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Recognising half and quarter as equal parts of an object, shape or quantity

Talk about fractions. Use the desired language of halves and quarters. Encourage your child to spot…

Identifying and describing the properties of 3-D shapes, including the number of edges, vertices and faces

Look around your house and collect all 3D shapes that you can. You would be surprised what you can…

Reading and writing numbers up to 100

Roll 2 dice. Look what you got, which numbers can you make? Write down the possibilities. Teach…

Counting on and back in ones, twos, fives, tens to 100

Count in 1s Make sure your child is secure with counting in 1s before moving on to counting in a…

Reading and writing numbers to at least 100 in numerals and in words

Your child probably got really good at writing numerals to 100 while working on understanding place…

Number bonds to 20

Make a quick worksheet to practice. I used my toddler's beads you can also check your arts…

Identifying and describing the properties of 2-D shapes

2D shapes have: VERTICES = angles = corners SIDES They are so easy to make, but remember to put the…

Identifying and describing the properties of 3-D shapes

Look around your house and collect all 3D shapes that you can. You would be surprised what you can…

Recognising and using the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction and use this to check calculations and solve missing number problems.

Start with this example when tackling the problem. Use any manipulatives you have in hand. Talk…

Solving problems with addition and subtraction

Tips for problem solving Let your child to use a resources that they want. Take a picture and/or…

Adding and subtracting double-digit numbers

Double-Digit Numbers Have a go Have a go Here is even easier methond: This is probably the…

Recalling and using addition and subtraction facts to 20 fluently, and derive and use related facts up to 100.

Number bonds to 20 Make a quick worksheet to practice. I used my toddler's beads you can also…

Adding and subtracting three single digits

Three single digits Can you spot number bonds? Can you spot doubles? No doubles, no bonds? Try this…

Adding and subtracting two-digit number and ones

Two-digit number and ones Use whatever your child likes and is countable. join and add the bonds…

Adding and subtracting two-digit number and tens

Two-digit number and tens Write one number under the other to help to understand that the ones don…

Recognising, finding, naming and writing fractions of a shape, length, set of objects or quantity.

Take A4 paper and fold it in half with your child and cut it along the folding line. Write 1/2 on…

Recognising and using symbols for pounds (£) and pence (p); combine amounts to make a particular value.

Play with money! Make use of the coin jar! Close your eyes and pick out a few coins from a pile…

Telling and writing the time to five minutes

Draw the clock together. Explain to your child that each number on the clock is 5 min. To find out…

Writing simple fractions.

half quarter I used the ready fractions but you can make the pies yourself - if you have a bit of…

Finding different combinations of coins that equal the same amounts of money

To set up you need: Abacus 5 min timer Various coins Small whiteboard Whiteboard pen Cup of coffee…

Solving simple problems in a practical context involving addition and subtraction of money of the same unit, including giving change.

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Recalling and using division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 tables.

Division facts are division number sentences related to times tables that your child knows. 12 ÷…

Calculating mathematical statements for multiplication and division within the multiplication tables and write them using the multiplication (×), division (÷) and equals (=) signs.

The section 1 from this book covers x2, x5 and x10. It will help your child get more confident with…

Solving problems involving multiplication and division, using materials, arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and multiplication and division facts, including problems in contexts.

Tips for problem solving Let your child to use a resources that they want. Create your own maths…

Showing that multiplication of two numbers can be done in any order (commutative) and division of one number by another cannot.

You need to practice multiplication with your child to get that understanding. Use arrays of any…

Putting the numbers one to 100 in the correct order

Talk about one more and less, 10 more and 10 less and their places on a grid. Make simple…

Recognising the place value of each digit in a two-digit number.

Explain on which straw we put tens, and on which ones. Give examples of tens (20) and ones (4). Ask…

Comparing and ordering numbers from 0 up to 100; use <, > and = signs

Have fun comparing amounts. Use any manipulatives you can find at home, you can also include coins…

Identifying, representing and estimating numbers using different representations, including the number line

Put quite a lot of resources on a floor, two different dice, 30 seconds and 10 seconds timers. Roll…

Using mathematical vocabulary to describe position, direction and movement, including movement in a straight line and distinguishing between rotation as a turn and in terms of right angles for quarter, half and three-quarter turns.

The most important part is to identify that quarter turn is a right angle. You always move clockwise…

Identifying and describing the properties of 2-D shapes, including the number of sides and line symmetry in a vertical line.

2D shapes have: VERTICES = angles = corners SIDES Might also may have a SYMMETRY LINE They are so…

Identifying 2-D shapes on the surface of 3-D shapes

Search your house for 3D shapes. Try to look at them from different angles. What can you spot…

Interpreting and constructing simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and simple tables

Pictograms - use pictures to display information. Draw simple chart and use little counters or…

Asking and answering simple questions by counting the number of objects in each category and sorting the categories by quantity.

Go for a nature walk and bring a bunch of treasures. Unpack them at home (maybe in the garden) then…

Adding and subtracting numbers

Two-digit number and ones Use whatever your child likes and is countable. join and add the bonds…

Choosing and using appropriate standard units

Capacity (litres/millilitres) Tell your child that 1 litre = 1000ml or, if you have a jug that has…

Recalling and using multiplication facts for the 2, 5, 3 and 10 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers.

x2 Tips All the answers in x2 table are even numbers. The answers follow counting in 2s pattern…

Counting forward and backward in steps of 2, 3, 5 and 10

Count in 2s In Year 2 your child should be quite comftable counting in 2s. Now they are expected to…