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Resources for Early Years and Key Stage 1
How much change from 20p or 10p?
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How much change from 20p or 10p?

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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.
The Great Pet Sale Money problems
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The Great Pet Sale Money problems

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Money problems based on the story of The Great Pet Sale. Children need to find out the cost of each animal in the story (or prices could be provided e.g. in a role play pet shop as we did in my class) then complete the addition money questions, then find change due from 20p.
Behaviour caterpillar strategy
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Behaviour caterpillar strategy

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A caterpillar behaviour strategy - laminate each section and attach to the wall/board. Each child has a peg or name card to move up and down accordingly. Start each day or session on the green section. Can be used with other systems e.g. Golden Time, sticker charts etc.
Adding multiples of ten
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Adding multiples of ten

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Add single digit numbers, then use that knowledge to work out addition of multiples of ten. I used this when trying to speed up children's recall working with multiples of ten.
Pet Addition Word Problems
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Pet Addition Word Problems

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Very simple pet-themed word problems. Children complete a number sentence by filling in the numbers from the question and adding to find the total.
The Great Pet Sale money problems  - 1p, 2p and 5p
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The Great Pet Sale money problems - 1p, 2p and 5p

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Money problems based on The Great Pet Sale. Children draw the coins they would need to use to pay for a pet, choosing from 1p, 2p and 5p coins in combination. (Also available is a more challenging option just using 2p and 5p coins)
Measuring and weighing challenges
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Measuring and weighing challenges

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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.
Necklace length activity
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Necklace length activity

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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.
Sports Vests Maths Problem
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Sports Vests Maths Problem

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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.
Counting in 5s
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Counting in 5s

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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?
How much change? bundle
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How much change? bundle

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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.
Polar Express Word Problems
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Polar Express Word Problems

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Maths word problems based on the story of The Polar Express. Contains spaces for children to draw pictures to show their working.