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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…

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, 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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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…

Ordering and arranging combinations of mathematical objects in patterns and sequences.

Patterns don’t always have to be in a straight line. It can follow a curved path and be a mix of…

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…

Choosing and using appropriate standard units

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