Skills:Addition, subtraction, algebra Resources: A variety of concrete resources to support addition and subtraction Activity: Give pupils any number between one and ten, for example, 6. Explain that ’6’ is the answer but you do not know what the question is. Ask pupils what the question might have been if it was an addition
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
Skill: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking,Addition Resources: Game Cut out and Solution Activity: Arrange the numbers 1-19 in the grid below so that each row, column and diagonal adds to 38. You can only use each number once and every number must be used. Click here for the PDF
Skill: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking Resources: Game Cut out and Solution Activity: A square medieval castle sits on a square island surrounded by a square moat and was under siege. All around the island, there is a 5 metre wide water moat. There's ground on the other side to rest the bridge on (if
Skill: Critical Thinking Resources: Coin Puzzle game board Activity: These moving coin puzzles were popularised by the great English puzzler Henry Dudeney. They can be played with coins or counters and a grid or any objects that make two distinct sets. The aim of the E puzzle is to reverse the positions of the
Garland Back to Resources Christmas is tomorrow! Is your Christmas tree ready? Some elves are making garlands. Solve the riddle to find out how many different garlands they can make. Use the 'Check' button to verify your answers. Download a paper version instructions at the bottom of the page.
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,
Santa's List Back to Resources Christmas is coming. Have you written to Santa yet? Solve the riddle to find out how many presents the mum of the family will get. Use the 'Check' button to verify your answers. Download a paper version instructions at the bottom of the page.
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
