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
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.
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.
Candles Back to Resources The electricity has gone off! Solve the riddle to find out how many candles the family will be able to light. Use the 'Check' button to verify your answers. Download a paper version instructions at the bottom of the page. An idea from www.ac-grenoble.fr/maths
Ginger House Back to Resources A class went on a trip! Solve the riddle to find out how many went on the bus. Use the 'Check' button to verify your answers. Download a paper version instructions at the bottom of the page.
Sweets in Socks Back to Resources Santa Claus hides sweets in different socks! Use the 'Check' button to verify your answer. Download a paper version at the bottom of the page. To Print Problem solving and
Santa's Workshop Back to Resources The elves have to finish the toys. Unfortunately, they have run out of wheels! Solve the riddle and help them order the right number of wheels. Use the 'Check' button to verify your answers. Download a paper version at the bottom of the page.
