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Clear, colourful and engaging educational resources. Breaking learning down to the nub, making concepts as easy as abc... We'd love to know what you think of what you download, so please don't hesitate to get in touch...
Symmetrical spot patterns
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Symmetrical spot patterns

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What’s included? x5 sheets, portrait orientation, pdf format. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for children in the early years, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. What’s it for? This resource has been designed to encourage learners to investigate the concept of symmetry within x6 spot/dot pictures. How to use it? The learner can explore the concept of the ‘line of symmetry’ by using a safety mirror to complete the right hand side of the B&W/colour pattern or create their own symmetrical spot/dot pattern using the blank sheet provided. Suggestion Using safety mirrors along side the activity would make a huge difference to understanding (or not) for some learners. Best to use these where they are available, Resource Details
 The B&W and colour version of this resource show the same patterns (with answers) but a ‘blank’ is included for the adult/learners to create their own. Special request ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. A review of this resource would be really helpful - thank you! New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! Register your interest now and be first in line for significant early bird discounts at https://alphabetlearning.online
Doubles to 20 in order Butterflies
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Doubles to 20 in order Butterflies

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What’s included? This download includes x4 pdf pages featuring x20 butterflies (a black/white and a rainbow (coloured) version, both in portrait orientation. What’s it for? This resource can be used to introduce learners to doubles and/or consolidate learners knowledge of doubles to 20. The easy to read font size and predictable layout clearly models the process of doubling numbers to 20 to learners. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. Resource details This activity has been designed to write straight on. Each page clearly features ten butterflies. Each butterfly’s left wing shows one part of each double (in ‘dots’) in order up to 20. Learners can complete the other half of each double by drawing the same number of ‘dots’ e.g. with a felt tip pen onto the space on the right wing. The total number of dots can then be written on the line underneath to complete the sentence e.g. ‘Double 1 is 2.’ The font used is Sassoon Infant Std - size 20. There is a clear space at the top of each sheet for learners to write their name and a space to record the number date (top, right). Important message
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Doubles to 10 in order Butterflies
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Doubles to 10 in order Butterflies

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What’s included? This download includes x2 pdf pages featuring x10 butterflies (one black/white and one rainbow (coloured) version, both in portrait orientation. What’s it for? This resource can be used to introduce learners to doubles and/or consolidate learners knowledge of doubles to 10. The easy to read font size and predictable layout clearly models the process of doubling numbers to 10 to learners. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. Resource details This activity has been designed to write straight on. Each page clearly features ten butterflies. Each butterfly’s left wing shows one part of each double (in ‘dots’) in order order up to 10. Learners can complete the other half of each double by drawing the same number of ‘dots’ e.g. with a felt tip pen onto the space on the right wing. The total number of dots can then be written on the line underneath to complete the sentence e.g. ‘Double 1 is 2.’ The font used is Sassoon Infant Std - size 20. There is a clear space at the top of each sheet for learners to write their name and a space to record the number date (top, right). Important message
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Missing numbers to 5, 10, 20 Class Set
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Missing numbers to 5, 10, 20 Class Set

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What’s included? This download includes six A4, portrait pdf sheet to practise ordering numbers to 5, 10 and 20. Two versions of each resource are included - full colour and ink saving. What’s it for? These resources have been designed as a differentiated set, ideal to be used together as a whole class set. These resources provide learners with the opportunity to identify missing numbers to five, ten and twenty and have been designed to be independent activities for learners to work on. These resources could also be used with individuals/small groups who need additional support of ordering numbers up to 20. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. Resource details The bottles (correctly ordered!) at the top of each sheet are included as a reference for learners who need that additional support. However, this visual support can be folded back, behind the sheet (out of sight) if learners are more able and don’t need this support/need challenging. There is a clear space at the base of each sheet for learners to write their name and a space (top, right) to record the number date. Important message
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Missing numbers to 5 - Five Brown Bottles
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Missing numbers to 5 - Five Brown Bottles

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What’s included? This download includes two A4, portrait pdf sheet to practise ordering numbers to 5. Two versions of the same resource are included - full colour and ink saving. What’s it for? This resource provides learners with the opportunity to identify missing numbers to five and has been designed to be a independent activity for learners to work on. This resource could also be used with individuals/small groups who need additional support of ordering numbers to 5. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. Resource details Five brown bottles (correctly ordered!) at the top of each sheet are included as a reference for learners who need that additional support. However, this visual support can be folded back, behind the sheet (out of sight) if learners are more able and don’t need this support/need challenging. There is a clear space at the base of each sheet for learners to write their name and a space (top, right) to record the number date. Part of a set This resource has been designed as part of a differentiated set which also includes ‘Missing numbers to 10’ (green bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-10-ten-green-bottles-13215415 and ‘Missing numbers to 20’ (blue bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-20-twenty-blue-bottles-13215429 Together these can be used as a whole class set /teaching-resource/resource-13215455 Important message
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Missing numbers to 20 - Twenty Blue Bottles
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Missing numbers to 20 - Twenty Blue Bottles

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What’s included? This download includes two A4, portrait pdf sheet to practise ordering numbers to 20. Two versions of the same resource are included - full colour and ink saving. What’s it for? This resource provides learners with the opportunity to identify missing numbers to twenty and has been designed to be a independent activity for learners to work on. This resource could also be used with individuals/small groups who need additional support of ordering numbers to 20. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. Resource details Twenty blue bottles (correctly ordered!) at the top of each sheet are included as a reference for learners who need that additional support. However, this visual support can be folded back, behind the sheet (out of sight) if learners are more able and don’t need this support/need challenging. There is a clear space at the base of each sheet for learners to write their name and a space (top, right) to record the number date. Part of a set This resource has been designed as part of a differentiated set which also includes ‘Missing numbers to 5’ (brown bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-5-five-brown-bottles-13215435 and ‘Missing numbers to 10’ (green bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-10-ten-green-bottles-13215415 Together these can be used as a whole class set /teaching-resource/resource-13215455 Important message
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Missing numbers to 10 - Ten Green Bottles
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Missing numbers to 10 - Ten Green Bottles

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What’s included? This download includes two A4, portrait pdf sheet to practise ordering numbers to 10. Two versions of the same resource are included - full colour and ink saving. What’s it for? This resource provides learners with the opportunity to identify missing numbers to ten and has been designed to be a independent activity for learners to work on. This resource could also be used with individuals/small groups who need additional support of ordering numbers to 10. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. Resource details Ten green bottles (correctly ordered!) at the top of each sheet are included as a reference for learners who need that additional support. However, this visual support can be folded back, behind the sheet (out of sight) if learners are more able and don’t need this support/need challenging. There is a clear space at the base of each sheet for learners to write their name and a space (top, right) to record the number date. Part of a set This resource has been designed as part of a differentiated set which also includes ‘Missing numbers to 5’ (brown bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-5-five-brown-bottles-13215435 and ‘Missing numbers to 20’ (blue bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-20-twenty-blue-bottles-13215429 Together these can be used as a whole class set /teaching-resource/resource-13215455 Important message
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Ten Green Bottles Count and order to 10
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Ten Green Bottles Count and order to 10

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What’s included? This download includes one A4, landscape pdf sheet to practise counting objects and ordering numbers to 10. What is it? This download includes ten clearly numbered green bottles, to support the well known song/rhyme. This sheet is intended to be printed onto card, cut out (individual bottles) and laminated to improve durability (and usability!) What’s it for? These green bottles are intended to be hands on, visual props to support the song/rhyme as well as resources to physically count and order to 10 (and back). Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. How to use this resource This has been designed to be a ‘table top’ activity for learners to explore independently. This resource could also be used on a suitable board/wall by placing blue tac/velcro/sticky magnetic strip on the back of each bottle to display and move, count and order. Learners can count the number of green bottles and order these while saying/singing the rhyme, independently or as part of a group/class. Two blank spare cards are included incase any bottles become lost/damaged. This resource has designed for an adult to pre-cut all items and present to learners as an activity ready to investigate and explore. Important message
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Five Little Ducks - Counting to 5
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Five Little Ducks - Counting to 5

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What’s included? This download includes one A4, portrait pdf sheet to practise counting to 5. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. What’s it for? This activity has been designed to support the ‘Five Little Ducks’ song. These ducks have been designed to be printed onto card enabling the ducks to ‘stand up’ once assembled. Simple, clear, step-by-step instructions are included. How to use this resource This has been designed to be a ‘table top’ activity for learners to explore independently or during a group/class singing session. Learners can count the number of ducks (with/without the numerals), order the ducks (using the numerals) and use the ducks during the song (with/without the numerals), removing the ducks one at a time as the song goes along. This was designed for an adult to pre-cut all items so that this resource can be presented to learners as an activity to investigate and explore. Important message
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Ten Green Bottles to count and order (blank AND numbered)
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Ten Green Bottles to count and order (blank AND numbered)

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What’s included? This download includes two A4 pdf sheet in landscape orientation to practise counting/ordering numbers to 10 along using ten green bottles. The same resource is provided as two versions - plain (numbers could be hand written onto these) and numbered 1 to 10. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. What’s it for? Ten green bottles plain AND blank to count, number and order. How to use this resource Learners can count the number of bottles any time/while singing the ‘ten green bottles’ song, they can hand write the numbers on themselves and/or order the numbered set - to 10 and back
as a challenge
 This resource could be used during a group/class singing session - using blue tac/velcro (the old fashioned way!) to display the ten bottles and removing one each time. In my experience learners just love to be chosen to knock the next bottle (physically) to the ground - I have found this beats any online/animated version every single time! Important message
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Ordering numbers to 20 Cut/stick Washing Line
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Ordering numbers to 20 Cut/stick Washing Line

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What’s included? This download includes two A4, landscape pdf sheets to practise ‘ordering numbers to 20’. Learners are to cut out along straight lines and then arrange and stick the clothes onto the washing lines. An adult could pre-cut the numbers for those learners who struggle with using scissors/find cutting frustrating/demotivating. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in year one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. Resource Details Dotted guide lines show where to cut and two washing lines are provided to fit all the clothes on (it might be a squeeze but they should all fit!) A colour and black and white version of the same resource included. There is a clear space under the lower washing line for each learner to write their name. Important message
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Data Handling 'Traffic Survey' Activity
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Data Handling 'Traffic Survey' Activity

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What’s included? This download includes x2 A4, portrait pdf sheets to practise counting up to 7 types of traffic/ways of travel and data handling - transferring the information collected to a clear, simple block diagram. There is also a space to add in your own ‘traffic’ should this be needed. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. Resource Details There are x2 stages to this activity, going out (always with an adult!) to count vehicles for an agreed amount of time and transferring the information collected onto a block diagram. Page 1 Learners are to count the number of vehicles observed passing along a road (from a safe distance and always with adult supervision!) The types of vehicles included on the recording sheet are cars, vans, buses, trucks/lorries, bicycles, motorbikes, pedestrians. There is a space to add another type of traffic in the lowest box. Page 2 Using the information recorded on page 1 learners then transfer this information to the simple, clear block diagram. The vehicles listed on the ‘traffic survey’ sheet are included in the same order here to assist the process of transferring this information. Learners can colour the same number of ‘coloured boxes for each group of vehicles. There is space on the bar chart for up to 12 vehicles (for each vehicle group). Vehicle groups with any more than 12 should colour up to 12 as this indicates ‘12+’. Important message
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Data Handling 'Smarties' Count/sort
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Data Handling 'Smarties' Count/sort

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New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes seven A4, portrait pdf sheets to practise counting up to 30, sorting (colours) and data handling - transferring the information collected to a clear, simple bar chart. Paper Smarties included! What’s it for? This resource has been designed to investigate collecting data in a step by step, meaningful way. There are three steps in this investigation, sorting and counting the data (Smarties), organising and recording the data (onto a bar chart) and the last step - answering questions about the data. Your learners should be data handling experts at the end of this and may be allowed to eat their Smarties as a reward (alternatively paper Smarties are provided!) Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. Resource Details There are x7 sheets in total. Two sets of x3 - a colour and black and white version of the same resource plus a sheet of ‘paper Smarties’ to cut up and sort/count (if you don’t want to risk your learners eating their learning!) This activity is organised around one tube of Smarties - each learner will need a tube each! Learners could be given a real tube with either real or ‘paper/cardboard Smarties’ inside. See attachment included to cut out and give your learners a random selection of paper Smarties instead. I have found tubes of Smarties have an average of x30 Smarties per tube but if you are giving learners paper/cardboard Smarties this really can be any number of course to fit their ability. The maximum number of one colour of Smarties which will fit on to the bar chart is 12. Page 1 Learners are to sort the Smarties in the tube into x8 colour groups (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink and brown). Learners then count the number of Smarties in each group and write the total in each colour group ‘total’ box. Page 2 Using the information recorded on page 1 learners then transfer this information to the simple, clear bar chart. Learners can colour the same number of ‘coloured boxes for each colour group of Smarties. There is space on the bar chart for up to 12 Smarties (for each colour group). Page 3 Using the information gathered through completing the activities on pages 1 and 2 the questions on page 3 are related to the same tube/number of Smarties. All colour-names are printed clearly at the top of page 3 so that learners don’t need to think about colour-word spellings. Questions are related to ‘most’, ’least’, ’the same’, ’the difference between’, ’odd’ and ‘even’ numbers. Important message
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Data Handling 'Skittles' Count/sort
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Data Handling 'Skittles' Count/sort

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New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes seven A4, portrait pdf sheets to practise counting objects, sorting (colours) and data handling - transferring the information collected to a clear, simple bar chart. Paper Skittles included! What’s it for? This resource has been designed to investigate collecting data in a step by step, meaningful way. There are three steps in this investigation, sorting and counting the data (Skittles), organising and recording the data (onto a bar chart) and the last step - answering questions about the data. Your learners should be data handling experts at the end of this and may be allowed to eat their Skittles as a reward (alternatively paper Skittles are provided!) Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. Resource Details There are x7 sheets in total. Two sets of x3 - a colour and black and white version of the same resource plus a sheet of ‘paper Skittles’ to cut up and sort/count (if you don’t want to risk your learners eating their learning!) This activity is organised around one random amount (portion) of Skittles - each learner will need their own portion. Learners could be given a real Skittles or ‘paper/cardboard Skittles’. On the bar chart there is space for up to x16 Skittles of one colour so the amount of Skittles given to learners can be any number to fit their ability, however no more than x16 of any one colour group if you intend for learners to use the bar chart (pages 2 or 5). Page 1 Learners are to sort their portion of Skittles into x5 colour groups (red, orange, yellow, green and purple). Learners then count the number of Skittles in each group and write the total in each colour group ‘total’ box. Page 2 Using the information recorded on page 1 learners then transfer this information to the simple, clear bar chart. Learners can colour the same number of ‘colour’ boxes for each colour group of Skittles. Page 3 Using the information gathered through completing the activities on pages 1 and 2 the questions on page 3 are related to the same number (portion) of Skittles. All colour-names are printed clearly at the top of page 3 so that learners don’t need to think about colour-word spellings. Questions are related to ‘most’, ’least’, ’the same’, ’the difference between’, ’odd’ and ‘even’ numbers. Important message
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Halving to 12 Investigation Fruit (in order)
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Halving to 12 Investigation Fruit (in order)

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New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes one resource - two pages featuring x12 ‘half’ problems (using fruit/veg) to complete - each of the x12 questions involves sharing the total amount (from 1 to 12) into two equal groups - ‘halves’. The learner will discover which numbers between 1 and 12 can and cannot be halved and of those numbers which can be halved equally learners will identify how much ‘half’ is. What’s it for? This resource introduces learners to the concept of what ‘half’ is in a practical, systematic way using numbers under 12. Learners draw a line from each piece of fruit to the plate/s below until all pieces of fruit have been allocated to a plate. Where the number of pieces of fruit on the plates is the same that number can be split in ‘half’ and where the number of pieces of fruit on the plates is not the same - these numbers can not be split in half. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children and pupils in years one as well as older students needing additional support with their learning. Resource layout Learners draw a line from each fruit/veg to each ‘plate’ pictured below to systematically share out the total number of items (fruit/veg) each time until all have been shared (or not!) Where the total number is ‘even’ (and the fruit/veg can be shared out equally) the learner can write the number of fruit/veg on one plate (the ‘half’ amount) on the line underneath at the end of the question (e.g.) Half of 2 is 
4. For the even numbers (which can successfully be split equally into half!) the learner can ‘circle’ the green ‘tick’ displayed, for the odd numbers (which cannot be shared equally into half!) the learner can ‘circle’ the red ‘cross’ displayed before moving on to the next question. At the end of the second sheet there are x12 matching questions about each individual number to recap on which of the numbers between 1 and 12 can/cannot be split equally into half. The colour of the box around each question correlates to the colour of the question completed above guiding the learner more clearly (visually) back to each question box above to check their finding if needed. Recommendations Small objects can be placed on top of each fruit/veg (I have successfully used small coloured matchsticks with this resource if these are not deemed a choking hazard for little learner/s). Once the correct number of matchsticks/items have been counted out onto each individual fruit/veg (above the plates) these can then be physically moved (again, as the learner says “One for you, one for me” out loud each time) to one of the plates. Important message
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Counting in 2s Number lines to 30 Rabbit/Bunny
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Counting in 2s Number lines to 30 Rabbit/Bunny

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New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes one landscape orientation pdf sheet featuring x3 number lines from 0 to 30 counting in 2’s. This resource has been designed with a rabbit/bunny theme (each with two ears!) as a helpful visual guide. What’s it for? This resource has been designed to assist learners when learning to use a number line to count on/back in 2’s. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for pupils in years one and two as well as early years children or older students needing additional learning support. Resource Details This download features x3 number lines from 0 to 30 counting in 2’s. Each number line has x16 rabbits (each with two ears!) and above each rabbit image a vertical counting on/back stem with a dot at the top to aid counting on/back in twos. There is a solid blue line below the top and central number line to visually separate these and below this a dotted line to guide cutting if it is better to cut and use each number line separately. Number lines may be best printed, separated and laminated to enable re-use. There is a space at the base of the sheet (left) for learners to write their name. Important message
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Measuring length using cm (up to 25cm)
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Measuring length using cm (up to 25cm)

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What’s included? x4 sheets, landscape orientation, pdf format. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for pupils in years one and two as well as older students who need to revisit this or students needing additional learning support. This resource may be suitable for children in the EYFS. What’s it for? This resource has been designed to give learners an opportunity to practise measuring the length of simple shapes using cm (up to 25cm). How to use it? The first page is an ‘information sheet’ - introducing learners to what a ‘centimetre’ is and what it is used for in images and words. Pages 2 to 4 (numbered 1-3) provide practical opportunity for learners to use the images of the rulers provided to carefully measure the length of each object (image) featured. Page number 1 focuses on ‘stationery’, page number 2 on ‘kitchen items’ and page number 3 on ‘tools’. Page 3 uses the vocabulary ‘longer’ and ‘shorter’ and looks at the difference (in cm) between the longest and shortest tool - which may be a new concept for some learners and so may require some support. Suggestion I would encourage learners to draw a vertical line from the end of each object to the number on the ruler above (using a pencil and ruler!) to be sure of what the total length for each item is. Important
 This resource has been designed to provide learners with an opportunity to practice measuring using the images of rulers marked with cm. These rulers are illustrations of rulers and not exact centimetres. It is printed on each sheet that the ‘illustrations in this resource are not to scale’. Important message
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Lines of symmetry 2D shapes investigation
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Lines of symmetry 2D shapes investigation

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New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? x5 sheets, portrait orientation, pdf format. What’s it for? This resource has been designed to encourage learners to investigate the various lines of symmetry within x8 2D shapes. This investigation can be done by cutting/folding (ideally first) then recording these finding by drawing the lines of symmetry (using a ruler) onto the shapes on the sheet. Black and white AND colour versions of both sheets (cut/fold, drawing lines versions) included. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for pupils in years one and two as well as older students who need to revisit this or students needing additional learning support. This resource may also be suitable for children in EYFS although with younger ages it would probably be a good idea to upscale the sheets to a larger size (on a photocopier/scanner) first. How to use it? The learner can explore lines of symmetry in two ways, either using a pencil and ruler or cutting out the shapes and folding them to investigate the lines of symmetry. Suggestion I would encourage learners to investigate the lines of symmetry within these 2D shapes by first cutting out the shapes (using the colour/black and white version designed for this - see pages 3 and 4). Once pupils have investigated these by folding they could then use pages 1/2 (colour/black and white) to record their findings with a pencil and ruler. Using safety mirrors along side cutting and folding AND when recording the ‘answers’ (using a pencil and ruler) will really help pupils to become clear and accurate in their mind as to whether they have found the line of symmetry. Important
 Pupils should be encouraged to find the middle/centre of each shape first and ensure that they fold/draw a line ‘through’ this centre point in order to be accurate in their findings. Answers are included on a separate page in the same format which learners could use for quick, easy reference. Resource Details lines of symmetry (or recording ‘answers after investigation) using a pencil and ruler in colour (page 3) and black and white (page 4). Pupils will need a pencil and a ruler each. *Investigating lines of symmetry by folding. x8 2D shapes will need cutting out (these could be pre-cut for pupils who find cutting out challenging). Pale grey, dotted ‘cutting out guidelines’ are included. Pupils will need a pencil (to ensure their write their name on their cut-out shapes!) and a pair of scissors each. 2D shapes included are right angled triangle, equilateral triangle, heart, circle, square, rectangle, pentagon and hexagon. Important message
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Number bonds to 10 matching Green Bottles
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Number bonds to 10 matching Green Bottles

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New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes two resources split across three A4 pages (portrait orientation) pdf format. These resources have been designed to use together. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years and pupils in year one as well as older students needing additional learning support. What’s it for? This resource is a ‘ten green bottles’ themed ‘hands on’ way to explore and consolidate knowledge of number bonds to 10. Each green bottle (resource 1) once assembled displays the correct number bond on the reverse encouraging learners to be autonomous while they work. Resource 2 (split across two pages) provides a space to record and check the number bond pairs. Resource details An adult will need to prepare resource 1 prior to use. This resource needs plain A4 white card to print on (two sheets - page 1 of resource two can be printed onto paper) scissors a glue stick paper scorer ruler Prior to folding the bottles it is advisable to use a round metal (ball-head) paper scorer and a ruler to draw a scored line (where indicated in the centre of each bottle pair) to make folding quicker, easier and more accurate. The large size 40 ‘Avenir’ font makes numbers easy to read. How to use it Print the bottle cards resource and page 2 of the ‘record sheet’ resource onto card (paper would be too flimsy for intended use) and follow the instructions included. Resource 1 - once the green bottles have been cut out and assembled place on a table top and shuffle, ready for learners to match. Learners then match each number bond pair e.g. ‘10’ with ‘0’. If a learner is unsure which number e.g. ‘9’ should be matched with they can turn the bottle that they are holding over to look for the answer displayed on the back of the bottle (e.g. revealing ‘1’) Encouraging learners to be autonomous . Resource 2 - once learners have matched the number bonds to 10 bottle into pairs they place these onto the bottle outline shapes. Learners then write the number bonds on the horizontal line provided and for each bottle number written they colour/tick this number of tiny bottles outline shapes above for both bottles. This enables learners to check that each pair makes 10. A ‘Number bonds to 10 checker’ is included at the base of the second sheet to support learners in checking each number bond pair together makes 10. A blank space is included in the centre of each bottle shape for the numerals 1 - 10 to be written if helpful for learners though blank should be fine for the purpose of counting. Important message
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Counting in 2s - Carrot Game (with Rabbit Cards)
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Counting in 2s - Carrot Game (with Rabbit Cards)

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New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes two resources (counting cards and game boards) to use together to play a simple game. x2 sheets are portrait orientation (rabbit cards) and x4 sheets are landscape orientation (carrot game boards). Together there are x6 pdf sheets. What’s it for? This resource uses a rabbit/bunny theme as learners can count (the pairs of ears) to help them as needed. This resource has been designed for learners to apply their knowledge of counting in 2’s (0 - 30) to playing a game. Four boards are included, each with x4 missing 2’s numbers. The first player to correctly fill their 2’s missing number gaps wins. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for pupils in years one and two as well as early years children or older students needing additional learning support. Resource Details *Counting in 2’s Rabbit Cards Page 1 includes x15 cards each featuring one rabbit (with two ears!) and a ‘two’s number’ underneath. Cards on page one are from 2 - 30. Page 2 includes an additional 24 and 28 card - to be used to play the ‘Carrot game’. These Counting in 2’s Rabbit Cards can also be used on their own to practise ordering numbers (counting in twos). Carrot Game Boards (Counting in 2’s) For four players though one learner could use these on their own to practise matching and counting in 2’s (also using the ‘Counting in 2’s Rabbit Cards’) Carrot Game - Instructions Needed to play game
 One board (A-D) per player (x4 boards in total) One set of ‘Counting in 2’s Rabbit Cards’ (AND one extra ’24’ card) To prepare - cut up, shuffle and place 'Counting in 2’s Rabbit Cards’ face down in a grid. How to play
 Players take turns to select one card from the grid. If selected card fits into either the ‘upper’ or ‘lower’ sequence (above/below ‘grass’ on board) player keeps and positions this card on their board. The player then has another turn. If that card does not fit either sequence on the player’s board the card is returned and it is the next players turn. WINNER matches all (x4) 2’s cards correctly first! Game and card instructions are included at the top of each ‘Carrot game board’ and ‘Counting in 2’s Rabbit cards’ resource to cut out and keep. Important message
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