Engage your primary students with the Ladders Maths Game, a fun and educational challenge designed to enhance their number sequencing skills. In this interactive game, the teacher reads out ten random numbers between 0 and 99, one at a time. Students must listen carefully and strategically place each number in the correct order from lowest to highest on their game ladders.
Game Objective:
Winning Condition: Successfully arrange all ten numbers in ascending order.
Losing Condition: Any numbers placed incorrectly result in losing the game.
This game not only sharpens students’ understanding of numerical order but also boosts their attention and quick thinking skills. It’s perfect for making math lessons lively and is a great tool for reinforcing number recognition and sequencing concepts.
Find included a hilarious scaffolded SATs negative numbers PowerPoint (meme edition!) This scaffolds the questions with funny meme images, suitable for primary school, year six. It will cover all key negative number concepts that typically appear in SATs, scaffolded with humor and memes to keep students engaged. Each day, the class will aim to get through a set of negative number questions in preparation for the SATs. Also includes detailed answers and working out at the end of the PowerPoint so that you can go through it as a class.
Find included the nim maths starter, suitable for primary school.
Instructions:
Nim is a very old game that is usually played with stones or tokens. But it’s also a game that can be played with pen and paper.
Draw 1, 3, 5, and 7 marks (or tokens) in the shape of a pyramid as shown in the illustration.
The objective is to force your opponent to cross out the last remaining mark.
Players alternate turns crossing out as many marks as they wish on each turn. However, they can only cross out marks on one line per turn.
The person who crosses out the last remaining mark loses
Find included a space algebra maths starter, suitable for year six. Included are instructions on how to play the game.
Instructions:
The first player throws two dice
With the two numbers generated, they decide which number will represent ‘A’ and which number will represent ‘B’
Player one picks one of the six equations, using the two numbers generated to represent ‘A’ and ‘B’
Player one works out the answer and covers the correct answer with a counter
Player two does the same
Players take it in turns until one player has positioned three counters in a row and are declared the winner.
Find included a hilarious scaffolded place value PowerPoint (meme edition!) This scaffolds the questions with funny meme images, suitable for primary school, year six. It will cover all key place value concepts that typically appear in SATs, scaffolded with humor and memes to keep students engaged. Each day, the class will aim to get through a set of place value questions in preparation for the SATs. Also includes answers as a pdf.
Graphing Dance Party: Transform the classroom into a graphing dance party! Each student represents a point on a coordinate grid, and they dance to music while moving along the x-axis and y-axis.
You can make this into a challenge by saying ‘Dancing only allowed in the 1st quadrant.’ The slowest one to move into the correct quadrant is out.
Make it into a team game if you want to make it more competitive. The first team to have all members dancing in a quadrant win a point. First team to ten points wins.
Included is a set of Negative Numbers Flashback Cards specifically designed for Year 6 students, featuring real questions from past SATs exams. These flashcards are an excellent tool for preparing students for the upcoming SATs, helping them revisit and reinforce key negative number concepts.
Each A4 page contains four flashback cards, making them easy to print, distribute, and use in the classroom or for independent revision. The use of actual SATs questions ensures that students are exposed to the type and format of questions they will encounter in the exam, boosting their confidence and readiness.
Perfect for SATs preparation, these flashcards can be used as quick daily practice, in group activities, or as part of a more structured revision session. Whether in the classroom or at home, they provide a highly effective and focused way for students to sharpen their place value skills.
Included is a set of Geometry Flashback Cards specifically designed for Year 6 students, featuring real questions from past SATs exams. These flashcards are an excellent tool for preparing students for the upcoming SATs, helping them revisit and reinforce key geometry concepts.
Each A4 page contains four flashback cards, making them easy to print, distribute, and use in the classroom or for independent revision. The use of actual SATs questions ensures that students are exposed to the type and format of questions they will encounter in the exam, boosting their confidence and readiness.
Perfect for SATs preparation, these flashcards can be used as quick daily practice, in group activities, or as part of a more structured revision session. Whether in the classroom or at home, they provide a highly effective and focused way for students to sharpen their place value skills.
Included is a set of Place Value Flashback Cards specifically designed for Year 6 students, featuring real questions from past SATs exams. These flashcards are an excellent tool for preparing students for the upcoming SATs, helping them revisit and reinforce key place value concepts.
Each A4 page contains four flashback cards, making them easy to print, distribute, and use in the classroom or for independent revision. The use of actual SATs questions ensures that students are exposed to the type and format of questions they will encounter in the exam, boosting their confidence and readiness.
Perfect for SATs preparation, these flashcards can be used as quick daily practice, in group activities, or as part of a more structured revision session. Whether in the classroom or at home, they provide a highly effective and focused way for students to sharpen their place value skills.
Find included a set of scaffolded addition worksheets (LA/MA/HA) and answers, suitable for year four.
NC: add and subtract numbers with up to 4 digits using the formal written methods of columnar addition and subtraction where appropriate
Make learning multiplication tables 1-12 exciting with this Inside Out 2-themed keychain! Designed for young learners, this colourful and engaging keychain is perfect for children starting their maths journey. Whether at home or in the classroom, students can easily practise their times tables in a fun and interactive way.
Features:
Inside Out 2 design with beloved characters for motivation
Bright and engaging visuals for easy learning
Compact & portable – ideal for school bags or pockets
Easy-to-use keyring format with a hole for assembling
Supports hands-on, active learning
Multiplication tables 1-12 included
This keychain is a fantastic tool for teachers and parents looking to make maths enjoyable. Simply print, cut, punch a hole in the marked corner, and assemble with a ring – ready for little learners to explore multiplication with their favourite Inside Out 2 emotions!
Perfect for:
Primary school students
Classroom resources & home learning
Reward incentives & maths games
Let children take their multiplication tables everywhere with this creative and practical learning aid!
Engage your students with this unique and educational Chinese Maths Resource, perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year or exploring world cultures in the classroom!
What’s Included:
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division Worksheets: Fun and clear maths problems written in Hanzi (Chinese characters) and numbers, designed for group or individual work.
Hanzi Template: A guide to Chinese characters for numbers 1–10, ideal for students to practice reading and writing.
Answer Sheets: Complete solutions for all worksheets to save time and support quick marking.
Teacher Help Sheet: A detailed guide explaining how to teach addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using Chinese characters and symbols.
Why It’s Perfect for Your Classroom:
Cross-Curricular Learning: Combines maths practice with cultural enrichment, making it an excellent resource for Chinese New Year activities.
Engaging and Visual: Incorporates Chinese characters and their meanings, sparking curiosity while helping students develop problem-solving skills.
Accessible for All: Designed for primary school students with clear instructions and varying levels of difficulty to suit diverse abilities.
Help your students celebrate Chinese culture while building essential maths skills! Download now to bring this interactive and culturally enriching resource to your classroom.
Scaffolded Short Division Worksheets - Year 5
These scaffolded (LA/MA/HA) short division worksheets are designed to support Year 5 students in mastering the formal written method of short division, as outlined in the National Curriculum (NC). Students will practice dividing numbers up to 4 digits by a one-digit number, with step-by-step guidance and carefully structured tasks.
This resource includes:
Differentiated worksheets to gradually build confidence and skill
Clear, scaffolded steps to guide students through the process of short division
These worksheets are ideal for developing division fluency, helping students understand the process while applying it to problem-solving scenarios.
Perfect for reinforcing National Curriculum objectives, this resource ensures that students feel confident and supported as they progress through division concepts.
Maths Puzzles and Games from Around the World – KS2
Take your students on a mathematical adventure around the world with this fun and interactive resource! This collection of maths puzzles and games introduces children to different cultures while enhancing their problem-solving and reasoning skills.
What’s included:
International Maths Puzzles: Solve unique maths puzzles inspired by different countries, from African counting sticks to Chinese tangrams and the ancient Indian game of snakes and ladders.
Logic and Strategy Games: Engage students with exciting maths-based games from various cultures, such as the Japanese game of Sudoku and traditional African Mancala. These games help build critical thinking and strategic planning skills.
Hands-on Activities: Printable puzzles and game boards for students to play individually or in groups, making learning both fun and interactive.
Cultural Insights: Each puzzle or game is paired with a short description of its origin, providing students with a glimpse into the history and traditions of other cultures.
Suitable for KS2: These activities are ideal for enhancing maths lessons, supporting cross-curricular learning, and encouraging teamwork in a fun and engaging way.
Scaffolded (LA/MA/HA) Halloween Algebra - Solving Simple Equations (Year 6)
This spooky Halloween-themed Algebra resource is designed to help Year 6 students practice solving simple equations in a fun and engaging way. Packed with creepy challenges and ghoulish graphics, this resource includes:
A variety of algebraic equations presented in a Halloween-themed setting.
Step-by-step instructions to help students understand the process of solving one-step and two-step equations.
Themed problems to keep learners motivated and engaged, featuring witches, ghosts, and other Halloween characters.
Perfect for reinforcing key mathematical concepts while bringing the fun of Halloween into the classroom, this resource is ideal for revision, homework, or classroom activities.