Skill: Counting, position and direction Resources: Ten blank frames for each pupil, a barrier, ten counters for each pupil Activity: Children should work in pairs and each child will need a ten frame and ten counters. They will need a barrier between both of their ten frames. Child A places some of the counters
Skill: Shape and space Resources: The shapes on the activity template cut out. Scissors. Activity: Each pupil or pair of pupils has a set of coloured/shaded shapes which were cut out from the template below. The cut-out shapes were from two squares which were based on two of the sides of the right-angled triangle
Skill:Problem solving, addition, subtraction Resources: A variety of concrete materials to support pupils Activity: Display and read aloud this problem to pupils: Some dogs and ducks were in the garden. There were ten legs altogether in the garden, how many dogs and ducks might there have been? Explain your answer. Allow pupils time on
Skills:Algebra, counting Resources: Template for patterns per pair of pupils, counting Resources Activity: Show pupils the blue and red coloured wall on the template for Activity 4 and ask “how many blue blocks do you see? How did you count them?” How many red blocks? Ask pupils “is there another way you could count
Skill: Symmetry, spatial awareness Resources: Squares( p.1)-20 per two pupils. Print the tetrominoes template on the 160 gsm paper and cut out the pieces. Glue corresponding pieces from page 3 and 4, so kids can play a complete game. Activity: Click on the activity sheet for multiple tetrominoes-related activities. Click here for
Skill:Addition, subtraction, position and direction Resources: Number grid per pair of pupils, two dice per pair, counters Activity: Give each pair of pupils a number grid, two dice and some counters. Pupils take it in turns to throw the two dice. They must then decide if they will add or subtract using the two
Reindeer Headband Back to Resources Get ready and dress up for Christmas with this reindeer headband! It is important to print the template onto heavy card otherwise the antler will not stand up or glue template onto cornflake boxes for reinforcement. An adult should help to cut out the template,
Shapes Sorting Back to Resources The elves have made too many shapes. Help them choose the ones that go with this toy. Use the 'Check' button to verify your answer. Download a paper version at the bottom of the page.
Twin Brothers Back to Resources Find and click on the elf that does NOT have a twin. Use the 'Check' button to verify your answer. Download a paper version at the bottom of the page. To Print
Santa Origami Back to Resources Start with square paper and follow the instructions. Use a paper coloured on one side, or use a plain one and colour it later. We will love to see your Art! Tag us on our social. Download a paper version instructions at the bottom of the
