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

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.

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 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking https://www.tes.com/my-resources/reviews

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 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking https://www.tes.com/my-resources/reviews You might also be interested in: 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

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

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 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking https://www.tes.com/my-resources/reviews

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. f you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/open-ended-investigations-12254570

Here are the measurement investigations I use with my students. Included are investigations for mass, length and time. Each investigation contains a single question which has been differentiated 3 ways to meet the needs of challenge in your class. Children are open to solve the question in their own way and each question has multiple answers making it perfect for classroom or home learning. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/3-open-ended-fraction-investigations-12058545

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

Here are a few of the items I use when introducing doubling of two digit numbers to pupils. Included is a part, part, whole doubling model and a couple of questions I use with pupils. One of the questions is open ended. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/one-less-worksheets-12192722

Here is an introduction I use for problem solving with length with year 1 students. I use this following on from measuring lengths using non-standard units. It uses the non-standard units of cubes. It enables children to use part, part whole model and begins a gentle introduction on bar modeling. If you like this resource, please have a look at my others available in my shop including the one less worksheets which are also aimed at year 1 pupils: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/one-less-worksheets-12192722

Here are the numbers which I use on my working wall washing line. Each number appears on a little shirt. This is a small size washing line to fit onto a working wall or to use in a pocket chart. Also included are socks numbers 1-20. I love these for odd and even. Included: numbers 0-100; each number on a shirt shirts with addition, subtraction and equals symbols shirts with one more and less, ten more and less and equals numbers 1-20 on socks This is a super addition to any maths working wall. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-bunting-cute-stripes-12331850

Maths working walls are an essential in a primary classroom. Here are the headings needed to create a cute working wall. Included: bright striped 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. 15 maths growth mindset posters to keep everyone motivated 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. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/stem-sentences-for-the-maths-working-wall-12353527 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking https://www.tes.com/my-resources/reviews

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 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking https://www.tes.com/my-resources/reviews