Here are some additional worksheets on numbers and number words. A lovely addition to Numbers/Number Words 1 and 2. Number word to number match up Worksheets (x5) - Children draw a line from a number word to match up to its numeral. Each worksheet gets harder. Counting worksheets (x4) - Each ten frames shows different number of dots which the children count and write in words in the space provided. Double Ten Frames Read and Draw worksheets (x3)- Teen numbers up to 20. Children read the number words and then draw the same number of dots. One more/one less worksheets (x5) - Children read the numbers in words and then write in words one less and one more on either side of the number word. In addition, two of the worksheets have a missing letters activity. Children insert the missing letters in the number words. Doubles worksheets (x3); and Writng doubles number sentences worksheets (x5) - Each box contains robots which the children count. They write the number in figures and in words. Then they double the number and write in figures and words. The worksheets are differentiated in that some children may be able to write doubles number sentences. Please see preview pane example worksheet. File Type: Word format and PDF. Thank you for visiting my shop:-)

Updated with extra worksheet 2 - 1 - 20 Subtract Counters and cards (5 colours) saved in png format (Clipart) This resource focuses on using ten frames for addition and subtraction activities. Ideal resource for small group activities. Comprises: PowerPoint Presentation (15 Slides)- includes whole class activities. Worksheet 1 - Ten Frame - Addition to 10 Worksheet 2 - Ten Frame - Subtraction to 10 Extension: Worksheet 1 - Double Ten Frames - Addition to 20 Worksheet 2 - Double Ten Frames - Subtraction to 20 Print and laminate for practical activities:- Numeral cards 1 to 20 Colour cards and counters for use with the tens-frame Tens-frame Plus, minus and equals symbols The students use numeral cards, colour cards and/or counters to practise adding and taking away using a tens frame. Opportunity for more able to use two tens frames (add to 20 and subtract from 20). You may also be interested in: Addition and Subtraction using a Five Frame Addition and Subtraction Within Five Thank you for visiting my store:-)

This product contains counting clip cards relating to apples and toffee/candy apples. The numbers range from 1 to 20. There are four cards on each page. There are 23 pages of colour and 23pages of b/w pictures with teacher notes. Content: Counting candy apples 1-12 Counting apples and match number word 1-12 Count sets of apples in a lunchbox 1 - 20 Count apples on a ten frame 1-10 Count apples on a twenty frame 11-20 Match digits to number words 1 -20 Preparation is required: • Laminate, print on card stock or quality paper and cut apart the colour clip cards. • Print of the b/w sets and then cut and paste into workbooks or on worksheets for students to complete. They can shade in their answers and then colour in the pictures. These clip cards are great for early finishers, for practising counting and for independent work. Black and white copies are included so that you can cut and paste into workbooks or on worksheets if you wish to record your students’ work. Please see preview pane. Option of two paper sizes: A4 and US. Thank you for visiting my store.:)

This product is covers 3D shapes that children might see in the shops during the Christmas period. Resource includes matching shapes and cut and paste activities. Content: PowerPoint Presentation - displays 3D shapes and a chart detailing their properties and pictures of 3D objects. There is a very short text on Len who is excited when he sees all the shapes he’s been learning about. There is a whole class activity on matching shapes and objects. Lesson Plan - (Learning objectives set out in the plan) - Lesson starter on quick review of 2D shapes and then the main activity on 3D shapes, referring to PowerPoint Slides, and a plenary. 3 worksheets - Activity 1 - cut/paste to decorate a Christmas tree with 3D objects, Activities 2 and 3 - Matching objects to 3D shapes with Answer Sheet. File type: PowerPoint, Word and pdf on Activity 1. I hope you enjoy using this resource. All the images are royalty free from Microsoft clipart.

This ready-made resource relates to ordinal numbers both in words and figures. Just print, laminate and cut out some of the resources to start teaching. Included are spelling rules for ordinal numbers, ordinal number charts, ordinal digit cards in figures and words. 2 March 2022 - Updated to include editable posters saved as PPTX so that you can change the font if you wish. **Content: ** 2 sets of A4 Size ordinal number cards in words and figures from 1 to 31 with shaded dots showing the position it in a range of dots. E.g. the ordinal number 18th is shown with the dot shaded in the 18th position. Great for demonstration and practical activities Set of 10 information cards which also include whole class activities, spelling rules and explaining the meaning of ordinal numbers. 2 sets of digit cards (6 to a page) to laminate and cut out (for long use) – the ordinals numbers range from 1 to 102 (black outline and green outline). A set of cards for ordinal number matching activity in figures and words up to 100. You can laminate the cards and cut out to set up a matching up of figures an words game with for ordinals up to 5 or 10 and for more able up to 20. Students can play snap - either matching two ordinal numbers the same or matching figures and words. Teacher Notes with suggested activities. (2 pages) Thank you for visiting my shop:) For US Version https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/room-visuals-ordinal-numbers-and-words-display-flashcards-digit-cards-11341808 All Images from : Microsoft Clipart, creative commons clker.com.

This resource pack is relates to addition and subtraction one-step word problems. **Learning objectives: To solve addition and subtraction word problems. ** Aimed at: Keystage 1/Lower Keystage 2 It includes a 5 Slide PowerPoint on hints on how to tackle word problems. I would read a problem card out on the PowerPoint first and elicit from the children how they would go about solving the problem. **The pack also includes: ** There are 3 sets of differentiated addition word problems worksheets - Worksheet 1 - addition up to 10 - (12 questions) Worksheet 2 - addition up to 15 - (12 questions) Worksheet 3 - addition up to 20 - (12 questions) There are 3 sets of differentiated subtraction word problems worksheets - Worksheet 1 - subtraction up to 10 - (12 questions) Worksheet 2 - subtraction up to 15 - (12 questions) Worksheet 3 - subtraction up to 20 - (12 questions) Additional Task Cards: Besides the conventional worksheets, there are addition and subtraction task cards. They contain simple word problem sentences for children who are finding reading challenging. But the cards are suitable for all abilities as the cards require students to write a number sentence below the word problem. 18 addition word problem task cards (with answers) 18 subtraction word problem task cards (with answers) You can laminate the task cards and/or stick into children’s math books. Files are contained in a folder. You may be interested in Two-Step Addition and Subtraction Word Problems https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12732639

This ready-made resource relates to ordinal numbers both in words and figures. Just print, laminate and cut out some of the resources to start teaching. Included are spelling rules for ordinal numbers, ordinal number charts, ordinal digit cards in figures and words. 2 March 2022 - Updated to include editable text in the posters saved as PPTX. **Content: ** 2 sets of A4 Size ordinal number cards in words and figures from 1 to 31 with shaded dots showing the position it in a range of dots. E.g. the ordinal number 18th is shown with the dot shaded in the 18th position. Great for demonstration and practical activities Set of 10 information cards which also include whole class activities, spelling rules and explaining the meaning of ordinal numbers. 2 sets of digit cards (6 to a page) to laminate and cut out (for long use) – the ordinals numbers range from 1 to 102 (black outline and green outline). A set of cards for ordinal number matching activity in figures and words up to 100. You can laminate the cards and cut out to set up a matching up of figures an words game with for ordinals up to 5 or 10 and for more able up to 20. Students can play snap - either matching two ordinal numbers the same or matching figures and words. Teacher Notes with suggested activities. (2 pages) Thank you for visiting my store:) For UK Version https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/classroom-visuals-displays-ordinal-numbers-words-flashcards-ordering-11341746 Thank you for visiting my store!:)

This product relates to addition and subtraction using a tens frame. Students add and subtract using a ten frame. The more able students can use a double ten frame. Content: PowerPoint Presentation (15 Slides) Teacher Notes on how to use the product Digit cards 1 - 20 Plus, minus and equals symbol Color cards and counters for counting out Counters and cards in 5 colors saved as clipart images for you to enlarge/reduce sizes Example Tens Frame Information Tens frame 4 Worksheets to support practical tasks Addition tasks - two-color cards or counters are used to make an addition sentence. Subtraction tasks - single-color cards are used to make a subtraction sentence. The students can record their practical work into their math book. All files saved in a folder. Common Core Aligned Thank you for visiting my store:)

Make your classroom bright and cheery with these colourful displays. This resource contains 2D and 3D shape posters with description of each shape:- square cube triangle cuboid - rectangular prism circle sphere rectangle cylinder pentagon cone hexagon pyramid octagon triangular prism oblong/oval You have a choice of what to display: A distinction is made between regular 2d shapes (all sides and angles equal) and non-regular 2d shapes. There is a general display for the younger age groups - Please see preview. Also contains separate word labels for each shape. Just print resources onto card paper (if you wish) and laminate - no scissors needed. File type: Word format - Option to change the colours, PDF

This resource focuses on repeated patterns using Christmas patterns and shapes. Students can practise creating their own Christmas patterns. Teacher’s Notes describes the lesson which you can choose to make it last throughout the whole morning or afternoon or 1 hour session. Content: PowerPoint Presentation (10 Slides) - Include whole class activities, examples of repeated Christmas patterns, in the Presentation children are asked where they have seen repeated patterns of pictures - they might mention their wallpaper at home, car seat covers, on printed clothes (e.g. socks) etc. Differentiated Activity Sheets 1 and 2 - Complete the sequence of pictures Activity Sheet 1b – Pictures to cut out to complete Activity Sheets Blank Repeating Patterns Worksheets to create own repeating pattern Extension Patterns Worksheet Extension Christmas Shapes New worksheets for early finishers A one hour lesson for children to explore repeating patterns in the context of Christmas. The lesson should last 50 mins to 1 hour depending on how long your students take to design their patterns: Introduction to set the scene: 10-15mins; Main Lesson 15-20 mins; Consolidation of lesson (work at table): 20 mins; and Plenary/Closing session 5-10mins. Bring in some Christmas wrapping paper with repeated patterns of pictures and/or shapes or you can display Slide 1 showing examples of Christmas patterns. The children may have been wrapping presents or looking at wrapped presents. Focus their attention on the patterns. This lesson takes children through looking at simple picture patterns and working out the next picture in the sequence. Opportunity for children to create their own repeated patterns by cutting and pasting pictures - using pictures on Activity Sheet 1b Opportunity to create a whole sheet of repeated patterns and pictures/shapes to show to the whole class in the plenary- Extensions Pattern Worksheet. ICT Link - The more competent computer users can create colour filled shapes to produce their own design of repeated patterns to show the rest of the class and explain what they did on the computer. Hope your students find this lesson fun. Thank you for your interest. You may also be interested in: 2D Shapes Repeated Patterns, Colour Presentation, Worksheet, Cut and paste activities and Lesson Plan Thank you for visiting my shop!:)

This resource relates to addition and missing numbers from 1 to 10 using minibeasts, bugs and insects. Children count in order from 1 to 10 and then looking at a range of numbers decide which number(s) is missing. As the children get used to seeing missing numbers, they then add the missing numbers together. This resource includes worksheets and PowerPoint Presentations. UPDATED with ‘I Spy’ Find and Count fun activity. Aimed at: Reception/Year 1 (US: Pre-K/K) This resource contains two lesson starters on PowerPoint. The numbers are from 1 to 10 on each grid. Learning objectives: Count in order; recognise missing numerals, add two sets of numbers together - extension to adding three single digits for more able children. Presentation 1 (45 Slides) - Each grid has a missing number and children write down the missing number. This extends to two missing numbers then three. Presentation 2 (30 Slides) - Each grid has two missing numbers. The children write down the missing numbers and then add the missing numbers together. Extension to three missing numbers for more able. The total of the numbers range up to 20. There are also 4 activity sheets. These are extension options. They can be used to supplement other teaching of number work and addition. Also included Find and Count activities in colour and black and white - all versions are different. Includes US paper size. Thank you for visiting my shop!:)

This product relates to activities based on colours. Aimed at: EYFS/Reception/Year 1/SEN groups. Ideal to use in a carousel system - each table has a dedicated activity and the children can move round once they have had a go at an activity. <strong>Content:</strong> Teachers Notes on activities -Whole page colour words surrounded by bubbles -Whole page colour words for children to trace over the dashes Colour word cards - upper case letters Colour word cards - lower case letters Selection of colour pictures with labels Black and white pictures for children to colour in Clipart buttons in a variety of colours Colours : red, brown, blue, orange, black, green, grey, yellow, white, purple and pink. <strong>• Activity 1</strong> – You can direct the children to use any colour media to fill in the colour words and the bubbles – paint, crayons, felt tips, pencils. <strong>• Activity 2</strong> – Children join up the dashes to complete the letters and then colour in the word. They can draw things that are usually that colour. <strong>• Activity 3</strong> – Use IT Paint Palette on computer to create a colourful picture or simply a rainbow. Extension: Ask the more able to copy type/write the colours they have used. </strong>• Activity 4 – Colour sort.</strong> Children sort the buttons by colour and glue them in the correct circles. <strong>• Activity 5: Hands-on activity:</strong> Alternatively, put out a selection of real buttons for children sort into colour groups onto the circles and they can say how they have grouped the buttons. <strong>• Activity 6: Word cards (upper/lower case letters):</strong> Lay out blank sugar paper or ordinary paper for children to glue on the colour card word, either upper or lower case, and then colour inside the letters. <strong>Prep:</strong> Cut out a selection of different colour pictures for the children and get them to decide which colour pictures they should stick around the name of the card colour. See preview slide. <strong>US Version</strong> https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/color-activities-paint-color-in-and-trace-over-color-sort-activities-it-link-prek-kindergarten-11881996 Thank you for visiting my shop:-) Link to Classroom Visual Displays UK https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/classroom-visual-colour-displays-mixing-colours-colour-flashcards-favourite-colour-activities-11341743

Make your classroom bright and cheery with these colorful displays as a reference for children. UPDATED with whole page portrait 2D and 3D displays. This resource contains 2D and 3D shape posters with labels for each shape:- square and cube triangle cuboid and rectangular prism circle and sphere rectangle and cylinder pentagon and cone hexagon and pyramid octagon and triangular prism oblong/oval trapezium A distinction is made between regular 2D shapes (all sides and angles equal) and non-regular shapes. Also contains separate word labels for each shape. Just print onto card stock (if you wish) and laminate. File type: Word format - Option to change the colors and pdf The zip file contains all the resources as I could not upload them individually.

UPDATED with Answer Keys to jigsaw puzzles. Learning objectives: To recognise 2D and 3D Solids and learn their properties. Ideal resource for extra work on shapes, early finishers and/or homework sheets. This resource contains: • Teachers Notes - 2 pages • 2D Word Searches with Solutions (x2)- Colour/b&w • 3D Word Searches with Solutions (x2)- Colour/b&w • Label 2D and 3D Shape Mix Worksheets (x4) • Identifying and draw 2D flat faces from 3D solid shapes • 2D Jigsaw Puzzle - Match description to shape – Cut and Paste • 3D Jigsaw Puzzle - Match description to shape – Cut and Paste 2D Shapes: square, circle, triangle, rectangle, heart, diamond/rhombus, oval and star 3D Shapes: cube, cuboid/rectangular prism, cylinder, sphere, tetrahedron, triangular prism, square-based pyramid and cone. Lots of activities for children to do to revise/recall 2D and 3D shapes. <strong>2D and 3D Word Searches</strong> There are two sets of word searches with pictures. Children look for the words in the grid. They also look for a hidden shape word in the grid. A picture of the shape is shown. <strong>Differentiated - Label 2D and 3D Shape Mix Worksheets</strong> Children label the shapes. There is a word bank to help them write the names of the shapes. <strong>Identifying and drawing 2D flat faces seen on 3D solid shapes</strong> Children say the 3D shape aloud and then identify the 2D shape that is shaded on the solid. Next, the children draw/sketch the 2D shape. They can practise using a ruler to obtain equal straight lines for the square and drawing straight in general. <strong>2D and 3D Jigsaw Puzzle Match</strong> <strong>These are cut and paste activities. </strong> Children cut out one piece of the puzzle with a picture of a shape and glue it onto their worksheets or in workbooks. They then read the correct description for that shape which is written on another piece of puzzle. They cut out and glue the correct description opposite the first jigsaw piece so that the jigsaw pieces fit together. Total download: 29 pages Thank you for visiting my shop:-) This is part of a bundle.

This resource is primarily aimed at EYFS/Reception and Year 1 as it relates to subtraction to 10 and writing subtraction sentences using a Tens Frame. Content: • All Task Cards are also on PowerPoint – 55 Slides • PowerPoint Demo Lesson • 55 Subtraction Task Cards - PDF PowerPoint Slides - Task Cards The cards are on PowerPoint Slides so you have the option of changing the colour of the counters and also moving the slides around. You can do this activity as a whole class. Hand out whiteboards and dry erase pens. Ask students to work out the first subtraction sum. Ask what did they do first? How did they write the taking away sum? PowerPoint Demonstration (6 Slides) on how to do the task cards This presentation shows students how to go about writing and working out the subtraction sums. There are 6 slides which show step-by-step how to use the task cards. Before you show the next stage, you could ask students ‘What do you do next?’ before showing the next step. Ask the students to count the counters/dots as they appear in the animation. Ask students how many counters are crossed when the animation has crossed through the counters/dots. Get the students to say how many counters are left before revealing the answer. 55 Subtraction Task Cards (PDF) Print out the task cards and laminate. These can be used in small group sessions or as part of a whole lesson. After showing the demo on how to use the task cards, students can practise writing taking sums. Make it clear to the students that they must count all the counters on the tens frame, the big number, and write this down. Then count the counters with the crosses which shows they have been taken away. You could even cover up the counters with crosses with a blank sheet of paper show demonstrate they have been taken away. The counters that are left uncrossed or not covered up should be counted to give the final answer. Hope you enjoy this resource which is for your sole personal use. You may be interested in the following: Counting and Addition Tens Frame Task Cards with Presentation More' hands on' Addition and Subtraction using Ten Frames, Presentation and Practical Activities/Worksheets

UPDATED February 12, 2019: Number bonds to 20. This pack contains St. Valentine maths topic themes which you can incorporate into your lesson plan(s). Aimed at: Reception/Year 1 If you operate a carousel system in your class, you can place the different activities on the tables for children to practise number work/patterns. Content and Description Includes Teacher Notes • Counting in ones missing number sequence worksheet – Children complete sequence by writing the missing numbers in the heart. • Number bonds to 10 and 20 - x2 sets of worksheets – this is a cut and stick activity. Children cut out a broken heart on worksheet 2 to match and stick to a broken heart on worksheet 1. The hearts add up to 10 on one set of worksheets; and then add up to 20 on the second set of worksheets. • Counting using Tens Frame – Pictures are placed in different positions on the tens frame. Children count and write the number in the space provided. • Count and tick to match activity – Numicon – Children count the pictures in the squares and then tick the Numicon shape that matches the number of pictures. • Colour Sequence Worksheet – Children work out what comes next in the colour sequence and then complete the last two or three squares. The pictures are: hearts, Valentine envelopes and lips. • Picture Sequence – Cut and stick activity – Children look at the pictures and work out what comes next. Then they cut out the correct pictures to complete the sequences. • Three sets of flash cards 1 to 10 o Numeral and Number flash cards o Numicon flash cards o Picture Heart flash cards 1. Children can play snap with the different sets of flash cards. 2. Whiteboard + dry-wipe pen - Choose a set, e.g. picture cards. Place the cards face down. He/She turns over two cards and writes a number equation to solve. File Type: Word and PDF Please see Preview Pane Thank you for browsing round my shop:-)

UPDATED: Now includes Answer Keys for puzzle activities. This product relates to 2D and 3D shapes. Ideal for Math Centers, homework and/or early finishers. <strong>This resource contains:</strong> • 2D Word Searches with Solutions (x2)- Color/b&w • 3D Word Searches with Solutions (x2)- Color/b&w • Label 2D and 3D Shape Mix Worksheets (x4) • Identifying and draw 2D flat faces from 3D solid shapes • 2D Jigsaw Puzzle - Match description to shape – Cut and Paste • 3D Jigsaw Puzzle - Match description to shape – Cut and Paste 2D Shapes: square, circle, triangle, rectangle, heart, diamond/rhombus, oval and star 3D Shapes: cube, rectangular prism, cylinder, sphere, tetrahedron, triangular prism, square-based pyramid and cone. <strong>2D and 3D Word Searches</strong> There are two sets of word searches with pictures. Students look for the words in the grid to shade or cross through. They also look for a hidden shape word. A picture of the shape is shown. <strong>Differentiated - Label 2D and 3D Shape Mix Worksheets</strong> Students label the shapes. One worksheet contains a word box. <strong>Identifying and drawing 2D flat faces on 3D shapes</strong> Students say the 3D shape aloud and then identify the 2D shape that is shaded on the solid. Next, students draw/sketch the 2D shape. They can practice using a ruler to obtain equal straight lines for the square and drawing straight in general. <strong>2D and 3D Jigsaw Puzzle Match</strong> These are cut and paste puzzle activities. Students cut out one piece of the puzzle with a picture of a shape and glue it onto their worksheets or in workbooks. They then read the description for that shape which is written on another piece of puzzle. They cut out and glue the correct description opposite the first jigsaw piece so that the jigsaw pieces fit together. Thank you for your interest and visiting my store:-)

This is a St David’s Day theme product which contains five different maths activities. Optional preparation: You can cut out the puzzle pieces and have children assemble them or get the children to cut out the sheets of puzzle pieces and they can assemble and glue onto a separate sheet of paper or into their workbooks. Content: Differentiated puzzle pieces for children to match up numbers 1 to 10 and 11 to 20. The puzzles are in colour and b/w. Match up numbered gold coins with a picture of a dragon in the centre by drawing lines to the correct tens frame or twenty frame. Count gold coins and draw line to match with the tens frames. Bar Chart Worksheet in colour/b&w with differentiated questions: Worksheet 1 with 8 questions and Worksheet 2 with 11 questions (with Answer Sheets). Pictures: dragon, daffodils, leek and traditional Welsh black hat. Cut/Paste Picture Patterns Activity with Answer Sheet - children the picture(s) that comes next in the sequence. They are also given the opportunity to create their own picture patterns. Differentiated Missing Numbers Worksheets - Worksheet 1 children count the daffodils to find the missing number; Worksheet 2 for more able children- counting on to work out the missing number in each sum. Thank you for visiting my shop:-) You may be interested in the assembly/lesson, myths and legends and additional worksheets: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/st-david-s-day-assembly-lesson-worksheets-jigsaw-puzzles-word-search-reading-comprehension-bundle-12076876 Free St David’s puzzle 1 to 5: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spring-themed-daffodils-st-david-s-day-symbol-cut-paste-counting-1-to-5-puzzle-match-activity-12078461

This product relates to the Valentine’s Day theme and the heart shape and colour mixing. The worksheets are differentiated. Activities include matching colours, crack the code, colour by number. Aimed at: Reception and Year 1/Pre-K and Kindergarten Content: (x2) Valentine Heart Colours Match Up (Cut/paste) (x2) Valentine Heart Colouring and Match (Cut/paste) (x1) Colour Mix Worksheet (x1) Colour Heart Mix Colour Mix Answer Key Crack the Code: Favourite Colours (with Answer Sheet) (x2) Valentine Heart Sequence Activities (x2) Valentine Colour by Number There are 7 activities for the children to complete. Children cut out and match up the colour of the big and small hearts. Children look at the colour of the crayons and then colour in both sets of hearts and then cut out and match up to be glued down. Activities 3 to 5: Children do activities on colour mixing. There is an Answer Key sheet for those that need help. Simple crack the code activity - Children work out each student’s favourite colour using the code. Sequencing activity starts with an easier worksheet whereby children complete the sequencing at the end of the line. The extension sheet is for the more able children whereby they complete sequencing in the middle. Simple colour by number activity - Some children may wish to colour in the grid that contains the colour word and then colour the picture using the code. Please see preview pane for examples of worksheets. Optional: Also includes US spelling ‘color’ worksheets. Thank you for interest and visiting my shop:)

This resource focuses on repeated patterns using Christmas patterns and shapes. Students can practice creating their own Christmas patterns. Teacher’s Notes describes the lesson which you can choose to make it last throughout the whole morning or afternoon or 1 hour session. Content: PowerPoint Presentation (10 Slides) - Include whole class activities, examples of repeated Christmas patterns, in the Presentation children are asked where they have seen repeated patterns of pictures - they might mention their wallpaper at home, car seat covers, on printed clothes (e.g. socks) etc. Differentiated Activity Sheets 1 and 2 - Complete the sequence of pictures Activity Sheet 1b – Pictures to cut out to complete Activity Sheets Blank Repeating Patterns Worksheets to create own repeating pattern Extension Patterns Worksheet Extension Christmas Shapes Worksheets for early finishers A one hour lesson for students to explore repeating patterns in the context of Christmas. The lesson should last 50 mins to 1 hour depending on how long your students take to design their patterns: Introduction to set the scene: 10-15mins; Main Lesson 15-20 mins; Consolidation of lesson (work at table): 20 mins; and Plenary/Closing session 5-10mins. Bring in some Christmas wrapping paper with repeated patterns of pictures and/or shapes or you can display Slide 1 showing examples of Christmas patterns. Students may have been wrapping presents or looking at wrapped presents. Focus their attention on the patterns. This lesson takes children through looking at simple picture patterns and working out the next picture in the sequence. Opportunity for students to create their own repeated patterns by cutting and pasting pictures - using pictures on Activity Sheet 1b Opportunity to create a whole sheet of repeated patterns and pictures/shapes to show to the whole class in the plenary- Extensions Pattern Worksheet. Technology Link - The more competent computer users can create color filled shapes to produce their own design of repeated patterns to show the rest of the class and explain what they did on the computer. Hope your students find this lesson fun. Thank you for your interest.