This set of arithmetic worksheets is written and illustrated for adults and older teenagers who want to improve their very basic arithmetic skills but it is also suitable for younger age groups. These SKILLSHEETS are intended to provide practice in basic counting and arithmetic skills. The concepts of addition and subtraction are introduced in a variety of ways using different vocabulary. The first section concentrates on the addition and subtraction of numbers up to ten. Learners are encouraged to see connections between the number bonds. e.g. 5 + 4 = 9 and 9 - 5 = 4 so that they begin to recall the facts more easily. 4 + 5 = 9 9 - 4 = 5 The later worksheets move students gently on to simple calculations involving numbers up to 100. There is a systematic approach to adding and subtracting 2 digit numbers using constant reinforcement of place value. The main emphasis is on mental calculations though some calculations have been set out vertically to prepare students for more formal methods later. The work is continued to harder examples involving borrowing and carrying in “Arithmetic” SKILLSHEETS. Each worksheet comes in three versions. Monochrome, colour or on-screen completion ( answers need to be checked by a tutor ) Available cheaper at my Skillsheets website.

This set of addition and subtraction worksheets is written and illustrated for adults and older teenagers who want to improve their basic skills. The worksheets cover mental and written methods for adding and subtracting 1, 2, 3 or 4 digit numbers in small steps with exercises at each stage. There are quick hints eg adding 9 by adding 10 and taking 1. Borrowing and carrying are covered. Word problems up to Level 1 are also included. Each worksheet comes in three versions. Monochrome, colour or on-screen completion ( answers need to be checked by a tutor ) Entry level 2 and 3 adult numeracy curriculum level National Curriculum levels 2, 3, 4 For more resources visit my Skillsheets website.

Over 20 worksheets of simple activities involving money that are illustrated and designed for use mainly with adults and teenagers. Choose the right coins to pay for items. Find the total value of 2, 3 or 4 coins or notes. The answers are small numbers in pence or whole numbers of pounds. Find coins totalling 5p or 10p. Add up the total cost of 2 or 3 items in whole numbers of pounds. Find the change from using £5 or £10 notes to buy items. Is there enough money to pay for these things ? Many of the sheets have a colour version to add to the visual appeal. Print onto card then laminate so the pages can be reused with a wipe off marker pen. Please review this resource. For more resources like this please visit the SKILLSHEETS Shop

30 worksheets with simple activities based on continuing patterns and comparing the size of objects using different vocabulary. The content is suitable for use with adults and teenagers. Which picture shows large/small, big/little, larger/smaller, long/short, full/empty, more/less. Compare amounts in containers. Draw or continue patterns using lines and shapes. Continue to colour in a pattern. Use shape vocabulary. The patterns also include numbers, objects or objects in positions e.g. alternating above or below. Recognise the odd one out in a group. Many of the sheets have a colour version to add to the visual appeal. Print onto card then laminate so the pages can be reused with a wipe off marker pen. For more resources like this please visit the SKILLSHEETS Shop

30 worksheets of simple subtraction activities illustrated and designed for use mainly with adults and teenagers. Work out simple subtractions using diagrams. Cross out the items that are being taken away and write the subtraction. Draw a diagram to illustrate a subtraction given the number to take away. Simple real-life situations e.g. take £1 off a price ticket or 3 years off children’s ages. Basic use of a calculator Use number lines Find the missing number in 8 - __ = 2 Connect the subtractions 9 - 6 = 3 and 9 - 3 = 6 Many of the sheets have a colour version to add to the visual appeal. Print onto card then laminate so the pages can be reused with a wipe off marker pen. For more resources like this please visit the SKILLSHEETS Shop

Over 50 worksheets of simple addition activities illustrated and designed for use mainly with adults and teenagers. Add together the total number of objects in two small sets. Totals up to 5 or 10. Count the number of items in two sets and write the addition to show the total. Draw a diagram to illustrate an addition given the numbers to add. Add one or two more things to a set, how many in the set now ? Sums with the same answer e.g. 2 + 4 = 4 + 2 Make totals to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Use number lines Find the missing number in 4 + __ = 9 Count up from a given starting number. Many of the sheets have a colour version to add to the visual appeal. Print onto card then laminate so the pages can be reused with a wipe off marker pen. For more resources like this please visit the SKILLSHEETS Shop

Over 60 worksheets of simple counting activities illustrated and designed for use mainly with adults and teenagers. Count and draw sets of up to 10 objects, write the number. The sheets are grouped into 1 to 3, 1 to 5 and 1 to 10. Group objects into sets containing up to 5 objects. Join sets containing the same number of items.Identify or create sets with more or fewer things in them than a given set. Are there enough items e.g. sandwiches, apples ? Shape vocabulary, circles, triangles, squares. Print onto card then laminate so the pages can be reused with a wipe off marker pen. For more resources like this please visit the SKILLSHEETS Shop

32 worksheets designed to teach numbers from 1 to 10. Write over the outlines to form numbers correctly, read the numbers, sequencing and matching activities. Some of the worksheets include a colour version. The sheets are grouped in sections to teach 1 to 5, 6 to 10 and 1 to 10. Illustrated for use with all age groups. The sheets can be printed on card and laminated for repeated use with marker pens. Recognise numbers in various different fonts and real-life situations e.g. on keypads or on clocks. For more resources like this please visit the SKILLSHEETS Shop

20 worksheets covering shapes, their simple properties and vocabulary about directions and size. Many of the worksheets also have a second version in colour to enhance their visual appeal. They could also be laminated to be used repeatedly with a wipe off marker pen. Identify, draw round and match shapes including squares, circles, rectangles and triangles. Vocabulary used includes big/small, box/ball, up/down, left/right, under/over. For more resources like this please visit the SKILLSHEETS Shop

A collection of simple games, cards, and activities to help teach number and shape recognition, sequencing, simple data collection and giving directions. There are simplified versions of snakes and ladders type games and matching activities, mazes and sheets that provide a framework for creating simple surveys eg which is your favourite fruit ? Apple, orange or banana. Colourful cards for sorting activities. eg match the same flowers or the same number of flowers or colour of buttons. Comparing sizes and amounts of liquid in a bottle. Also suitable for use at KS1. For more resources like this please visit the SKILLSHEETS Shop

This is a collection of 20+ worksheets and 3 colourful posters written and illustrated for adults and older teenagers who want to improve their handwriting. It is also suitable for younger age groups. Each worksheet focuses on a particular method for joining letters together in a fluent style. There are mono and colour versions of all the worksheets. For more resources like this please visit the SKILLSHEETS Shop

This is a collection of 23 worksheets and other resources written and illustrated for adults and older teenagers who are learning to write. It is also suitable for younger age groups. Letters are introduced in groups with instructions to encourage correct letter formation in a printing style. Each page is provided in mono and colour versions. There are pages of ruled lines for extra practice. For more resources like this please visit the SKILLSHEETS Shop

This is a collection of 7 worksheets and other resources written and illustrated for adults and older teenagers who are learning the alphabet. Sequence the letters in the correct order. Write simple lists in alphabetical order. Each page is provided in mono and colour versions. For more resources like this please visit the SKILLSHEETS Shop

This is a collection of over 30 worksheets and other resources written and illustrated for adults and older teenagers who are learning to read. Each letter of the alphabet has its own page with different activities including correct letter formation. Each page is provided in mono and colour versions. There are also sheets relating upper and lower case letters. The levels covered are mostly Rw/E1.3 and Ww/E1.2 For more resources like this please visit the SKILLSHEETS Shop