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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...
Whatâs included?
x5 sheets, portrait orientation, pdf format.
Whoâs 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.
Whatâs 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 âline of symmetryâ 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 DetailsâŠ
The B&W and colour version of this resource show the same patterns (with answers) but a âblankâ is included for the adult/learners to create their own.
Special request
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. A review of this resource would be really helpful - thank you!
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Whatâs included?
This download includes x4 pdf pages featuring x20 butterflies (a black/white and a rainbow (coloured) version, both in portrait orientation.
Whatâs 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.
Whoâs 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 butterflyâs left wing shows one part of each double (in âdotsâ) in order up to 20. Learners can complete the other half of each double by drawing the same number of âdotsâ 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. âDouble 1 is 2.â
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 messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this resource please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be brilliant. Thank you!
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Whatâs included?
This download includes x2 pdf pages featuring x10 butterflies (one black/white and one rainbow (coloured) version, both in portrait orientation.
Whatâs 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.
Whoâs 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 butterflyâs left wing shows one part of each double (in âdotsâ) in order order up to 10. Learners can complete the other half of each double by drawing the same number of âdotsâ 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. âDouble 1 is 2.â
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 messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this resource please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be brilliant. Thank you!
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Whatâs 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.
Whatâs 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.
Whoâs 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 donât 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 messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be great - thank you!
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Whatâs 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.
Whatâs 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.
Whoâs 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 donât 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 âMissing numbers to 10â (green bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-10-ten-green-bottles-13215415 and âMissing numbers to 20â (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 messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be great - thank you!
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Whatâs 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.
Whatâs 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.
Whoâs 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 donât 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 âMissing numbers to 5â (brown bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-5-five-brown-bottles-13215435 and âMissing numbers to 10â (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 messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be great - thank you!
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Whatâs 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.
Whatâs 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.
Whoâs 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 donât 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 âMissing numbers to 5â (brown bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-5-five-brown-bottles-13215435
and âMissing numbers to 20â (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 messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be great - thank you!
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Whatâs 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!)
Whatâs 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).
Whoâs 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 âtable topâ 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 messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be great - thank you!
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Whatâs included?
This download includes one A4, portrait pdf sheet to practise counting to 5.
Whoâs 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.
Whatâs it for?
This activity has been designed to support the âFive Little Ducksâ song. These ducks have been designed to be printed onto card enabling the ducks to âstand upâ once assembled. Simple, clear, step-by-step instructions are included.
How to use this resource
This has been designed to be a âtable topâ 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 messageâŠ
Any issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of these resources would be great - thank you!
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Whatâs 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.
Whoâs 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.
Whatâs 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 âten green bottlesâ song, they can hand write the numbers on themselves and/or order the numbered set - to 10 and backâŠas a challengeâŠ
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 messageâŠ
Any issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of these resources would be great - thank you!
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Whatâs included?
This download includes two A4, landscape pdf sheets to practise âordering numbers to 20â. 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.
Whoâs 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 messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this resource please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes.
Feedback of this resource would be brilliant. Thank you!
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Whatâs 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 âtrafficâ should this be needed.
Whoâs 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 âtraffic surveyâ sheet are included in the same order here to assist the process of transferring this information. Learners can colour the same number of âcoloured 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 â12+â.
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this resource please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes.
Feedback of this resource would be brilliant. Thank you!
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Whatâs 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!
Whatâs 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!)
Whoâs 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 âpaper Smartiesâ to cut up and sort/count (if you donât 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 âpaper/cardboard Smartiesâ 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 âtotalâ 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 âcoloured 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 donât need to think about colour-word spellings. Questions are related to âmostâ, âleastâ, âthe sameâ, âthe difference betweenâ, âoddâ and âevenâ numbers.
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this resource please donât hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be brilliant. Thank you.
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Whatâs 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!
Whatâs 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!)
Whoâs 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 âpaper Skittlesâ to cut up and sort/count (if you donât 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 âpaper/cardboard Skittlesâ.
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 âtotalâ 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 âcolourâ 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 donât need to think about colour-word spellings. Questions are related to âmostâ, âleastâ, âthe sameâ, âthe difference betweenâ, âoddâ and âevenâ numbers.
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this resource please donât hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be brilliant. Thank you.
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Whatâs included?
This download includes one resource - two pages featuring x12 âhalfâ problems (using fruit/veg) to complete - each of the x12 questions involves sharing the total amount (from 1 to 12) into two equal groups - âhalvesâ. 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 âhalfâ is.
Whatâs it for?
This resource introduces learners to the concept of what âhalfâ 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 âhalfâ and where the number of pieces of fruit on the plates is not the same - these numbers can not be split in half.
Whoâs 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 âplateâ 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 âevenâ (and the fruit/veg can be shared out equally) the learner can write the number of fruit/veg on one plate (the âhalfâ amount) on the line underneath at the end of the question (e.g.) Half of 2 is âŠ4.
For the even numbers (which can successfully be split equally into half!) the learner can âcircleâ the green âtickâ displayed, for the odd numbers (which cannot be shared equally into half!) the learner can âcircleâ the red âcrossâ 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 âOne for you, one for meâ out loud each time) to one of the plates.
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.
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Whatâs included?
This download includes one landscape orientation pdf sheet featuring x3 number lines from 0 to 30 counting in 2âs. This resource has been designed with a rabbit/bunny theme (each with two ears!) as a helpful visual guide.
Whatâs it for?
This resource has been designed to assist learners when learning to use a number line to count on/back in 2âs.
Whoâs 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 2âs. 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 messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be wonderful - thank you.
Whatâs included?
x4 sheets, landscape orientation, pdf format.
Whoâs 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.
Whatâs 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 âinformation sheetâ - introducing learners to what a âcentimetreâ 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 âstationeryâ, page number 2 on âkitchen itemsâ and page number 3 on âtoolsâ. Page 3 uses the vocabulary âlongerâ and âshorterâ 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.
ImportantâŠ
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 âillustrations in this resource are not to scaleâ.
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be great - thank you!
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Whatâs included?
x5 sheets, portrait orientation, pdf format.
Whatâs 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.
Whoâs 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 âanswersâ (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.
ImportantâŠ
Pupils should be encouraged to find the middle/centre of each shape first and ensure that they fold/draw a line âthroughâ 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 âanswers 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 âcutting out guidelinesâ 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.
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ANY issues with any of this resource please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be brilliant. Thank you.
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Whatâs included?
This download includes two resources split across three A4 pages (portrait orientation) pdf format. These resources have been designed to use together.
Whoâs it for?
This resource has been designed for early years and pupils in year one as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Whatâs it for?
This resource is a âten green bottlesâ themed âhands onâ 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 âAvenirâ font makes numbers easy to read.
How to use it
Print the bottle cards resource and page 2 of the ârecord sheetâ 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. â10â with â0â.
If a learner is unsure which number e.g. â9â 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 â1â) 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 âNumber bonds to 10 checkerâ 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.
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Whatâs 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.
Whatâs 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 2âs (0 - 30) to playing a game. Four boards are included, each with x4 missing 2âs numbers. The first player to correctly fill their 2âs missing number gaps wins.
Whoâs 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 2âs Rabbit Cards
Page 1 includes x15 cards each featuring one rabbit (with two ears!) and a âtwoâs numberâ underneath. Cards on page one are from 2 - 30. Page 2 includes an additional 24 and 28 card - to be used to play the âCarrot gameâ. These Counting in 2âs Rabbit Cards can also be used on their own to practise ordering numbers (counting in twos).
Carrot Game Boards (Counting in 2âs)
For four players though one learner could use these on their own to practise matching and counting in 2âs (also using the âCounting in 2âs Rabbit Cardsâ)
Carrot Game - Instructions
Needed to play gameâŠ
One board (A-D) per player (x4 boards in total)
One set of âCounting in 2âs Rabbit Cardsâ (AND one extra â24â card)
To prepare - cut up, shuffle and place 'Counting in 2âs Rabbit Cardsâ face down in a grid.
How to playâŠ
Players take turns to select one card from the grid. If selected card fits into either the âupperâ or âlowerâ sequence (above/below âgrassâ 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 playerâs board the card is returned and it is the next players turn. WINNER matches all (x4) 2âs cards correctly first! Game and card instructions are included at the top of each âCarrot game boardâ and âCounting in 2âs Rabbit cardsâ resource to cut out and keep.
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.