Here are four MathDoku, or KenKen type puzzles. We've simplified the more traditional version so that this only includes addition. The idea is for the children to work in pairs to complete each 5x5 grid, following the simple rules: - the numbers entered into each 'cell' (squares marked out by darker lines) should total the clue number in the top left-hand corner; - only the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are used; - like Sudoku, numbers only appear on each row or column once. The worksheet here includes four KenKen puzzles (together with answers).

One of our favourite resources - high quality images make this a very engaging game. The children have to match 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p 20p and 50p coin values to the prices on stamps. Can be used as an assessment activity or as a full-blown bingo game. Take a look at it, I'm sure you and your children will love this. Please rate it and let me know how it works out for you.

A simple board game for two players to reinforce number bonds to 10. Ideal partner activity or as a fun homework 'task'. If you find this useful please comment. Cheers.

A set of 20 multi-step written problems, designed to offer appropriate challenge for Y2 and Y3 children. An excellent activity when children work together on mini whiteboards. The focus is on 'mathematical talk' and the decisions the children make. Print the file and cut into strips - each containing one problem. Give each child a slip, and ask them to take turns to read their problem and discuss how it could be attacked. Encourage them to explain what mathematical functions they think they need in order to solve the problem, and to decide on the order of those functions.

This fun game uses ‘Top Trumps’ style cards to enable children to practice addition and multiplication strategies while reinforcing correct mathematical vocabulary. There are 36 cards; each featuring an image of a mathsticks figure and two mathematical statements. The first statement on each card is an addition and the other a multiplication. While playing a Top Trumps type game, the children challenge each other as to whose card displays the higher value – product or sum! However, the educational value doesn’t end there… The statements offer four different mathematical elements (or categories): product sum factors addends This game is ideal for Key Stage 2 children who have a reasonable understanding of multiplication facts and addition strategies. The download features extensive teacher notes and a set of 36 printable cards.

‘Top Trumps’ meets Times Tables in this Buildings-themed game. The download contains instructions and 27 different cards. Each card features four Times Tables calculations. Children play, using normal Top Trump rules, by choosing a calculation - the larger product wins the cards. How many different buildings can you collect?

The Mathematics Medicine booklet consists of 8 pages of maths problems suitable for Year 3 children. The booklet uses the idea of a weird ‘medicine’ recipe from Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous Medicine. In this maths resource, George’s teacher has designed his own weird medicine and the ingredients are all hidden inside this book of problems. The children are presented with a series of problems and puzzles, each of which is based on a calculation skill linked to the National Curriculum. As they solve the problems they will reveal the strange ingredient’s in their teachers recipe. Have fun. Note - this works best when printed as an A5 (folding) booklet - there are instructions on the pdf for this. Alos see mathsticks.com for more information. Please rate!

This is a very useful maths games based on ‘number properties’. It’s an ideal activity because it puts the learning in the hands of the children and encourages good language (speaking and listening) skills and cooperative ‘play’. The download includes a set of ‘clue cards’ and a set of 1 to 25. Children work in pairs to use the clue cards to help them identify a single number from within the 1-25 set. Great for logical thinking.

Children have to identify numbers from the Christmas labels and select them from a list. A useful assessment activity.

27 cards featuring shape related words. The game is for two players, a 'reader' and a 'guesser' The object of the game is for the 'reader' to help his/her partner to identify the correct vocabulary word on the card by describing th

The pdf file contains three grids of numbers. The children have to find a line of three numbers that total 15. Numbers are not used twice, and correct answers will form a symmetrical pattern. If the handouts are laminated the children can work together wi