This resource, designed for KS1 and EYFS learners, offers a visual exploration of patterns and colour combinations. Each of the 9 pages features 6 balls, with every ball divided into 3 sections, allowing for creative pattern creation. Page 10 is a blank template that children can use to create their own patterns. Using two or three colours, the sections on each ball are filled to form unique colour combinations and patterns. The resource emphasizes the importance of recognizing and creating patterns, helping children understand sequencing, repetition, and colour relationships. The bright colour palette keeps young learners engaged as they explore different colour combinations on each page. This hands-on tool promotes the development of visual perception, pattern recognition, while providing an introduction to basic mathematical and design concepts. Duplicate, cut out and laminate the balls and children can play maths related games such as matching, finding colour combinations and making sets in different ways.

“Shapes in the Real World,” includes six colourful worksheets, each showcasing a variety of objects in different shapes: circles, rectangles, squares, triangles, and ovals. The final worksheet presents a mix of shapes for a review and includes a diamond shape. Each worksheet features six cards that can be cut out and laminated and used for sorting shape games or matching activities. There is a space under each shape picture for children to practice writing the shape names or the names of the objects, enhancing their literacy skills. The worksheets are also available in black and white, providing an opportunity for children to colour them in. They can also trace over the added words. To further enhance the learning experience, consider incorporating activities that encourage children to find shapes in their environment. Here are some ideas: Shape Scavenger Hunt: Organise a scavenger hunt where children search for objects around the classroom or school that match the shapes they are learning about. They can take pictures or draw what they find. Nature Walks: Take children on a nature walk and challenge them to find and identify shapes in natural objects, such as leaves, rocks, and flowers. They can document their findings through drawings or by collecting items to bring back to class. Shape Collages: Have children create collages using cut-out shapes from magazines or coloured paper. They can categorise their findings by shape and glue them onto large posters. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Boardmaker licenced.

A set of resources based on Homes and linked to Ourselves, Number to 8 and Writing /Labelling. Suitable for EYFS and KS1. Counting, Cutting and Ordering Children cut out the houses and position them in order from 1 to 8. There is a black and white version of this worksheet and a colour version. Children can also draw or glue houses on the number sheet showing boxes from 1 to 8. Labelling Furniture/ Rooms On this worksheet, children can name the items of furniture and label them. Alternatively, they can write the names of the rooms where the furniture can be found. There is a colour and a black and white version of the labelling sheet.

A fun way to incorporate maths with your topic on Animals, Pets and / or clothing. Cut out the 24 colour pictures of socks for children to make into pairs of Pets socks. Children can look out for pattern and colour to help them with their sorting and matching. Once the socks are all paired, children can use the sock template worksheet to create their own Pet sock designs on the white socks and make these into matching pairs. There is a blank sheet that children can paste pairs onto or draw their own socks and designs. For younger children and / or a practical element, ask children to bring in a pair of socks and create a class sorting sock activity! Another idea is to have a box of socks that children rummage through to find matching pairs – use a timer for more fun!

‘Count, Colour, and Design Easter Eggs’ is a resource designed specifically for Early Years and KS1 children. There is a planning sheet outlining the 3 lessons, objectives, resources needed and step by step instructions. The resource combines the festive spirit of Easter with learning objectives including colour recognition, counting to 20, following instructions, and creativity. Through the 3 activities, children will have the opportunity to match colours on Easter eggs, follow specific colouring instructions, create unique designs, and practice basic counting.

3 colour worksheets showing colour hoops. Each colour hoop has a number value. The values are shown on page 1. The worksheets start with one hoop on each peg. Children work out the totals and write in the numbers. Sheets 2 and 3 show 1,2 or 3 hoops per peg. The final sheet is a template for children to make their own colour code. Extend with PE hoops for classroom fun.

A colour and black and white Easter worksheet where children count the eggs in the nests and write the numbers in the boxes. There is a flashcard for each of the eggs in the nests from 1 to 5. Children can colour these in and they make a really nice wall display. Or laminate the coloured in cards and use them for ordering, counting or matching. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.

A ready made Christmas Themed Board Game for children linked to counting to 18. The board has a path of squares leading to a finishing number 18. There are 2 ways of playing the game: Children take turns to roll a dice to move along the path. Or, incorporate the colour spinner with Christmas-themed pictures that dictate special moves or penalties, such as ‘move ahead two spaces’ or ‘miss a turn’. There is a blank template for children to use to make their own board game and spinner. For best results, print onto card, or children can paste onto card. The game board also makes a nice Christmas place mat when enlarged.

A fun way to incorporate maths into the festive season. Cut out the 24 colour pictures of socks for children to make into pairs of Christmas socks. They can look out for the odd picture, that shows a pair of socks, rather than a single one, as a talking point. Once the socks are all paired, children can use the sock template worksheet to create their own Christmas designs on the white socks and make these into matching pairs. Children can look out for pattern and colour to help them with their sorting and matching. There is a blank sheet that children can paste pairs onto or draw their own socks and designs. For younger children and / or a practical element, ask children to bring in a pair of socks and create a class sorting sock activity!

Link Number work with the Festive Season with this counting and matching game from 1 to 6. There is a colour version and a black and white version that children can colour in themselves. Children can cut out and match the cards showing things related to Christmas such as a snowman, 4 candy canes and 6 bells. There are number cards included and a blank sheet with 6 boxes that children can paste into or draw in. Boardmaker Licenced.

This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Space. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10. Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways. Each worksheet includes five pictures related to Space, such as rockets, planets and stars. Children count and colour the pictures and cut them out. There are matching number cards for each picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the pictures. There are also cards displaying the Space related words such as aliens, shuttles and moon. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the names, and match them to the appropriate pictures. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own Space related pictures or pasting pictures in numerical order. Links Space and Number with Reading and Writing.

This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Toys. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10.Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways. Each worksheet includes five colour pictures of different toys, such as balls, blocks, dolls, and crayons. Children count the toys and cut out the images. There are matching number cards for each toy picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the colour toy pictures on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying the names of the toys. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the toy names, and match them to the appropriate toy pictures. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own toy pictures or pasting toy pictures in sequence. Links Number with Reading and Writing.

This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Castles and what might be found inside them. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10. Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways. Each worksheet includes five pictures related to castles, such as kings, horses, knights and princesses. Children count and colour the pictures and cut out the images. There are matching number cards for each picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the pictures on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying the names such as swords, knights and crowns. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the names, and match them to the appropriate pictures. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own castle related pictures or pasting pictures in numerical order. Links Castles with Kings and Queens, Number with Reading and Writing.

This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Farm animals. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10. Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways. Each worksheet includes five pictures of different farm animals, such as goats, sheep, bulls, and ducks. Children count and colour the animals and cut out the images. There are matching number cards for each animal picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the animal pictures on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying the names of the animals. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the names, and match them to the appropriate pictures. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own farm animals pictures or pasting animal pictures in order. Links Farm Animals with Number with Reading and Writing.

This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Christmas. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10.Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways. Each worksheet includes five black and white pictures of things you may see at Christmas, such as mince pies, crackers, presents and reindeer. Children count, colour and cut out the images. There are matching number cards for each picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the picture cards on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying the names of the Christmas pictures. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the names, and match them to the appropriate Christmas pictures. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own Christmas pictures or pasting pictures in number order. Links Christmas with Number, Reading and Writing.

This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Winter. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10.Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways. Each worksheet includes black and white pictures of things you might see in winter, such as scarves, snowmen, reindeer, jackets and boots. Children count the objects and cut out the pictures. They can colour in the pictures. There are matching number cards for each winter picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the winter pictures on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying the names of the objects. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the words, and match them to the appropriate pictures. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own winter pictures or pasting winter pictures in sequence. Links Winter and Number with Reading and Writing.

3 borders with each with a different maths theme. The borders come in colour and there is a black and white version for children to colour in themselves. The borders are great for displaying the children’s work on the walls and for jazzing up worksheets. Use the borders to make your own maths problems too.

Link your topic on Superheroes to your number work with this resource for EYFS and KS1. The first 2 sheets show colour pictures of superheroes from 1 to 10. Children can match these to the numbers at the bottom of the page in words or numerals and / or cut out the pictures and order them. Page 3 is a template for children to draw into. 1 superhero is given and then children can complete by drawing and colouring superheroes up to 10. For matching and sorting games, duplicate the sheets, cut out and laminate the cards.

5 black and white worksheets on the theme of food and numbers from 1 to 8. 4 worksheets show food items that children cut out, count and order from 1 to 8. The final sheet shows numbers from 1 to 8. Children can cut and order the numbers or use this as a template for pasting into.

Children will have fun with this number activity. They can work individually or with partners. There is a question sheet which can be read to the children, or they can read it themselves and answer the questions. Page 1 shows black and white ice creams with numbers on them. Page 2 is the question sheet asking children to think, observe, count, add and subtract, find odd numbers, as well as use a colour code. Page 3 is the ice cream template from page 1 but there are no numbers. Children fill in their own numbers. Numbers are within 10 but these can be differentiated and other questions added accordingly. Extend by asking children to carry out a favourite ice cream survey.