I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
Maths working walls are an essential in a primary classroom. Here are the headings needed to create a cute working wall within a calming classroom.
Included:
-Natural hessian look bunting which says maths working wall
-headings which say: we are learning to, vocabulary, examples of work, top tips for excellent work, WAGOLL, challenge and questions.
-Numbers 0-20: one number per card. Each card has the number in digits, a ten frame and the written word.
The bunting lettering is in bold capital letters and says maths working wall. Also included is a bunting flag with an apple and another with a sweet little chalk board.
The headings have a large space to write under them. I laminate these and then use a white board marker to write and wipe as needed throughout the topic. I reuse them again and again. So once the board is set up it’s very easy to change and add to as often as required.
I have this same display but in bright stripes if you’re after something more colourful.
This resources goes well with:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-questions-12710835
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/classroom-set-up-bundle-12563529
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Maths working walls are an essential in a primary classroom. Here are the headings needed to create a cute working wall within a boho inspired classroom.
Included:
-Boho look bunting which says maths working wall
-headings which say: we are learning to, vocabulary, examples of work, top tips for excellent work, WAGOLL, challenge and questions.
-Numbers 0-20: one number per card. Each card has the number in digits, a ten frame and the written word.
The bunting lettering is in bold capital letters and says maths working wall. Also included is a bunting flag with an apple and another with a sweet little chalk board.
The headings have a large space to write under them. I laminate these and then use a white board marker to write and wipe as needed throughout the topic. I reuse them again and again. So once the board is set up it’s very easy to change and add to as often as required.
I have this same display but in bright stripes if you’re after something more colourful.
This resources goes well with:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-questions-12710835
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-corner-area-display-boho-colours-12887795
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Here are the worksheets I use when measuring mass using balance scales in KS1. Included are 5 worksheets; each has been differentiated 2 ways. That’s a week’s worth of mass worksheets, plus there is an added bonus challenge at the end.
These worksheets allow children to use their mass/ measurement vocabulary and their reasoning skills.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/measurement-open-ended-investigations-for-length-mass-and-time-12067636
Empower your students to participate in meaningful mathematical talk and articulate their thought processes effectively. Explore our collection of thought-provoking questions designed to encourage conversation and deepen understanding in math. Each question is presented in an adorable frame, conveniently sized for individual A4 papers. Ideal for various activities such as warm-ups, number talks, collaborative thinking sessions, and plenaries, these questions prompt students to engage in discussions about their mathematical concepts and reasoning behind their answers. Enhance your classroom environment by displaying these questions around your math working wall. With the option to laminate, these resources can be utilized repeatedly, ensuring lasting utility in your lessons. Elevate mathematical communication and critical thinking skills among your students today!
Included:
13 questions which can be applied to many different lessons.
This resources goes well with:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-natural-hessian-12708007
Unlock the power of problem-solving with these engaging open-ended fraction investigations. Designed to foster critical thinking for key stage 1 pupils, each investigation centers around a single, thought-provoking question, with three differentiated versions to challenge every student in your class.
These investigations encourage students to explore fractions in their own way, with multiple possible answers to each question. This flexibility makes them perfect for both classroom and home learning environments, as they provide opportunities for students to think creatively, collaborate, and discover their own solutions.
Whether you’re teaching in a mixed-ability classroom or supporting independent learning at home, these fraction investigations are a versatile tool for building deep understanding and confidence in fractions.
Key Features:
-3 open-ended fraction investigations
-Differentiated for three levels of challenge
-Multiple possible answers for each question
-Ideal for classroom or home learning
-Encourages creativity, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving
Empower your students to dive into the world of fractions with these engaging, flexible investigations.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/3-open-ended-maths-measurement-investigations-length-mass-time-year-2-12067636
Here are twenty stem sentences to put around the working wall. They give pupils a clear model of how to start their sentences when speaking about their maths work, their approach and their learning. One speech bubble per A4 size paper. Laminate the speech bubbles and they can be used again and again. A super addition to a working wall.
Included:
20 stem sentences each in their own speech bubble
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-display-12351121
These clip cards are a great way for students to practice recognizing numbers to 10 including subitizing and in words. 55 cards are included which model various visual representations including ten frames and pictures. Each card has three possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it.
I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. This works great as a tough spot activity. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson.
You might also be interested in these other clip cards:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/one-more-and-one-less-clip-card-bundle-12558925
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/heavier-and-lighter-clip-cards-12561853
Maths working walls are an essential in a primary classroom. Here are the headings needed to create a cute working wall.
Included:
bunting which says ‘maths working wall’
headings which say: we are learning to, vocabulary, examples of work, top tips for excellent work, challenge and questions.
13 maths talk posters to develop explanations
The bunting lettering is in bold capital letters and says maths working wall. Also included are a flag with a heart and another flag with an apple and sweet little chalk board.
The headings have a large space to write under them. I laminate these and then use a white board marker to write and wipe as needed throughout the topic.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/working-wall-numbers-0-100-12318569
Enhance your classroom with our vibrant, easy-to-display question prompts designed for teachers and students. Each A4 sheet features a single question framed with a simple, eye-catching design on a colorful background. Perfect for warm-ups, number talks, collaborative thinking, and plenaries, these questions will spark engagement and critical thinking among students. Scatter them across tables for group discussions, or prominently feature them on your maths working wall for continuous inspiration. Laminate for durability and reuse, ensuring these versatile question prompts remain a staple in your teaching toolkit year after year. Ideal for creating an interactive and dynamic learning environment.
Included:
13 questions; each in an A4 poster.
These display questions coordinate perfectly with resource:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-display-bright-stripes-12365635
These are the resources I use when teaching patterns. These lesson starters and worksheets enable children to identify, extend and describe patterns.
Included:
Lesson starter 1 - Recaps repeating patterns from EYFS and introduces identifying increasing and decreasing patterns. (19 page pdf)
Lesson starter 2 - introduces extending patterns (22 page pdf)
Lesson starter 3 - Introduces describing the terms of a given pattern. To explain the rule the terms are following.
3 worksheets - one for each lesson starter.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/open-ended-investigations-12254570
Open ended maths investigations are vital for allowing opportunities for pupils to use their developing skills.
Included here are investigations for:
fractions of number and shapes
measurement including length, time and mass
addition with regrouping
Each investigation is differentiated 3 ways to meet the needs of your classroom and allow for challenge. These are perfect for home learning too.
I use the activity with my year 2 students but it can easily be adapted to suit other year groups. This resource is a maths investigation to practice addition with regrouping. There are 3 levels of challenge to meet the varying needs of the pupils. You will need a box of small building bricks or lego. I just pick out the pieces I need and put a small amount on each table. A small amount goes a surprisingly long way with this activity as their constructions are quite small. I usually take pictures of the structures so we can talk about the value of each during the plenary.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/3-open-ended-fraction-investigations-12058545
These clip cards are a great way for students to practice their knowledge of number bonds to 10 using a multiple choice system. 40 cards are included which cover number bonds to 10 using various visual representations and with missing addends. Each card has three possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it.
I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/open-ended-investigations-12254570
These clip cards are a great way for students to practice their understanding of mass (heavier and lighter) using images of a balance scale. Pupils use a multiple choice system to answer which item is heavier or lighter. 32 cards are included which include various visual representations. Each card has two possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it.
I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson.
You might also be interested in this mass/measuring resource:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/measuring-mass-worksheets-12486499
These clip cards are a great way for students to practice recognizing numbers to 20 including diennes (base ten) and ten frames. 40 cards are included; each card has three possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it.
I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. This works great as a tough spot activity. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson.
You might also be interested in these other clip cards:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/one-more-and-one-less-clip-card-bundle-12558925
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/heavier-and-lighter-clip-cards-12561853
Here is a huge bundle of 86 clips cards. These clip cards are a great way for students to practice their knowledge of one more and one less using a multiple choice system. 86 cards are included which cover the concept of one more and one less using various visual representations, with missing addends and on a number line. Each card has three possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it.
I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/number-bonds-to-10-clip-cards-12536968
Two great resources for which allow pupils to explore mass using images of a balance scales. Included is a week worth of differentiated worksheets which include challenge and reasoning. Also included are 32 clip cards which allow pupils to practice their understanding and vocabulary in a fun way.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/measurement-open-ended-investigations-for-length-mass-and-time-12067636
Introducing number lines using pictorial representations couldn’t be easier. Here are the resources which equip you to deliver the curriculum required for number.
Included are:
Introductory slides (21 pdf slides) for identifying and representing pictorial representations on a number line.
Introductory slides (21 pdf slides) for using the language of more than and less then on a number line.
6 worksheets and answer sheets
This resource is aimed at year 1 but might also be useful for pupils at the end of Reception or in year 2 who are undertaking a recovery curriculum.
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You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/open-ended-investigations-12254570
Here are a few slides to get the children thinking about the practice of measuring in non-standard units. It includes some tips to explain how to measure and a few photos which model how to measure.
Questions to display that teachers and students can ask. Each question is displayed in its own cute frame on a natural hessian look background. One question per A4 paper. These are great for warm ups, number talk, thinking together and plenaries. They will get your students talking about their maths work and explaining their answers. I like to display these questions around my maths working wall. Laminate them and they can be used again and again.
Included:
13 questions which can be applied to many different lessons.
This resources goes well with:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-natural-hessian-12708007
and
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/book-corner-display-natural-hessian-12569705
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