maths

Tens frame numbers

Tens frames provide a powerful way to visualise numbers. Showing numbers on a tensframe reinforces the idea that the quantity… more →

Mastery in mathematics has been hitting the headlines as it is introduced in England. This collection of teaching principles is… more →

Practising addition without any worksheets! This is one of the warm up games that we start each maths lesson with.… more →

Use subtraction stories to build on prior knowledge when introducing taking away. Children already know a lot about subtraction through… more →

Independent doubles practice. We started learning about doubles a few weeks ago and many of my children are beginning to… more →

Children can practise numbers to 20 at the maths table with this numicon matching game. I’ve taped the boards to… more →

Numicon bingo is a super reinforcement for numicon recognition and counting. This is a 6 player game that my students… more →

Lego adding sums are an enjoyable way for children to practise adding small numbers. They can be used with the… more →

Numicon is a very powerful way to teach about addition. We’re still developing our understanding of ‘count count count’, this… more →

Active adding resource using pegs. Children choose a colour for each addend and arrange on the card. I encourage children… more →

Another hand drawn counting resource that I use for maths stations and rotations. Could be made self-checking by drawing stars… more →

Simple counting and number recognition activity. I had no access to a computer the day I made these, but… more →