A fun game for young children that can be differentiated from counting and adding small numbers together to adding up to 36. There are different ways of using the resources. Activity 1 Share page 1 and work through together with the children so they understand the process. Then children can complete page 2 on their own, or in pairs. Here they say how many ducks they see on the ponds and add up the numbers using the colour duck key. Page 3 is a template so that the children can add their own colours to the duck key. Add their own ducks to the pond and then work out the answers to the questions. Activity 2 Page 4 is a set of colour duck cards. Duplicate these and cut them out to play matching games, snap, pairs and colour sorting. Page 5 is a pond for children to colour in and add ducks of their own. Page 6 are outline black and white ducks for the children to colour in how they want. They could cut these out and add them to the pond. Extend by making a class pond collage where all the children can add their own duck. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.

Here are a collection of ideas for simple maths games for your class. Show on the Smart Board or print out and put in zip wallets with relevant counters or necessary pieces. Children can work in small groups, pairs or individually. Games include: Colour Memory games around shape and number Adding 2 numbers Apples on the tree in numerical order Matching number words with numerals Counting 2 at a time Clock face numbers

Here is a set of dominoes from 1 to 10 for EYFS and KS1 learners. Cut and laminate for number games, matching, ordering and tracing. There are 26 pages with 4 dominoes per page. There are some blanks for you to use or for children to write in.

This game is along the theme of maths or number sayings or phrases. 40 pictorial popular catch phrases or sayings to encourage thinking skills and speaking and listening skills. There are 4 catch phrases on each page. It is fun to work against the clock! Children can work in pairs or teams to try to work out the answers. An answer sheet is provided for them to mark off. Cut out the cards and laminate for a game you can keep and reuse. As an extra activity children can research and write the meanings of the phrases.

A useful number line for teaching counting on, counting back, addition and subtraction within 10. Here is a number line for every child in your class! Numbers are from 0 to 10. There are 30 bookmark style number lines to cut out and laminate for durability. Let them choose their own from a range of designs including: Transport, Spring, Halloween, Bears, Pirates, Animals, Birds and many more.

3 sets of number cards with a football / soccer theme. Numbers to 20 in words on footballs Numbers to 20 on footballs Pictures of footballs up to 20 Duplicate, cut and laminate for matching and counting games.

Share this presentation on the smart board when teaching basic shapes. Each slide can be printed out for drawing, matching or colouring activities. There are 8 shapes in all.

This is a fun cross - curricular game to play with your pupils. Show the images or cut into cards. Pupils work out the idiom or saying for each image and mark these off on the answer sheets. Great for group or pairs/team work. Links to literacy. There are 2 pages of idioms with 15 pictures on each page. Alternatively cut out all the cards for pupils to match. Differentiate with a small number of cards to start and increasing once pupils get the idea. Pupils can research any idioms they are unfamiliar with. Lots of speaking and listening and thinking opportunities.

12 pairs of 2D shape cards for cuttting out and matching, or for use as visual aids or displays on shape. Shapes : circle, oval, square, rectangle, heart, star, cross, triangle, diamond, pentagon, octagon and hexagon.

10 posters or number frieze for your displays or when teaching numbers from 1 to 10. Each poster shows a child, a number and number word.

Lots of ideas for teaching 3D shape. Starting with 3 colour posters to get the class talking about shape. Spheres and Cubes Cylinders and Cones Cuboids and Pyramids Activity 1:The next poster contains all the shapes and can be used on display or for children to sort out the 6 shapes. Activity 2: Find and draw objects the same as each of the 6 shapes. Activity 3: Cut and match the colour and /or grey shape symbols. Activity 4: Read the descriptions of the shape properties and join these to the shapes shown.

This is a set of activities in both colour and black and white. There are 3 activities to complete in colour and the same in black and white. Cut out the number cards from 1 to 10 and sequence them. Paste into books or make a zig - zag book. Duplicate and laminate and these can be a matching game too. Addition to 10 worksheet. Addition to 20 worksheet.

12 cross curricular task cards for children to choose from or work through connected to their topic on Time Detectives, History or Time. Each of the task cards can be worked on in pairs, individually or in groups. Examples are: Write a letter to the Future You. Listen to a famous speech such as the moon landing. Make a timeline or time capsule. Interview a grandparent. Link this resource with others in this set including a Bundle of Resources on Time Detectives. The final page has 2 Time Detective pictures that children could use for their topic book covers or add to your weekly timetable or displays. Cut and laminate the resources for durability and reuse. Useful too, for homework tasks.

A fun approach to learning to tell the time with a game for young children. There are 36 cards each showing different clocks, analog and digital. Show each card and children can read the times. If they find the 12 O’clock card it is dinner time! You could duplicate this card so that it appears more than once!

A fun approach to pattern and shape where children have the opportunity to learn about geometric shapes, improve their memory and counting skills whilst fostering creativity. Page 1 is a planning sheet with 10 suggestions for using the geometric pattern cards. Activities include pattern recognition, matching games, creating new patterns, sorting, identifying shapes, sequencing and symmetry. There are then 16 geometric black and white pattern cards, with 2 per page. Use as worksheets, flashcards, for games, colouring, pencil control and inspiration for pattern making. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children. Use as a lesson, unit of work or resource to dip in and out of.

This ‘Exploring 3D Shapes with Colours for KS1’ resource is an interactive, hands-on learning experience that supports learning of 3D shapes, particularly cubes,colour and pattern recognition. By engaging with a variety of activities, from building, colouring to puzzle solving, children will develop essential skills like problem-solving and spatial awareness. Sheet 1 is a planning sheet with 5 suggested ideas for using the resources. Sheets 2,3 and 4 are colour posters showing cube patterns for children to recreate. Sheet 5 is a large colour cube made up of smaller cubes - children can recreate the cube. Sheet 6 is a black and white version of the large cube. There are 3 worksheets for children to copy and recreate patterns. Finally there is a template of cubes that children can cut out and use in a variety of ways. The resource can form the basis of a lesson, make up a unit of work, or just dip in and out for 3D shape worksheets.

8 Tumbling Towers Maths games for the KS1 classroom. These are a fun way to teach and reinforce foundational maths skills. Games include recognition of numbers up to 12, 2D shape, basic addition and subtraction, counting and matching numbers and pictures, and, matching number words and pictures. Each activity idea has objectives, suggested resources and activity instructions and steps. Once you have your tumbling tower blocks, stickers and markers, you need little else which is a great time saver for teachers.

A set of resources showing colour cards from Ace to King in the suits of hearts, diamonds, spades and clubs. A lesson plan is included with 5 ways of using the resource. Objectives: Help KS1 children develop sorting, categorization, and creative skills using playing cards. This activity combines mathematics with art, allowing children to cut out, sort, and design custom playing cards with shapes and colours. Materials Needed: Printable playing card templates, coloured pencils/markers, scissors, glue sticks, cardstock, and optional sorting mats. Lesson planning sheet. Traditional playing card packs(optional). Differentiation: Provide pre-cut cards and guided templates for less confident learners and introduce advanced sorting criteria for those ready for more challenges. This activity reinforces fundamental mathematical concepts like number to 13, sorting, sequencing and categorization, but also allows children to exercise their creativity and fine motor skills.

In this resource for KS1 and EYFS children, the objective is to enhance counting skills, pattern recognition, and basic arithmetic. Using 9 pages of colour school themed cards (showing quantities from 1 to 6), number cards, and 4 pattern cards, children will first practice counting objects and matching number cards to colour objects cards. Colour cards include pencils, crayons, books, children and desks. Basic addition and subtraction concepts will be introduced through visual aids, allowing children to combine and remove objects to solve simple problems. They will engage in pattern matching by identifying and creating sequences with the pattern cards and colour cards. A lesson overview is included detailing the 3 lesson ideas. All cards can be duplicated, cut and laminated for matching and sorting games.

Fun with Hats: A Data Adventure for Children is a maths resource designed for Key Stage 1 and EYFS children. The resource aims to develop early data handling and sorting skills through fun activities. The resource includes: • Three Sets of Colour Picture Cards: Each set contains 18 colour pictures of children wearing different hats. Sets 1A and 1B, Set 2A and 2B, and Set 3A and 3B include the same pictures but are jumbled in different orders, providing multiple opportunities for matching and sorting activities. • Activity Sheet for Counting and Matching Hats: This sheet allows children to practice counting, sorting, matching and recording. There are 6 planned Activity ideas which come with objectives, instructions and assessment opportunities. Hat Matching Game: Objective: Develop data handling and sorting skills by matching pictures of children with different hats. Sorting Hat Game: Objective: Practice sorting and categorising skills based on hat colour and type. Hat Relay Race: Objective: Reinforce sorting skills and promote teamwork. Hat Storytelling: Objective: Encourage creativity and language development through storytelling. Design Your Own Hat: Objective: Encourage creativity and artistic expression while reinforcing understanding of different types of hats. Counting and Matching Hats: Objective: Practice counting and matching skills. The resource links to topics on Clothing. Boardmaker licenced.