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.
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.
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
Enhance your students’ understanding of the concept of “one less” with this comprehensive set of worksheets designed for a week-long practice!
What’s included:
-5 worksheets, each tailored with two levels of differentiation
-Every worksheet features a stimulating challenge to promote critical thinking
-An open-ended investigation activity to deepen comprehension
Ideal for classroom use or as homework assignments, these worksheets effectively reinforce the fundamental concept of “one less,” serving as an introduction to subtraction. Engage your students in meaningful learning experiences with this valuable resource.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/stem-sentences-for-the-maths-working-wall-12353527
Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Math Fun Bundle, designed specifically for EYFS and KS1 pupils. This delightful set of 14 Christmas-themed worksheets is perfect for enhancing math skills through engaging and seasonal activities.
Bundle Includes:
14 Festive Worksheets: Each sheet features a vibrant Christmas theme to capture young learners’ imaginations while they practice essential math skills.
Color & Printer-Friendly Versions: Worksheets are provided in both full color and easy-to-print black and white formats, making them adaptable to any classroom or home setting.
Answer Sheets Included: Save time with comprehensive answer sheets for quick and easy assessment.
Bonus Game: Enjoy a festive game that can be played solo or with a friend, adding a fun, interactive element to learning.
Worksheet Topics:
Identifying Patterns: Help students recognize and create patterns with Christmas-themed visuals.
Creating Patterns: Encourage children to develop their own patterns using holiday motifs.
Identifying & Matching Numbers (0-10): Strengthen number recognition and matching skills with festive illustrations.
Identifying sets of more or less: embed those key skills
I Spy Counting: Engage in counting practice with Christmas-themed “I Spy” worksheets, making learning enjoyable and interactive.
Perfect for continuous provision in early years and key stage 1 classrooms, this bundle provides a festive twist on essential math skills, ensuring that learning is both fun and effective. Make your holiday season both merry and educational with these engaging worksheets.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-clip-cards-numbers-to-10-13094528
Bring the magic of Christmas into your classroom with our festive-themed clip cards, perfect for helping students practice number recognition up to 10. Featuring adorable images of reindeer, mince pies, gingerbread men, and more, these 55 clip cards are an engaging way for students to subitize and recognize numbers in both digit and word form. Each card presents various visual representations, including ten frames and pictures, with three possible answers for students to choose from.
Students can select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg, or paper clip to the card. For added durability, consider laminating the cards so that students can use a dry erase marker to circle their answer—an ideal option for tough spot activities. Alternatively, print them on paper for students to complete and hand in as a quick and effective plenary at the end of a lesson. These versatile clip cards are a fun and festive way to reinforce key math skills during the holiday season!
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-clip-card-bundle-12570398
This fun shape sorting activity is perfect for your nursery, reception or SEN classroom. The adorable hands-on shape activities are perfect for your math centers. Use it for both independent or small group activities.
Included:
12 match the shape cards which are provided in both colour and printer friendly black and white versions
12 2D shape clip cards
6 real life shape mats and pictures of real objects to sort and match to the given shape
Matching cards:
I like to laminate these so they can be used again and again. Some teachers like to take the matching cards a step further by adding velcro. It’s up to you. To use lay out the shape cards and pupils match the cards to their given shape. The black and white version can be used as an assessment or pupils may enjoy colouring their own set to personalise it.
Clip cards:
The children identify the shape using a paper clip or clothes peg to the matching shape. The game includes 12 cards and can be modified to fit the needs of your students by adding or removing cards.
Real life shape mats:
I like to laminate these. Pupils can first identify their shape on the mat and then go on to sort out the real life pictures which match the shape on the mat.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/heavier-and-lighter-clip-cards-12561853
or
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/numbers-to-10-clip-cards-12564821
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.
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
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 their knowledge of one more using a multiple choice system. 43 cards are included which cover the concept of one more 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
These clip cards are a great way for students to practice their knowledge of one less using a multiple choice system. 43 cards are included which cover the concept of 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/one-more-clip-cards-12558593
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
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
Create a cute working wall with these resources.
Included:
maths working wall bunting
working wall headings
numbers for the washing line
stem sentences in speech bubbles
questions in a cute frame
All items can be laminated so can be used again and again.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-corner-display-bright-stripes-12167366
Set up your calming classroom quickly with these three great resources.
Included:
Book corner/reading area display
maths working wall display
maths talk posters
All with a natural hessian look background.
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
Get ready to spread holiday cheer while enhancing your little learners’ skills with our Christmas-themed educational bundle. Perfect for EYFS and lower KS1 pupils, this collection of resources combines the magic of Christmas with essential phonics and math skills, ensuring a fun and engaging way for children to learn this festive season.
CVC Christmas Phonics Worksheet Pack:
-10 worksheets focusing on phonics and letter sounds
-Picture-based activities with holiday-themed presents
-Answer sheets for easy assessment
Great for individual or group practice
Christmas Clip Cards for Number Recognition:
55 festive clip cards for practicing number
-recognition (0-10)
-Visuals with ten frames and pictures
Interactive – use clothespins or paper clips to mark answers
Christmas Math Fun Bundle:
-14 worksheets covering math skills like pattern recognition, number matching, and more
-Color and printer-friendly versions available
-Answer sheets for efficient assessment
-Bonus festive game for interactive play
This bundle offers a mix of phonics and math activities that are both fun and educational, making it perfect for EYFS and KS1 classrooms.
Make your classroom set up a breeze and create a welcoming atmosphere for your pupils.
Having a beautiful classroom that is also functional will help you feel right at home! Everything is included to set up a classroom that is bright, color coordinated, functional and fun! Make your classroom an inviting place that you and your students will love.
Included:
Book Corner/area Display
Welcome bunting
Book tub labels for class library
Growth mindset Posters
Maths working wall Display
Stem sentences work the working wall
Maths reasoning questions for the working wall
Numbers for the number line
Birthday Display
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/classroom-display-bundle-boho-colours-12890610