I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
Introducing number lines using pictorial representations couldn’t be easier. Here are the resources which equip you to deliver the curriculum required for number.
Included are:
Introductory slides (21 pdf slides) for identifying and representing pictorial representations on a number line.
Introductory slides (21 pdf slides) for using the language of more than and less then on a number line.
6 worksheets and answer sheets
This resource is aimed at year 1 but might also be useful for pupils at the end of Reception or in year 2 who are undertaking a recovery curriculum.
f you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.
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Make your classroom set up a breeze and create a welcoming atmosphere for your pupils.
Having a beautiful classroom that is also functional will help you feel right at home! Everything is included to set up a classroom that is bright, color coordinated, functional and fun! Make your classroom an inviting place that you and your students will love.
Included:
Book Corner/area Display
Welcome bunting
Book tub labels for class library
Growth mindset Posters
Maths working wall Display
Stem sentences work the working wall
Maths reasoning questions for the working wall
Numbers for the number line
Birthday Display
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Maths working walls are an essential in a primary classroom. Here are the headings needed to create a cute working wall.
Included:
bright striped bunting which says maths working wall
headings which say: we are learning to, vocabulary, examples of work, top tips for excellent work, WAGOLL, challenge and questions.
15 maths growth mindset posters to keep everyone motivated
The bunting lettering is in bold capital letters and says maths working wall. Also included is a bunting flag with an apple and another with a sweet little chalk board.
The headings have a large space to write under them. I laminate these and then use a white board marker to write and wipe as needed throughout the topic. I reuse them again and again. So once the board is set up it’s very easy to change and add to as often as required.
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Questions to display that teachers and students can ask. Each question is displayed in its own thought bubble. One thought bubble per A4 paper. These are great for warm ups, number talk, thinking together and plenaries. These questions are also perfect for display on your maths working wall. Laminate these and they can be used again and again.
Included:
11 questions; each in a thought bubble.
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Bring your working wall to life with these 20 engaging speech bubble sentence stems, designed to support pupils as they talk about their mathematical thinking and problem-solving processes. Perfect for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, these stems help children structure their spoken responses, build confidence in maths discussions and reflect more deeply on their learning.
Each sentence starter is presented in a large, eye-catching speech bubble (one per A4 page), using a clear, child-friendly font that’s ideal for classroom displays. Simply print, laminate and use them again and again.
These are a fantastic visual support for encouraging mathematical talk in the classroom — whether you’re introducing a new topic, prompting reasoning during a lesson or supporting peer discussion.
What’s included:
20 sentence stems focused on problem-solving and reasoning
Each stem displayed in a separate A4 speech bubble
PDF format – ready to print and laminate
A simple yet powerful resource to enhance your classroom’s maths dialogue and promote metacognitive thinking.
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Create a cute working wall with these resources.
Included:
maths working wall bunting
working wall headings
numbers for the washing line
stem sentences in speech bubbles
questions in a cute frame
All items can be laminated so can be used again and again.
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Maths working walls are an essential in a primary classroom. Here are the headings needed to create a cute working wall.
Included:
bunting which says ‘maths working wall’
headings which say: we are learning to, vocabulary, examples of work, top tips for excellent work, challenge and questions.
13 maths talk posters to develop explanations
The bunting lettering is in bold capital letters and says maths working wall. Also included are a flag with a heart and another flag with an apple and sweet little chalk board.
The headings have a large space to write under them. I laminate these and then use a white board marker to write and wipe as needed throughout the topic.
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Here are the numbers which I use on my working wall washing line. Each number appears on a little shirt. This is a small size washing line to fit onto a working wall or to use in a pocket chart.
Also included are socks numbers 1-20. I love these for odd and even.
Included:
numbers 0-100; each number on a shirt
shirts with addition, subtraction and equals symbols
shirts with one more and less, ten more and less and equals
numbers 1-20 on socks
This is a super addition to any maths working wall.
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Here are a few of the items I use when introducing doubling of two digit numbers to pupils. Included is a part, part, whole doubling model and a couple of questions I use with pupils. One of the questions is open ended.
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Open ended maths investigations are vital for allowing opportunities for pupils to use their developing skills.
Included here are investigations for:
fractions of number and shapes
measurement including length, time and mass
addition with regrouping
Each investigation is differentiated 3 ways to meet the needs of your classroom and allow for challenge. These are perfect for home learning too.
Task cards can be given as an activity, as something pupils do if they finish early, as a plenary or can be given as a challenge at the end of an activity. These 48 task cards have been designed for Key stage one children. They are ready for home learning too as there is no prep.
They include:
-identifying and naming shapes
-describing differences between two shapes
-identifying the shape that does not belong in the group and explaining why
-describing how two shapes are similar
-identifying what shape is created when two shapes are joined together
-Identifying shapes in a given picture
-Complete a shape pattern
-identify a given shape in a pattern beyond the pattern given
-explain if a sequence of shapes is correct or incorrect
Some teachers like to laminate the cards. I like to put a pack of cards on each table so children can self select their work.
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Here is an introduction I use for problem solving with length with year 1 students. I use this following on from measuring lengths using non-standard units. It uses the non-standard units of cubes. It enables children to use part, part whole model and begins a gentle introduction on bar modeling.
If you like this resource, please have a look at my others available in my shop including the one less worksheets which are also aimed at year 1 pupils:
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Here are the measurement investigations I use with my students. Included are investigations for mass, length and time. Each investigation contains a single question which has been differentiated 3 ways to meet the needs of challenge in your class. Children are open to solve the question in their own way and each question has multiple answers making it perfect for classroom or home learning.
If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.
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This engaging three-part PDF resource pack is designed to help pupils build a strong understanding of arrays as a foundation for multiplication. It introduces the concept through a variety of visual formats and encourages children to explore multiplication in a concrete, pictorial way.
What’s Included:
Part 1 – Real-Life Arrays & Dot Patterns
A selection of colourful real-world photographs and traditional dot arrays. Each image is accompanied by a frame for pupils to write matching multiplication equations, helping to make the link between repeated addition and multiplication.
Part 2 – Clip Art Arrays
Fun, child-friendly arrays made using clip art images. These offer an accessible and engaging way for learners to practise writing multiplication sentences and spotting patterns.
Part 3 – Exploring Arrays Further
A range of array-based tasks using different visual styles (dots, objects, images), along with a blank array template for children to create and draw their own arrays—encouraging creativity and independent thinking.
Perfect for classroom practice, home learning, or introducing multiplication in a concrete and visual way. Ideal for pupils working on early multiplication skills
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Unlock the power of problem-solving with these engaging open-ended fraction investigations. Designed to foster critical thinking for key stage 1 pupils, each investigation centers around a single, thought-provoking question, with three differentiated versions to challenge every student in your class.
These investigations encourage students to explore fractions in their own way, with multiple possible answers to each question. This flexibility makes them perfect for both classroom and home learning environments, as they provide opportunities for students to think creatively, collaborate, and discover their own solutions.
Whether you’re teaching in a mixed-ability classroom or supporting independent learning at home, these fraction investigations are a versatile tool for building deep understanding and confidence in fractions.
Key Features:
-3 open-ended fraction investigations
-Differentiated for three levels of challenge
-Multiple possible answers for each question
-Ideal for classroom or home learning
-Encourages creativity, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving
Empower your students to dive into the world of fractions with these engaging, flexible investigations.
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Here are a few slides to get the children thinking about the practice of measuring in non-standard units. It includes some tips to explain how to measure and a few photos which model how to measure.
I use the activity with my year 2 students but it can easily be adapted to suit other year groups. This resource is a maths investigation to practice addition with regrouping. There are 3 levels of challenge to meet the varying needs of the pupils. You will need a box of small building bricks or lego. I just pick out the pieces I need and put a small amount on each table. A small amount goes a surprisingly long way with this activity as their constructions are quite small. I usually take pictures of the structures so we can talk about the value of each during the plenary.
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