This activity introduces children to using numbers to make an alphabet code. Children work out the value of each letter of the alphabet and then using addition, work out a total for each of the names. There are 2 names for each letter of the alphabet shown on the first worksheet. There is a grid for children to write the numbers under the names and an answer sheet to check if they are correct. There are some lesson or activity ideas provided on the final page for literacy and maths activities. Numbers involved are up to 101 and then using a calculator over 100.

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 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.

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 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.

Engage your EYFS and KS1 children with this “Ducks in Hats” flashcard collection. The set includes 10 sheets, each featuring 12 ducks, each adorned with a different hat. Additionally, there is a separate set of Hat Flashcards for children to match with the ducks. This set includes 6 pages of colourful flashcards, each featuring 24 different hats. Children can look carefully for the matching hats, looking out for any that are missing, similar, different or duplicated. The hats on their own offer opportunities lots of opportunities for matching and sorting. Also included are a sheet of colour ducks for children to add or draw hats on, and a black-and-white copy for children to colour in and draw hats. The flashcards can be duplicated, cut out, and laminated for durability, offering endless activities such as matching, sorting, counting and pattern recognition. The flashcards link to lessons on data handling, clothing, fashion, animals, colours, number and patterns.

A resource where children colour in the character cards showing the days of the week. They then cut these out and place in order. There is a worksheet with small character cards and there are larger flashcards which could also be used for matching, display, visual reference or sequencing activities. Children can also trace within the lines of the days of the week on the character cards.

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.

Cute, colourful vehicles for children to sort into sets including type of vehicle, colours and wheel designs.

A number activity where children cut and sequence unicorn cards from 1 to 10. They can also match them to the number cards provided or / and paste them into the template. Duplicate, cut and laminate for more matching games.

A 10 slide power point game for nursery / EYFS children learning about size / measures. Each slide shows 2 objects and children decide if they are the same size or different. The answer appears on the click of the switch.

10 colour worksheets for children at Christmas learning their numbers to 10. Print out or show on your screen. An idea is to give children a mini white board and as they look at each picture they either write the numbers or sentences e.g. I see 3 presents.

A 10 page PPT for young children learning to count to 6 and beginning to add objects to 6. The answers appear on the click of a button on your PPT. A nice little starter to your maths lessons or filler when the children finish early.

2 colour pictures related to the outdoors for children to observe carefully. They can count the objects they see and write the numbers e.g. garden gnomes, wheelbarrows and frogs.

Counting in Nature: A Resource for EYFS and KS1 Children. Counting in Nature is a fun and engaging resource designed to help children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1) develop their counting skills from 1 to 12. The activity focuses on using nature-themed picture cards to teach counting while sparking children’s interest in the natural world. By counting and recording the number of nature-related items on each card, children learn to recognize and understand numbers. Children can sequence the cards, or duplicate the cards, for making pairs. Add number cards for matching pictures and numerals. Cut out and laminate the cards for durability and for use in games. Laminate and add dry markers and the resource makes a welcome addition to your maths corner or table. Boardmaker licenced to use symbols.

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.

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.

5 black and white worksheets on the theme of food and numbers from 1 to 8. 4 worksheets show food items that children cut out, count and order from 1 to 8. The final sheet shows numbers from 1 to 8. Children can cut and order the numbers or use this as a template for pasting into.