During subtraction week, we carried out 3 activities.
We used the ‘Playdough Smash’ laminated sheet to make blobs of playdough up to 10. Then we used whiteboard pens to write subtraction number sentences. When children took numbers away, they smashed the playdough then counted to see how many were left.
We used the purse and the 10 frame to pay for items in the shop. We started with 10p (1p in each square) the we took pennies away to find out how much we had left.
We used the differentiated worksheets to cross out the objects to see how many were left.
More and Less - Reception - Early Years
Differentiated worksheets.
Worksheet 1
Roll the dice. Then count the dots on the dice. Draw the dots in the middle box. Draw 1 more in the right box. Draw 1 less in the left box. Or write the correct numbers.
To differentiate, children need to use 2 dice and add them together to find the total value. Then find 1 more and 1 less. Or use a foam dice and add your own numbers (e.g 2 -3 digit numbers).
Worksheet 2
Find 1 more and 1 less using a number line.
Queen’s Jubilee
We were learning about money. We linked it to the Queen’s Jubilee.
The children need to match the value of the stamp to the correct postcard.
e.g. Miss West’s stamp is 19p. Can you find 19p? Can you make 10p using coins? How many ways can you make 19p?
We used this in the provision whilst learning about the Jubilee.
Then we wrote our own postcards about what we enjoyed during the Jubilee celebration.
Tally Chart of Favourite Pet
Early Years Numeracy / Maths
Whole class task
Children vote for their favourite pet.
Discuss recording votes as a tally chart.
Count the votes and write the number in the last box.
Editable Word document is included, as well as a PDF.
Worksheet for Early Years/Reception/Year 1
Differentiated for 3 ability groups to help consolidate understanding of counting in 2s.
Included an editable Word document and a PDF.
Write numbers to 10
Early years numeracy
Do children recognise numicon shapes?
3 differentiated worksheets
Lower - write number once alongside the correct numicon shape
Middle - copy over yellow writing then try writing numbers independently
Top - write numbers independently using correct formation
Included Word document which can be edited, as well as PDF document
Assessments Included:
Cutting skills
DCD skills
High Frequency Words
Number Formation
Number Recognition
Word document (Editable) and PDF copy included
Valentine’s Day - Numeracy Provision
Activity mats for the numeracy area in the provision.
Children need to make the correct number of hearts out of play dough.
Children need to build a tower of cubes to match the number on the heart.
Hearts on numbers - order numbers
2D Shape Scarecrow
Early Years Maths / Numeracy
I usually do this task in Autumn Term as part of our topic ‘Harvest’.
Children need to cut out 2D shapes.
Glue 2D shapes to make a scarecrow.
Then children need to colour in a block diagram to show which / how many shapes they have used.
I’ve included the Word document (editable) and a PDF copy.
Early Years Maths
Numeracy Provision
Cut and laminate the patterns in strips.
Provide plastic / real coins for children to make repeating patterns in the maths area.
Challenge children to make their own patterns.
Worksheet - match the initial sound to the day of the week. Copy from the day from the word mat.
Worksheet - cut out the days of the week and stick them to the correct initial sound.
Worksheet - to write which day it will be tomorrow and which day it was yesterday.
Worksheet - daily routine. Draw a picture/write what you do on each day of the week. There are some picture of our week for ideas.
Seasons - draw a line from the season to the correct picture.
I’ve included the Word document (editable) and a PDF copy.
Enhanced provision activity mats
Early Years / Reception / Year 1
1 more and 1 less - laminate the sheets and encourage children to use objects (cubes, counters, compare bears) to find 1 more/1 less.
Outdoor learning - laminate the sheets and encourage children to find natural materials to find 1 more/1 less than the number in the middle of the table.
Worksheet - roll the dice and add 1 more/take 1 away and record your answer
Worksheet - count the pictures in the centre column, then add 1 more/take 1 away and record your answer. To differentiate for MAT children, can they write the number. To make it easier, children can record answers using drawings.
Worksheet - use the number line to record 1 more or 1 less than the number.
Worksheet - circle which picture has more/less
Editable Word document & PDF copy provided
PDF & Editable Word document included
Flashcards of repeating patterns with 2D shapes to use in the enhanced provision as a stimulus to encourage the children to either copy or make their own repeating patterns.
Cutting skills activity for a TA task or in the provision. Children need to colour in then cut out the 2D shape.
Worksheet - look for the 2D shapes in the top half of the page. Write the correct number of shapes in the box.
Worksheet - 2D shape hunt record answers in a table (Differentiated for 3 ability groups).
Worksheet - tick the correct shape. Staff member to read out the sentence. E.g.‘Tick the circle’. Children need to search for the circle and tick it.
10 frame - painting activity with numbers up to 10
3 differentiated sheets with various numbers from 0 to 10.
I’ve attached a PDF & an editable word document.
I’ve also attached a Pudsey Bear 10 frame activity.
Halloween - Spider Counting to 10
This includes 2 games (PDF & Word documents to edit)
Spider pegs - children will need to peg on the correct number of legs to match the number on the spider.
Spider eyes - children will need to roll a dice to put the correct number of eyes on the spider.
I use these games for Halloween & minibeasts.
Daily routine - Early Years
3 differentiated worksheets - I’ve attached both a PDF and an editable version.
Higher ability - draw what happens throughout the day (morning, afternoon, evening & night)
Middle ability - cut and stick pictures
Lower ability - draw a line to match events to the time of day that they take place.