Weight, length and capacity questions for children to solve practically. I spaced the questions round the room with the appropriate equipment for children to solve each question with a partner.
An activity to work out which sport each contestant is taking part in, depending on the numbers on their vests (based on multiples of 2 and 5 and number order). Could be used as part of a sports unit or a stand-alone problem solving activity.
An introduction to the 5x table. Count the points on the stars and record the totals. Then mark out the pattern on the number grid. Can you carry it on?
Activity to be used in conjunction with the fairytale shop price list.
Find out how much the items cost and add them to make a total.
Could be used as part of a role play shopping activity.
Activity to be used in conjunction with the fairytale shop price list.
Children are given the total and asked to find out which items were bought.
Could be used as part of a role play shopping activity.
Use the addition number sentence and derive the two subtraction number sentences from it.
Can be used with manipulatives, number line etc.
Numbers to 10.
Follow the instructions to find out which picture of the grid you will land on.
Practise up, down, left and right
Two or three steps for each question
EYFS and KS1
An activity to draw necklaces of a given length and then compare to find the longest and shortest.
We used it as part of a Royalty unit alongside practical jewellery making.
I asked the children to draw the line of the necklace first, then add their decorations by drawing, collaging etc. You could also incorporate repeating patterns or symmetry.
Cross out the right number of ladybirds to work out the answer to the subtraction questions. Three differentiated versions included. 1 or 2 digit numbers.
Follow the instructions to find out which picture of the grid you will land on.
Practise up, down, left and right
EYFS and KS1
Includes differentiation for three levels.
Money problems based on The Great Pet Sale.
a) Children draw the coins they would need to use to pay for a pet, choosing from 1p, 2p and 5p coins in combination.
b) A more challenging option just using 2p and 5p coins.
c) Addition money questions, then find change due from 20p.
Simple worksheets with two numbers for children to calculate the difference by counting on.
Can be used with manipulatives e.g. counters or a hundred square.
Different levels of difficulty.
Find the cost of the fruits (some questions require addition, others are for single items) then calculate change from the given amount. Would suit using alongside practical resources or role play.