Money problems based on The Great Pet Sale.
a) Children draw the coins they would need to use to pay for a pet, choosing from 1p, 2p and 5p coins in combination.
b) A more challenging option just using 2p and 5p coins.
c) Addition money questions, then find change due from 20p.
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.
A weekly plan for Reception for daily counting and subitising/subitizing activities as part of their maths work.
Autumn term/entry level.
15 minutes daily.
Extension ideas.
A price list for a fairytale shop and activities to use it with.
A chance to practice addition, subtraction and money.
Can be used as role play activities.
There is also a 'Fairytale shopping - choose your own items' sheet in my free resources which can be used with this unit.
A simple activity to work out the double of each number and record the number sentences. I used Numicon with my class, but other resources could work, too.
Word problems using different operations, based on the story of Hansel and Gretel to fit with a fairytale unit. Includes more challenging numbers and a two step operation - also available is a less challenging option.
A simple activity designed to speed up recall of facts. Write down the double, then use that knowledge to work out one more or one less than the double. e.g. 4 + 4 = ...... so 4 + 5 =
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.
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.
Activity to be used in conjunction with the fairytale shop price list.
Find out how much the items cost and add them to make a total.
Could be used as part of a role play shopping activity.