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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...
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What’s included?
This download includes x4 A4, portrait pdf sheets in black and white and colour.
What’s it for?
This resource has been designed to introduce learners to tallying - how to record tally marks carefully and correctly as well as providing an opportunity to both read and write their own tallies (on page 4). This resource has been created as an introduction to ‘tallying’ prior to working on a data handling activity. Recording accurate tally marks is a key part of data handling and an essential skill to record data correctly. It is important that learners are given an opportunity to practise tallying, ready to use the skill in a real-life activity situation.
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 first x3 pages introduce tallying in a step-by-step way, showing learners what a ‘tally’ is, what it is used for and how to write tally marks correctly to record an accurate amount/score. The last, page 4, provides an opportunity for learners to read five tallies and write the total (up to 23) as well as record the correct number of tallies for five numbers (up to 24). Pages 1 to 3 have been designed for an adult to go through with a learner/group of learners in a step-by-step way.
Page 1
Learners are introduced to what ‘tallying’ and a ‘tally mark’ is and how tallies are written. Page one clearly shows how tallies one to four are written and how the fifth tally mark is written differently.
Page 2
Learners are introduced to ‘tallies’ being written as groups of five and introduces learners to how to write tally marks up to 10, providing an opportunity for learners to write their own tally marks to 10.
Page 3
Learners are introduced to how to write tally marks up to 20, providing an opportunity for learners to write their own tally marks to 10 again - this time beginning at a ‘starting dot’ for each tally and tracing over the grey lines to write the tally marks correctly.
Page 4
This has also been designed learners to practise reading and writing tally marks. Learners are to record the total number of tallies (writing the number) and record their own tally marks for each number provided.
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What’s included?
This download includes two resources as x4 portrait orientation pdf sheets to practise counting in twos - to count different groups of objects.
What’s it for?
This resource has been designed for learners to use/practise their knowledge of counting in 2’s (up to 20/40) to count groups of objects more quickly.
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
Page 1 includes x5 groups of different objects to find the total number of by counting in twos. There is a 2’s number track at the top of page 1 to support learners if needed, this could be covered if learners are able to complete the activity without. On the right side of each row is a clear box in which to write the total number for each group of objects.
There is a clear space for learners to write their name on the lower left side of page 1 and the number date at the top (right side).
Page 2 is the answer sheet in the same design which learners could use to check their answers independently, encouraging autonomy.
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Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.
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What’s included?
This download includes two A4, landscape pdf sheets to practise ‘counting in 1’s’ from 0 to 50 using rainbow coloured circle/square shaped ‘beads’.
What’s it for?
This resource has been designed to practise ‘ordering numbers up to 50’ (and back!) while developing fine motor control. Whilst working on this activity learners will improve their number recognition and ability to order numbers. Learners will compare numbers, considering which are bigger/smaller as well as which numbers come before/next. This activity is ideal to keep learners busy and independent.
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 layout includes x6 rows and x9 columns of circular/square shaped beads numbered from 0 - 50. Beads are arranged in rainbow order to help guide and motivate learners in finding the next number (and colour) in the pattern.
Dotted lines guide where to cut and where to punch holes is clearly indicated. The hole to punch is 5mm in size though a smaller hole punch could be used which would increase the fine motor skills challenge!
Learners will each need a piece of string/ribbon/pipecleaner to thread their paper/card beads onto.
Suggestions
We recommend that these beads are printed onto card to improve their durability whilst learners are busy sorting through the different numbered beads and threading them.
Although we feel that the circular beads look equally lovely, the square beads are much easier and quicker to prepare, requiring only straight cuts to separate them.
Learners who might find ordering these numbers challenging may benefit from having a number line/number square in front of them to use as a reference.
To encourage learners to ‘count back’ from 50 a second set of these beads needs to be used.
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What’s included?
x3 sets of blank subtraction sums, x1 black and white and x2 rainbow themed, x5 pages in total. All portrait orientation, in PDF format.
What’s it for?
These blank sums enable learners to practise simple subtraction sums with plenty of space to use practical resources (ideally matching their interests) to support them. Numbers can be written on the sheets ‘for’ learners or they could have access to a dice/number cards to write their own sums.
Who’s it for?
These (blank) subtraction sums have been designed for pupils in years one and two or older students needing additional support with their learning.
Resource details
There is a line underneath each box on which to write the numbers.
Subtraction Sums (one sheet) Rainbow coloured (blank)
This pdf includes x4 blank subtraction sums on one page, each a different colour making it clear to learners which sum they are working on.
Subtraction Sums (two sheets) Rainbow coloured (blank)
This page includes TWO pages both featuring x4 blank subtraction sums, x8 sums in total. Two (numbered) sheets provide more sums and so more challenge for your learner/s. Each sum is a different colour making it clear to learners which sum they are working on.
Subtraction Sums (two sheets) Black and white sums (blank)
This pdf includes TWO pages both featuring x4 blank subtraction sums, x8 sums in total. Two (numbered) sheets provide more sums and so more challenge for your learner/s. Even though this resource is black and white each sum is a different shade of grey/black which alternates to help make it clear to learners which sum they are working on.
Recommendations
Small objects can be placed in each box as long as these are not deemed a choking hazard for your little learner/s). Suggestions of small objects to count include:
small coloured matchsticks
buttons
pom poms
coloured dot/spot stickers
small ‘themed’ stickers especially if matched to your learner’s interests
Learners could have access to number cards and/or roll dice to make their own subtraction sums - encouraging autonomy. Learners could then draw the number of spots or use ‘dot stickers’ to record the numbers chosen (on a card) or rolled (using dice) in the boxes.
Top tip
When working on subtraction sums especially if learners are making their own sums - always encourage them to put the larger of the two numbers first to then ‘take away’ the ‘smaller’ amount from this to find the total. Learners will need to move the total amount (of objects) counted into the first box (on the left) to the box in the centre to then ‘subtract’ the amount from there. Learners can draw the total number of objects left in the last box (on the right). There is a line underneath each box on which to write the numbers.
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What’s included?
x3 sets of blank addition sums, x1 black and white and x2 rainbow themed, x5 pages in total. All portrait orientation, in PDF format.
What’s it for?
These blank sums enable learners to practise simple addition sums with plenty of space to use practical resources (ideally matching their interests) to support them. The large boxes model a clear layout of the addition process to young learners, the different colours for each sum makes it clear to learners which sum they are working on at any one time. Numbers can be written on the sheets ‘for’ learners or they could have access to a dice/number cards to write their own sums.
Who’s it for?
These (blank) addition sums have been designed for pupils in years one and two or older students needing additional support with their learning.
Resource details
There is a line underneath each box on which to write the numbers.
Addition Sums (one sheet) Rainbow coloured (blank)
This pdf includes x4 blank addition sums on one page, each a different colour making it clear to learners which sum they are working on.
Addition Sums (two sheets) Rainbow coloured (blank)
This page includes TWO pages both featuring x4 blank addition sums, x8 sums in total. Two (numbered) sheets provide more sums and so more challenge for your learner/s. Each sum is a different colour making it clear to learners which sum they are working on.
Addition Sums (two sheets) Black and white sums (blank)
This pdf includes TWO pages both featuring x4 blank addition sums, x8 sums in total. Even though this resource is black and white each sum is a different shade of grey/black which alternates to help make it clear to learners which sum they are working on.
Recommendations
Small objects can be placed in each box as long as these are not deemed a choking hazard for your learner/s. Suggestions of small objects to count include:
small coloured matchsticks
buttons
pom poms
coloured dot/spot stickers
small ‘themed’ stickers especially if matched to your learner’s interests
Learners could have access to number cards and/or roll dice to make their own addition sums - encouraging autonomy. Learners could then draw the number of spots or use ‘dot stickers’ to record the numbers chosen (on a card) or rolled (using dice) in the boxes, writing the total number of spots underneath each box.
Top tip
When working on addition sums especially if learners are making their own sums - always encourage them to put the larger of the two numbers first to count on from to find the total.
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What’s included?
This download includes two A4, portrait pdf sheets to make number fans featuring numerals from 0 to 10. Black and white version.
What’s it for?
These number fans can be used in a variety of ways to practise and reinforce learners recognition of numbers to 10. Learners can have their own number fan to reference while doing number work should they need help in writing numerals. The numbers on the fan can be taken off the ‘ring’ and used to order forwards/backwards or ‘label’ larger groups of objects which have been sorted and counted. They can be used to ‘show’ the answer to maths questions, rather than speaking.
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
Number fans can be used in a variety of situations including on-the-carpet questioning with the whole class/smaller groups where pupils can show their answers instead of speaking. Number fans can be used as a personal reference resource for learners e.g. to help count and order numbers and/or cross-check the correct orientation of individual numbers if unsure when writing. Number fans can be used to involve learners during counting rhymes and songs, both inside the classroom and outdoors. Number fans can also be used to play a variety of games, especially when made more accessible by being attached to an easy to open/close rainbow keyring - as pictured (and recommended!).
Suggestion
Brightly coloured plastic keyrings (which can be easily opened by unclipping the plastic) could be ideal where you wish learners to access the contents of the ring e.g. to order the numbers. Alternatively a short loop of wool/string could be tied/untied to achieve the same effect. A standard metal keyring works well as a more permanent ‘holder’ of the contents threaded onto the ring.
Laminating this resource is recommended.
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ANY issues with this number fan please don’t hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.
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What’s included?
This pdf download includes x3 pages designed in landscape orientation featuring ten pairs of hands (each showing x10 fingers!) to practise counting in 10’s up to 100. This resource has been designed in black and white for easy, clear printing.
What’s it for?
This resource includes x3 pages, each featuring ten pairs of hands (each showing x10 fingers!) to practise counting up to 100 in 10’s. This is a cut and stick activity. A ‘writing numbers’ version is also available if your learner does not like cutting/sticking! Learners can be given more or less support with this cut/stick activity depending on which sheet they are given. The last page (3) includes the answers - set out in the same design for quick easy reference.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for pupils in Y1 and Y2 as well as older pupils needing additional support with their learning. This resource may be suitable for some pupils in Reception.
This has been designed as a ‘cut and stick’ activity for learners who may find ‘writing’ numbers challenging or those who love to cut and stick! The numbers to cut out are positioned at the base of the sheets - these could be pre-cut by an adult to speed up the activity or to support learners who find cutting challenging/de-motivating. Cutting ‘dots’ are included to guide learners where to cut ‘out’ (rather than cut ‘up’ !) the numbers!
Resource layout
Page 1
The first page has x10 boxes of ten sets of fingers with a large blank box under each image where the learner can cut and stick the correct 10’s number. The numbers ’30’ and ‘100’ have already been typed in the boxes, leaving x8 number gaps for the learner to complete. With two completed numbers to help this is the least challenging sheet in this set.
Page 2
This page has x10 boxes of ten sets of fingers with a large blank box under each image where learners are to stick the correct 10’s number. This blank version can be printed and the adult can write some more of the 10’s numbers in, leaving some gaps for the learner to complete the boxes. If given to a learner as it is (without any numbers written on) this page (page 2) is the more challenging sheet in this set, particularly as the numbers to ‘cut out’ (at the base of the sheet) are intentionally ‘mixed up’.
Page 3
The last, page 3 is the answers page - ALL numbers completed - making the answers clear to learners. This makes page 3 a helpful reference sheet which learners could use to check their answers themselves - encouraging autonomy.
Page 3 could be used as a reference resource for display.
There is a space on each sheet for learners to record the number date (top, right) and write their name.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.
New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online
What’s included?
This pdf download includes x3 pages designed in landscape orientation featuring ten pairs of hands (each showing x10 fingers!) to practise counting up to 100 in 10’s. This resource has been designed in black and white for easy, clear printing.
What’s it for?
This resource includes x3 pages, each featuring ten pairs of hands (each showing x10 fingers!) to practise counting up to 100 in 10’s. This activity set includes a ‘counting in 10’s number line’ at the top of each page. The last page (3) includes the answers - set out in the same design for quick easy reference. Learners could be given this to refer to once they have completed this activity, promoting autonomy.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for pupils in Y1 and Y2 as well as students needing additional learning support. This resource may be suitable for some pupils in Reception.
Resource layout
Page 1
This page has x10 boxes of ten sets of fingers with a large blank box under each image where the learner can write the correct 10’s number. There is a reference above (showing all 10’s numbers in order to 100) - to support less able learners/learners ‘new’ to ‘counting in 10’s’. The numbers 10, 50 and 100 have already been typed in the boxes, leaving x7 number gaps for the learner to complete. With three completed numbers and a reference guide clearly displayed above this is the least challenging activity sheet of the pair.
Page 2
This page is the same design (x10 boxes of ten sets of fingers with a large blank box under each image where the learner can write the correct 10’s number). As on page 1 there is a number line reference at the top (showing all 10’s numbers in order to 100) - to support less able learners/learners ‘new’ to ‘counting in 10’s’.
Page 2 is a blank version which, when printed and an adult could write some of the 10’s numbers in, leaving gaps for the learner to write the remaining 10’s numbers in. If given to a learner as it is (without any numbers written on) this page is the more challenging activity sheet of the pair.
Page 3
Answer Sheet. Learners can use this page to check their answers themselves, encouraging autonomy.
Page 3 could be used as a reference resource for display
Recommendations
This PDF has been designed to print and use as practical write-on resource, it could be laminated to enable reuse.
There is a space on each sheet for learners to record the number date (top, right) and write their name.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.
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What’s included?
This pdf download includes x4 pages in landscape orientation. This resource has been designed in black and white for easy printing.
What’s it for?
This resource includes x4 pages, each featuring ten pairs of hands (each showing x10 fingers!) to practise counting up to 100 in 10’s. Learners can be given varied levels of support depending on which sheet they are given. The last page includes the answers - set out in the same design for quick easy reference. Learners could be given this to refer to once they have completed this activity to promote autonomy.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for pupils in Y1 and Y2 as well as students needing additional learning support. This resource may be suitable for some pupils in Reception.
Resource Details
The simple lay out of pairs of hands, clearly showing ten fingers in each (blank) box is an easy to use (and re-use!) resource. Numbers can be written straight onto the sheet (and wiped off if laminated).
Size 40 ‘Sassoon Infant Std’ font makes the numbers easy to read and the simple layout makes the process of counting in 10’s visually clear to young learners.
Page 1
This page is a blank version which, once printed, can have some of the 10’s numbers written in, leaving gaps for the learner to write to remaining 10’s numbers in the complete the boxes. If given to a learner as it is (without any numbers written on) this page is the ‘most challenging’ sheet in this set.
Page 2
This page includes the numbers ’10’, ’40’ and ‘100’ leaving x7 number gaps for the learner to complete. With three completed numbers to help this is the ‘least challenging’ sheet in this set.
Page 3
This page includes the numbers ’20’ and ‘80’ leaving x8 number gaps for the learner to complete. With two completed numbers this sheet provides learner with ‘some’ support.
Page 4
Answer sheet. This page is also the same design with ALL numbers completed - making the answers clear to learners. Learners could check their work themselves - encouraging autonomy.
There is a space at the base of each sheet (left) for learners to write their name (by turning the page to do so).
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we are happy to make changes.
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What’s included?
This download includes four A4, portrait pdf sheet to practise ordering numbers from 0 to 25. Dotted lines guide where to cut and a snake outline is provided to place and stick the numbers (in order) once complete. This listing has been updated to include a black and white version as well as the rainbow colour version.
What’s it for?
This resource has been designed to enable learners to recognise and order numbers from 0 to 25.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Resource Details
The layout includes x2 pages. Page 1 shows the numbers (from 0 to 25) in the correct order and position. Dotted lines are provided guiding where to cut - both around the outline of the snake and between each number to separate them.
Page 2 shows an outline of the snake shape to support learners with where to position and stick numbers once complete. To make this puzzle more challenging a ‘blank’ sheet of A4 paper could be provided for each learner.
The chevron/arrow shape of each number piece has been designed to guide learners on which direction to position/stick the ‘next’ number.
Important message…
ANY issues with this number snake please don’t hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be excellent - thank you.
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What’s included?
This download includes x2 landscape orientation pdfs to investigate odd and even numbers up to 100.
What’s it for?
This resource investigates odd and even numbers up to 100. Learners identify both odd and even numbers on a hundred number square using two different colours which should help them see a clear pattern with the numbers. To consolidate what they have discovered learners then reinforce this knowledge through a cut and stick activity on page 2.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Resource layout
Page 1 features a hundred number square and simple instructions for learners to circle or colour each number (red for odd numbers and green for even numbers) depending on whether the numbers are odd or even. Learners will need to be familiar with what ‘odd’ and ‘even’ means and if they don’t already know which of these numbers are odd or even they will need to know how to work this out.
After completing the 100 number square there is a question (in the blue cloud shape on the left) asking learners ‘What do you notice?’ - this is to encourage learners to identify that once the numbers have been coloured there is a red/green repeating colour pattern. There is a space on the left for learners to record their own answer to this in the blue box provided or learners could articulate their observations to an adult who could write this for them as needed.
There is a clear space for learners to write their name at the base of page 1 (on the left) as well as recording the number date at the top (on the right).
Page 2 features two large boxes - red for odd numbers (on the left) and green for even numbers (on the right). At the base of sheet there are x15 (random) numbers (up to 100) for learners to cut out (following the dotted lines) and sort into the red/green boxes above. Learners could use their completed page 1 as a reference to help with completing page 2.
There is a clear space at the top of page 2 (on the left) for learners to write their name as well as recording the number date (on the right).
What’s needed?
Page 1
Learners will need, a red and green pencil/crayon/felt tipped pen - a pencil
If using pen I would encourage learners to ‘circle’ each number (rather than ‘colouring them in’) to avoid the paper becoming saturated with pen - particularly if learners will then use page 1 as a reference to complete page 2. Circling numbers (instead of ‘colouring them in’) would be the most effective use of time for this activity.
Page 2
Learners will need: - a pencil - scissors - a glue stick
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we are happy to make changes.
What’s included?
This download includes x4 sheets, all portrait orientation, pdf format.
What’s it for?
This activity has been designed for learners to look more closely at a set of common words, which are important and useful to be able to read, write and spell. Learners match words with images by completing two-piece jigsaw puzzles. This set focuses on all ‘number names’ from one to twenty - all words included have a matching image featuring the numeral and correct number of objects (2D shapes).
This is a simple, predictable activity to promote independence and consolidate learning. This activity is ideal for individuals/groups to be getting on with independently or pupils needing some individual support.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for Early Years children who are learning these sounds (and words/numbers) for the first time, pupils in Year 1 who need some practise/reinforcement of these sounds/words as well as counting practise and time spent recognising numerals to 20. This resource may be suitable for older learners with additional learning needs.
How to use it?
An adult pre-cuts along the dotted lines and the set of x20 words (and images) can be shuffled and placed face-up on the carpet/a table top for learners to look at and match. This number names set has 2D shapes to count for each number to help learners identify each numeral.
Resource Details
It is possible to ‘sound out’ most of these words - whether ‘sounding out’ is possible (or not) is indicated by a ‘tick’ or ‘cross’ symbol at the top of the picture and word box. The graphemes in those words which can be sounded out are underlined - making clear how many sounds are in each word. Those words which are tricky and cannot be ‘sounded out’ have a small ‘cross’ symbol at the top of the picture and word box, in addition - these words are underlined with one (single) line.
Key
At the top-right of each ‘word box’ there is a coloured ‘triangle’. This colour indicates which phonics phase that word fits in with, see details below:
pink triangles indicate that the words are from phase 2
purple triangles indicate that the words are from phase 3
turquoise triangles indicate that the words are from phase 5
underlined letters indicates that the letters (together) have one sound
red letters indicate the tricky/irregular letters/sounds.
This colour-coded ‘key’ is included at the top of each sheet to make this colour-coded system clear.
It is possible to ‘work out’ some words which contain some red letters if the focus is placed on the black letters in those words which should be sounds learners know (depending on which phonics-phase they are competent in).
The blue box outline colour indicates that these words are all part of the ‘number names’ set.
Important Message
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What’s included?
This download includes three A4, portrait pdf sheets to label seven ‘2D shapes and their properties’ on the Robot’s control panel.
What’s it for?
This resource is to recognise/read and match words/vocabulary to 2D shape images to reinforce/develop further understanding of 2D shapes and their properties.
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 seven 2D shapes investigated in this activity are a semi-circle, circle, triangle, square, rectangle, pentagon and hexagon.
Learners will need a pencil (to write their name on page 1), scissors and a glue stick to complete this activity.
Page 1 features the Robot’s ‘control panel’ which has been enlarged from page 2 to provide a large size and clear space for learners to label the different properties of each shape. The dotted lines on page 1 indicate where learners should position the different labels. Learners do not cut out any part of page 1!
Page 2 includes four sets of labels (there are exactly the correct amount of labels provided to complete each 2D shape featured. These labels are the names of the shapes, the number of sides each shape has, the number of vertices each shape has, whether the shapes have ‘curved’ sides (only two do - the circle and semi circle). The green ticks can be stuck next to these two shapes. All labels have dotted lines indicate where to cut.
Page 3 includes the same 2D shapes on the robot’s control panel to cut out and hold (to investigate). It would be most helpful for learners to have access to a set of these while completing this activity especially for learners who do not know the information (to complete the labels).
An adult could pre-cut the labels for those learners who struggle with using scissors/find cutting difficult or de-motivating.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this resource please don’t hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.
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What’s included?
This download includes four A4, (x2 landscape/x2 portrait orientation) pdf sheets to play the ‘2D Shapes Robot Game’. Two larger game boards are included.
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 resource is to help learners recognise and name 2D shapes as well as thinking about their properties e.g. the number of sides and corners/vertices.
Resource Details
The 2D shapes focused on in this game are investigated in this activity are semi-circle, circle, triangle, square, rectangle, pentagon and hexagon.
To play this game learners will need; a pencil, scissors, a glue stick
Page 1 includes clear step by step game instructions.
Page 2 includes two ‘game boards’ and a set of small 2D shapes for each player (dotted lines guide where to cut). Players will need a pencil, scissors and a glue stick to play this game.
An adult could pre-cut the small 2D shapes for those learners who struggle with using scissors/find cutting difficult or de-motivating.
Important message…
ANY issues with any of this resource please don’t hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.
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.
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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!
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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.
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Feedback of this resource would be brilliant. Thank you!
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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…
ANY issues with any of this resource please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes.
Feedback of this resource would be brilliant. Thank you!
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What’s included?
This download includes x3 landscape orientation pdf sheets featuring x2 worksheets (different ability levels) to practise counting in 2’s (to 50).
What’s it for?
This resource has been designed for learners to practise counting in 2’s from 0 to 50 using rabbits/bunnies (each with two ears!) as a helpful visual guide. Answers are included on page 3.
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
Page 1
Features x25 boxes with a rabbit in each and a large blank space under each image where the learner can write the correct 2’s number. This blank version is the more challenging sheet of the pair.
This page can also be printed and the adult can write some of the 2’s numbers in (if needed), leaving gaps for the learner to write to remaining 2’s numbers in the complete the boxes.
Page 2
Features x25 boxes with a rabbit in each and a large blank space under each image where the learner can write the correct 2’s number. This version includes one ‘helping number’ on each row (numbers 8, 16 and 50) to guide learners as they go. With support numbers included, this is least challenging sheet of the pair.
Page 3
The third page sets out the answers in exactly the same layout. Once they have completed the activity, learners could access this page themselves to check how they got on, encouraging autonomy.
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What’s included?
This download includes two A4, portrait pdf sheets to make number fans featuring numerals from 0 to 10. Rainbow Version. Each number is a different colour - in rainbow colour order.
What’s it for?
This number fan can be used in various ways, including to play games. Learners can have their own number fan to reference while doing number work should they need help in writing numerals. The numbers on the fan can be taken off the ‘ring’ and used to order forwards/backwards or ‘label’ larger groups of objects which have been sorted and counted. They can be used to ‘show’ the answer to maths questions, rather than speaking.
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
Number fans can be used in a variety of situations including on-the-carpet questioning with the whole class/smaller groups where pupils can show their answers instead of speaking. Number fans can be used as a personal reference resource for learners e.g. to help count and order numbers and/or cross-check the correct orientation of individual numbers if unsure when writing. Number fans can also be used for a variety of games and to accompany and involve learners during counting rhymes and songs, usable both inside the classroom and outdoors.
The rainbow colours may help some learners not yet confident with number recognition, who know colours. E.g. if you ask, ‘Can you show me number 3?’ - this could be followed by ‘Can you show me number 3, the orange number?
Suggestion
Brightly coloured plastic keyrings (which can be easily opened by unclipping the plastic) could be ideal where you wish learners to access the contents of the ring e.g. to order the numbers. Alternatively a short loop of wool/string could be tied/untied to achieve the same effect. A standard metal keyring works well as a more permanent ‘holder’ of the contents threaded onto the ring.
I recommend that each number is laminated before punching a hole and threading onto a keyring - this is included in the instructions on the pdf.
Important message…
ANY issues with this number fan please don’t hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.