or 10p more or less than a given price Based on a space theme EYFS or KS1

Follow the instructions to find out which picture of the grid you will land on. Practise up, down, left and right Two or three steps for each question EYFS and KS1

An activity to practise finding 1p more or less than a given price Based on a space theme EYFS or KS1

A simple subtraction activity for Christmas. Solve the subtraction questions on the baubles, then cut out and stick on the Christmas tree showing the correct answer. Suitable for EYFS.

A simple subtraction activity for Christmas. Solve the subtraction questions on the baubles, then cut out and stick on the Christmas tree showing the correct answer. Suitable for EYFS.

A simple subtraction activity for Christmas. Solve the subtraction questions on the baubles, then cut out and stick on the Christmas tree showing the correct answer. Suitable for EYFS.

Addition of two numbers on Christmas cracker pieces Single digit numbers

Addition of two numbers on Christmas cracker pieces Numbers to 20

Money problems based on The Great Pet Sale. Children draw the coins they would need to use to pay for a pet, choosing from 2p and 5p coins in combination.

Money problems based on the story of The Great Pet Sale. Children need to find out the cost of each animal in the story (or prices could be provided e.g. in a role play pet shop as we did in my class) then complete the addition money questions, then find change due from 20p.

Add single digit numbers, then use that knowledge to work out addition of multiples of ten. I used this when trying to speed up children's recall working with multiples of ten.

Very simple pet-themed word problems. Children complete a number sentence by filling in the numbers from the question and adding to find the total.

Money problems based on The Great Pet Sale. Children draw the coins they would need to use to pay for a pet, choosing from 1p, 2p and 5p coins in combination. (Also available is a more challenging option just using 2p and 5p coins)

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.

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.

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?