This set of 10 Christmas-themed maths activities for Year 5 students is designed to reinforce key maths skills while bringing festive cheer to the classroom. Activities cover a range of topics, including problem-solving, fractions, multiplication, algebra, spatial reasoning, and real-world applications. Perfect for the lead-up to Christmas or as a fun end-of-term activity.
What’s Included:
✔ 10 Christmas-themed worksheets
✔ Problem-solving activities (Santa’s sacks, Christmas party planning, Twelve Days of Christmas)
✔ Fractions exercises (related to the Twelve Days of Christmas)
✔ Multiplication mazes with a Christmas theme
✔ Algebra word problems (Christmas presents)
✔ Spatial reasoning tasks (coordinate games)
✔ Real-world application task (calculate Christmas postage costs)
✔ Answer sheets for most activities (except Christmas party planning)
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Problem Solving – Activities include fun challenges like Santa’s sacks and Christmas party planning.
★ Fractions – Fractions are explored through the Twelve Days of Christmas.
★ Multiplication – Christmas-themed times table mazes to practice multiplication.
★ Algebra – Word problems based around Christmas presents to engage algebra skills.
★ Spatial Reasoning – Coordinate-based games to enhance spatial awareness.
★ Real-world Application – Calculate postage costs for sending Christmas cards and presents.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Covers a wide range of maths skills including problem solving, fractions, multiplication, and algebra
✔ Differentiated activities to support learners of varying abilities
✔ Fun and engaging Christmas theme to maintain student interest
✔ Ideal for KS2 learners and aligned with the National Curriculum for Year 5
Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for Christmas-themed lessons in Year 5, reinforcing key maths concepts while keeping students engaged. Ideal for end-of-term activities or festive maths challenges.
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Year 5 maths | Christmas activities | Problem solving | Fractions | Multiplication | Algebra | Spatial reasoning | KS2 Christmas worksheets | Exit tickets | Greater depth maths
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