A set of colour 2D shape posters showing rectangles, hearts, diamonds, squares, triangles, circles, ovals, hexagons, pentagons and octagon pictures. These are useful for classroom display, the maths corner, speaking and listening and a host of other maths linked activities e.g. Shape Scavenger Hunt: Children find objects in the classroom that match the shapes on the posters. Shape Sorting Game: Children sort objects or pictures into groups based on the shapes shown in the posters. Shape Memory Match: Have a memory match game using cards that have the shapes from the posters. Shape Artwork: Provide children with art materials to create their own artwork based on the shapes. Interactive Shape Wall: Turn the posters into an interactive wall where children can add objects or drawings that correspond to each shape. Guess the Shape: Play a guessing game where you describe a shape from the posters without naming it, and the children have to guess which shape it is. Laminate the posters and they can be reused.

A collection of worksheets for children learning or consolidating numbers from 0 to 10 and/or finding out about number lines. There are links with handwriting and sequencing numbers as well as number recognition. Variety: This set includes nine worksheets and a blank template for you or the children to use. Interactive Matching: Children will enjoy matching the colour numbers to their corresponding positions on the number lines. This process reinforces number recognition but also introduces them to the concept of number lines. Colouring Fun: For those who love a splash of creativity, there’s a black and white version. Children can colour in the numbers before matching them to the number lines. Children can copy the coloured numbers on the sheets or use their own colour choices. Diverse Designs: Each of the nine worksheets showcases a different font style or playful number cartoon characters. Designs include curly fonts to numbers with cute little faces and one sheet shows number words. Target Audience: These worksheets are tailored for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and KS1 (Key Stage 1) children.

*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. This resource includes colour flashcards of the months of the year with 8 to an A4 page. Cut and laminate these for sorting activities and to add to displays. There is a colour and black and white version of the worksheet where the 12 months are included. These small cards can be cut out and sequenced. The black and white ones can be coloured in. Add to class displays or individual symbol boards. The final page shows a template sheet where children can add their own pictures to the months of the year.

This 10-page resource is designed to help KS1 teachers introduce young learners to patterns through colourful and black-and-white examples. Each page features a colour pattern alongside a black-and-white version, allowing children to explore and create their own patterns by making the two match or deliberately choosing different designs and colours. The resource integrates concepts of shape, colour, and symmetry while incorporating familiar themes like food, flowers and animals. The resource supports early pattern recognition and critical thinking skills in a visually stimulating way.

A maths unit of work for EYFS and KS1 which comes with planning for 6 simple activities: Button Sorting Button Counting Button Matching Button Sequencing Button Ordering Button Addition and Subtraction- numbers 1 to 10. There are 4 worksheets included to supplement practical work with buttons. Shapes or counters could also be used. There are also 3 colour sheets that children can cut up for button sorting, counting and matching games.

An engaging resource designed to make teaching and learning the number 3 fun and interactive for Early Years. There are 10 colour pages, each showcasing 12 activity ideas. Examples are: “Put 3 Blocks in Order of Size”: Children can arrange three blocks from smallest to largest, promoting spatial awareness and mathematical understanding. “Make a Spell with 3 Secret Ingredients”: Children can concoct imaginary potions using three secret ingredients, encouraging imaginative play and counting skills. “Draw and Colour in 3 Kings”: Children can draw and colour three kings, inspired by stories such as the Three Wise Men, fostering creativity and numeral recognition. “Make a Dance with 3 Moves”: Children can choreograph a dance routine with three different moves, promoting physical activity and numerical understanding. “Say Rhymes - 3 Blind Mice”: Children can recite number rhymes reinforcing counting skills and rhythmic patterns. "Share the Story of the 3 Billy Goats Gruff ": Children can listen to or participate in storytelling sessions featuring classic tales involving the number three, fostering language development and storytelling skills. “Survey Who Was Born in March, the 3rd Month of the Year”: Children can conduct surveys to find out who in their class / year group, was born in March, exploring calendar concepts and social interaction. “Create a Picture with 3 Colours”: Children can use three different colours to create artwork, enhancing colour recognition and artistic expression. “Count 3 Objects in the Environment”: Children can explore their surroundings and count groups of three objects they find, promoting observational skills and numeracy. Dip in an out of the resource to support early number work, or use as unit of work.

This resource aims to make learning about shapes an interactive, fun, and comprehensive experience for young children, laying a solid foundation for their understanding of geometry and the world around them. Materials Included: Curved Shapes and Lines Cards: A set of 5 sheets each showing 12 colour cards with items with curved lines, straight lines, or shapes. These can be used to discuss the concept of curves and lines in both natural and man-made objects. Activity Worksheet: A final worksheet that allows children to draw or paste pictures of items with curved, straight, or mixed lines and shapes. This worksheet can serve as a review of the concepts learned. Instructions for Use: Cutting and Sorting: Begin by cutting out the cards on each of the five pages. Laminate them for durability if desired. Categorization Activities: Use the cards to engage children in sorting activities. They can sort by type of line (curved vs. straight), by shape, or by whether the object is natural or man-made. Matching Game: Duplicate the cards for a matching game, encouraging children to find pairs of similar shapes or lines. Shape Recognition: Use the shapes-only cards to focus on pure shape recognition, discussing sides, angles, and properties. Creative Application: Utilize the worksheet for children to apply what they’ve learned by drawing or pasting in items that match the discussed categories. Field Trip: If possible, organize a short walk or field trip around the school to identify shapes in the real world, enhancing the connection between the lesson and everyday life.

Cultivate a love for nature and symmetry in your KS1 children with this resource featuring 10 picture grids! Each grid showcases a variety of flowers and floral patterns, with a focus on symmetry in some of the designs, encouraging children to observe and appreciate plant life. This resource is crafted to inspire children to replicate these illustrations onto a blank grid, square by square, enhancing their observational and fine motor skills. Enlarge the grid paper as required. Extend by asking children to then draw or paint the plants and flowers freehand.

“Discovering the Days: A Colourful Week Ahead!”, a multifaceted resource tailored for KS1 learners. Resources include a colour card for each day of the week. A detailed lesson plan outlining objectives, resources and activity steps. Blank blackboards and black and white characters which form the basis of the activities planned. The colour days of the week cards can also be used as a daily wall chart or added to displays on Time. Subject Links: Maths: Beyond learning the days of the week, children grasp sequencing and early data handling, foundational for time-related concepts. Literacy: Enhance vocabulary and narrative skills by associating stories with each day. Art: Black and white cut-outs and blackboards empower children to be artists, sparking creativity.

A fun and interactive way to practice and consolidate times tables for KS1. A great way to wind down ready for the end of term too! There is a set of instructions, 12 different Bingo cards which are colour coded and a set of times tables cards. You can differentiate the game for more or less able children. Children can play in pairs or teams for even more enjoyment. A useful end of term tool also to assess children’s learning of multiplication tables.

A set of 48 cards for you to cut out, laminate and use in your writing area or number area. Link the cards to your Space theme. Each sheet could also be used as a worksheet for children to complete. Numbers are from 0 to 6 for sheets, expect sheets 3 and 4 where children can be challenged to add the numbers together. Use dry markers with your laminated cards. A useful ‘finishing early’ activity for children where they can choose and complete cards. Activities Sheets 1 and 2 - write the missing numbers between 1 and 6 Sheets 3 and 4 - add numbers below 6 together Sheets 5 - trace the dotted lines to write the numbers Sheet 6 - trace within the lines to write the numbers Sheets 7 - add the numbers to complete the sequences Sheet 8- this is a template for you or the children to add your own activity or number sets.

This activity is suitable for EYFS and KS1. It allows children to make personal connections to the days of the week, helping them to remember the names and order more easily. It also promotes creativity and presentation skills. By associating days with specific activities or events, students gain a practical understanding of how days function in their daily lives. It can also enhance their understanding of sequential order and time concepts. Resources include: Planning Sequencing days of the week flashcards to cut and order A worksheet / Day Diary, for each day of the week A sample worksheet to give children an idea of filling in the the ‘Day Diaries’.

A fun interactive game for KS1 children following the same game rules as a traditional tic tac toe or noughts and crosses game. The resource includes a planning sheet with resources, preparation and instructions for the game. There is a planning sheet, 2 sets of cards, noughts and crosses cards. There are 4 board games with addition sums for children working on numbers up to 10. These can be changed depending on the ability of your children.

6 colour number assessment cards for you to laminate and reuse for teaching and assessing numbers 1 to 6 and recognition of number words. There are 2 cards with number words and 4 cards showing numerals. Assess children’s ability to count and match pictures and numbers from 1 to 6. Add the cards to your number corner, table or displays.

A set of resources related to measures and teaching vocabulary. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils. Page 1 is a poster on measures to talk about and then children can colour it in. Pages 2,3,4 are worksheets where children write the words for each symbol / picture e.g. short and tall or hot and cold. The final page is a word wall that children can use to support their writing. Boardmaker licenced.

This is a story children enjoy about their school day and what happens at 7 different times from getting up to going to bed. Children will be able to listen to the story and share their experiences whilst learning to tell the time. There are 3 activity pages for children to draw, write, sequence and tell the time. A set of picture resources are included for making your own worksheets, and/or for the children to use for their activities. Both EYFS and KS1 will enjoy and identify with this story.

There are 4 aisles in this supermarket resource. Each aisle presents colour pictures of the produce on sale. There are 2 worksheets for each aisle. Record how many of each item in the grid. Read and answer the questions related to the produce. Links to speaking and listening, shopping, weights and measures as well as data handling and number. Children can present their data / findings in the form of graphs, charts, tables or pictograms. You could extend yourself, by adding prices to produce and linking to money.

A power point presentation for use when teaching children the time. This one shows o’clock, but can be altered by turning the clock hands for any times you want. The question and answer is animated and these appear on a click of the key or use of a switch: ‘Can you tell me the time please?’ ‘It’s three o’clock’. The final page is a clock template for children to make their own. Print these on card and laminate. Add split pins for the hands. Children can then make the times indicated on the PPT.

This resource has a nature theme and is great to show on the Smart Board for children learning to count to 12. There are two pictures on each slide but you can alter these around if you prefer. The images are lovely as they have a fabric feel to them and could stimulate collage work or sewing with felt or materials. The activity included shows all 12 pictures which children can cut out and paste in order on the number sheet provided.

This is a resource which works very well as a display and doubles up for shape activities. There is a colour poster showing 25 different circle shaped objects that children may be familiar with - linking shape to real world. There is a template included for children to draw their own objects within circles. Each picture shape is duplicated with 2 to a page. This is a useful matching activity as well as encouraging speaking and listening. Shape pictures include: types of balls, food items, signs and coins. Extend the activity with children looking around the school or classroom for circular objects and taking pictures. These can also be made into collages or posters.