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.
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.
Bring a ray of sunshine to your maths area with these cheerful Summer Sun Counting Cards.
Each card features a bright and inviting sun illustration with a number from 0 to 10 shown in both digits and words. To support early counting and number recognition, each sun is surrounded by a matching number of rays â perfect for encouraging pupils to count, compare and explore numbers in a tactile and visual way.
Ideal for EYFS and KS1, these cards are a sunny addition to your maths table, tough spot or outdoor learning space. Whether used in a mud kitchen or a classroom number station, theyâre perfect for summer-themed activities that build strong number sense through playful, hands-on learning.
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Bring a buzz to your maths area with these cheerful Summer Bee Counting Cards. Each card features a vibrant illustration of a beehive, with a number from 0 to 10 shown in both digits and words. To support counting and number recognition, the number of bees around each hive matches the number on the card.
Perfect for summer-themed learning, these cards are a great addition to your mud kitchen, tough spot or maths table. Ideal for EYFS and KS1, they encourage early number sense in a playful, engaging way thatâs just right for outdoor or indoor exploration.
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Bring shape learning to life with this charming set of snail shape cards. Each of the 22 illustrated cards. 11 cards feature a friendly snail with a uniquely shaped shell, from circles and squares to pentagons and hexagons. 11 more cards feature just the shape and shape. The name of the shape is clearly displayed on each card to support early reading and recognition.
Also included:
A title card
A prompt card with a question to encourage pupils to identify and describe the shapes
Designed with EYFS learners in mind, these cards are perfect for:
-maths areas indoors or outdoors
-display walls or shape hunts
-mini beast and nature-themed topics
-loose parts play or tuff tray setups
Bright, engaging and versatile, these snail cards are an ideal accompaniment to early years maths and science exploration.
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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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Bring a buzz to your classroom with this fun and flexible Count and Colour worksheet pack! Perfect for EYFS and KS1 learners, these 10 thoughtfully designed worksheets invite pupils to count the bees buzzing around a hive and respond by either writing the numeral or the number word; thereâs plenty of space for both.
Whatâs included:
10 high-quality worksheets with different bee arrangements
Ample space for pupils to record their answers in digits or words
Answer sheets included which are ideal for self-marking or for pupils who love to âbe the teacherâ
These worksheets support early counting, number recognition, and numeral formation, all while giving pupils a delightful visual task to focus on. Great for morning work, independent practice, or a calming maths activity with a cross-curricular link to nature and minibeasts.
No prep needed, just print and go.
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Enhance your studentsâ understanding of the concept of âone lessâ with this comprehensive set of worksheets designed for a week-long practice!
Whatâs included:
-5 worksheets, each tailored with two levels of differentiation
-Every worksheet features a stimulating challenge to promote critical thinking
-An open-ended investigation activity to deepen comprehension
Ideal for classroom use or as homework assignments, these worksheets effectively reinforce the fundamental concept of âone less,â serving as an introduction to subtraction. Engage your students in meaningful learning experiences with this valuable resource.
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Bring a buzz to your classroom or outdoor area with this joyful Summer Bee Mini Bundle â two best-selling early maths resources in one! Designed for EYFS and KS1, this bright and flexible pack supports early counting, number recognition and number word formation through engaging, hands-on activities.
Whatâs Included:
đ Count & Colour Worksheet Pack (x10)
Ten thoughtfully designed bee-themed worksheets
Children count the bees and write the number as a digit or word
Ample space for recording, ideal for developing handwriting and number formation
Includes answer sheets for easy self-marking or peer assessment
đŒ Bee Counting Cards (0â10)
Eleven colourful counting cards, each showing a number in both digits and words
The number of bees matches the number shown on the hive â perfect for subitising and number matching
Great for display, loose parts play, tough spots, mud kitchens, or maths areas indoors and out
Whether youâre setting up a summer-themed maths table or planning a calming, nature-linked activity, this bundle has you covered. Just print and go â no prep needed.
This delightful Valentineâs Day-themed resource pack is perfect for engaging EYFS learners with fun, heart-filled activities that build essential math skills. The pack includes three exciting resources designed to help children practice key early years math concepts while celebrating love and learning.
Resources Included:
Love Bugs Roll and Cover Game: A playful roll and cover activity where children roll a dice and cover the corresponding number on a love bug-themed board. This game helps reinforce number recognition and counting skills in a fun, interactive way.
Simple Addition Solve the Room Game: A hands-on âsolve the roomâ activity where children move around the room, solving simple addition problems. This game encourages active learning, number recognition, and addition practice.
Order the Digits Activity: A heart-themed ordering activity where children arrange numbered hearts in the correct sequence. This activity strengthens number ordering, sequencing, and understanding of number relationships.
Perfect for:
Early years classrooms and home learning
Valentineâs Day celebrations
Hands-on math practice for number recognition, addition, and sequencing
Bring the love and excitement of Valentineâs Day into your classroom with this engaging, playful pack that supports early math development in a fun, festive way!
Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Math Fun Bundle, designed specifically for EYFS and KS1 pupils. This delightful set of 14 Christmas-themed worksheets is perfect for enhancing math skills through engaging and seasonal activities.
Bundle Includes:
14 Festive Worksheets: Each sheet features a vibrant Christmas theme to capture young learnersâ imaginations while they practice essential math skills.
Color & Printer-Friendly Versions: Worksheets are provided in both full color and easy-to-print black and white formats, making them adaptable to any classroom or home setting.
Answer Sheets Included: Save time with comprehensive answer sheets for quick and easy assessment.
Bonus Game: Enjoy a festive game that can be played solo or with a friend, adding a fun, interactive element to learning.
Worksheet Topics:
Identifying Patterns: Help students recognize and create patterns with Christmas-themed visuals.
Creating Patterns: Encourage children to develop their own patterns using holiday motifs.
Identifying & Matching Numbers (0-10): Strengthen number recognition and matching skills with festive illustrations.
Identifying sets of more or less: embed those key skills
I Spy Counting: Engage in counting practice with Christmas-themed âI Spyâ worksheets, making learning enjoyable and interactive.
Perfect for continuous provision in early years and key stage 1 classrooms, this bundle provides a festive twist on essential math skills, ensuring that learning is both fun and effective. Make your holiday season both merry and educational with these engaging worksheets.
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Bring the magic of Christmas into your classroom with our festive-themed clip cards, perfect for helping students practice number recognition up to 10. Featuring adorable images of reindeer, mince pies, gingerbread men, and more, these 55 clip cards are an engaging way for students to subitize and recognize numbers in both digit and word form. Each card presents various visual representations, including ten frames and pictures, with three possible answers for students to choose from.
Students can select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg, or paper clip to the card. For added durability, consider laminating the cards so that students can use a dry erase marker to circle their answerâan ideal option for tough spot activities. Alternatively, print them on paper for students to complete and hand in as a quick and effective plenary at the end of a lesson. These versatile clip cards are a fun and festive way to reinforce key math skills during the holiday season!
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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 âmaths working wallâ
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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Maths working walls are an essential in a primary classroom. Here are the headings needed to create a cute working wall within a calming classroom.
Included:
-Natural hessian look 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.
-Numbers 0-20: one number per card. Each card has the number in digits, a ten frame and the written word.
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 itâs very easy to change and add to as often as required.
I have this same display but in bright stripes if youâre after something more colourful.
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These clip cards are a great way for students to practice their knowledge of one more using a multiple choice system. 43 cards are included which cover the concept of one more using various visual representations, with missing addends and on a number line. Each card has three possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it.
I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson.
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These clip cards are a great way for students to practice their understanding of mass (heavier and lighter) using images of a balance scale. Pupils use a multiple choice system to answer which item is heavier or lighter. 32 cards are included which include various visual representations. Each card has two possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it.
I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson.
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These clip cards are a great way for students to practice their knowledge of one less using a multiple choice system. 43 cards are included which cover the concept of one less using various visual representations, with missing addends and on a number line. Each card has three possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it.
I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson.
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These clip cards are a great way for students to practice their knowledge of number bonds to 10 using a multiple choice system. 40 cards are included which cover number bonds to 10 using various visual representations and with missing addends. Each card has three possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it.
I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson.
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This fun shape sorting activity is perfect for your nursery, reception or SEN classroom. The adorable hands-on shape activities are perfect for your math centers. Use it for both independent or small group activities.
Included:
12 match the shape cards which are provided in both colour and printer friendly black and white versions
12 2D shape clip cards
6 real life shape mats and pictures of real objects to sort and match to the given shape
Matching cards:
I like to laminate these so they can be used again and again. Some teachers like to take the matching cards a step further by adding velcro. Itâs up to you. To use lay out the shape cards and pupils match the cards to their given shape. The black and white version can be used as an assessment or pupils may enjoy colouring their own set to personalise it.
Clip cards:
The children identify the shape using a paper clip or clothes peg to the matching shape. The game includes 12 cards and can be modified to fit the needs of your students by adding or removing cards.
Real life shape mats:
I like to laminate these. Pupils can first identify their shape on the mat and then go on to sort out the real life pictures which match the shape on the mat.
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These clip cards are a great way for students to practice recognizing numbers to 20 including diennes (base ten) and ten frames. 40 cards are included; each card has three possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it.
I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. This works great as a tough spot activity. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson.
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These clip cards are a great way for students to practice recognizing numbers to 10 including subitizing and in words. 55 cards are included which model various visual representations including ten frames and pictures. Each card has three possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it.
I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. This works great as a tough spot activity. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson.
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