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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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Whatâs included?
This download includes x1 A4, landscape pdf sheet, with âsquareâ shaped (paper/card) 2D shape beads.
Whatâs it for?
This resource has been designed for learners to become more familiar with 2D shapes and creating a repeating pattern. Learners will first need to consider which 2D shapes (and colours) to focus on and as the pattern develops think about which 2D shape/colour comes next. Whilst learners work on this activity they will also improve and develop their fine motor skills.
Whoâs it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children and pupils in year one as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Resource Details
The layout includes x6 rows and x9 columns of square shaped beads each with a different coloured 2D shape. Beads are arranged in rainbow order to help guide and motivate learners in finding the next shape (and colour) in the pattern. This is an ideal activity to keep learners busy and independent.
2D shapes included are semi circles (pink), circles, (red), triangles (orange), diamonds (yellow), squares (green), rectangles (turquoise), stars (blue), pentagons (purple), hexagons (maroon). There are x6 beads of each shape.
Dotted guide line showing where to cut and punch a hole are included. The hole to punch is 4mm in size though a smaller hole punch could be used (to increase the fine motor skills challenge!)
These 2D shape beads will âhangâ from one corner once threaded - as the cover image demonstrates.
Learners will need a piece of string/ribbon/pipecleaner to thread their paper/card beads onto.
Differentiation
For more able learners let them decide which 2D shapes and colours to choose to create a repeating pattern of up to x9 2D shapes/colours. For those who are new to creating repeating patterns/find this tricky we recommend limiting the 2D shapes/colours learners are given, starting with just two and creating an alternate pattern initially. Once learners have been successful with two shapes/colours they can introduce additional shapes/colours to extend them.
Suggestions
We recommendation that these beads are printed onto card to improve their durability.
The square bead design makes the beads easy to prepare, requiring only straight cuts to separate them. We recommend cutting each row into strips of x9 2D shapes, punching holes along each strip then separating each 2D shape by cutting along the dotted lines. This is the most efficient way we have found!
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ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to get in touch - we are happy to make changes.
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Whatâs included?
This download includes x2 sets of x3 pages featuring rainbow coloured 0 - 10 number lines, every number line is a different colour. Each page features x4 zero to ten number lines, one set has âcount on/back tracksâ (positioned above) the other set does not. There are x6 pages in total. All pages are landscape in orientation, pdf format.
Whatâs it for?
These number lines help learners count on and back from 0 to 10. The design is plain. The version âwithout tracksâ leaves a space above each number line for simple sums to be written and/or small objects to be placed. Number lines could be cut horizontally to separate and used to support learners with their number work/play number games.
Whoâs it for?
These simple number lines to 10 have been carefully designed for early years and pupils in years one and two as well as students needing additional learning support.
Resource layout
This download includes x12 number lines (across x3 pages) each displaying numbers from 0 - 10. x4 number lines per page, every number line is a different colour.
The resource has been designed for each sheet to be used by a learner. A space is provided for learners to write their name (at the base, left) and record the number date (top, right). However, these could be sliced horizontally and used as twelve individual (different coloured!) number lines as needed.
Set 1
The number line colours are listed below:
Page 1 x4 number lines 0 - 10
pale pink boxes, pale pink numbers, vertical pale pink tracks above
bright pink boxes, bright pink numbers, vertical bright pink tracks above
red boxes, red numbers, vertical red tracks above
orange boxes, orange numbers, vertical orange tracks above
Page 2 x4 number lines 0 - 10
yellow boxes, yellow numbers, vertical pale pink tracks above
light green boxes, light green numbers, vertical light green tracks above
dark green boxes, dark green numbers, vertical dark green tracks above
turquoise boxes, turquoise numbers, vertical turquoise tracks above
x4 number lines 0 - 10
light blue boxes, light blue numbers, vertical light blue tracks above
dark blue boxes, dark blue numbers, vertical dark blue tracks above
purple boxes, purple numbers, vertical purple tracks above
lilac boxes, lilac numbers, vertical lilac tracks above
Set 2
The number line colours are listed as above, however all do not have vertical tracks above each number line.
Suggestion
Different numbers could be covered to encourage learners to identify which number comes before/next.
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.
Whatâs included?
This download includes two A4 pdf sheet in landscape orientation to practise counting/ordering numbers to 10 along using ten green bottles.
The same resource is provided as two versions - plain (numbers could be hand written onto these) and numbered 1 to 10.
Whoâs 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.
Whatâs it for?
Ten green bottles plain AND blank to count, number and order.
How to use this resource
Learners can count the number of bottles any time/while singing the âten green bottlesâ song, they can hand write the numbers on themselves and/or order the numbered set - to 10 and backâŠas a challengeâŠ
This resource could be used during a group/class singing session - using blue tac/velcro (the old fashioned way!) to display the ten bottles and removing one each time. In my experience learners just love to be chosen to knock the next bottle (physically) to the ground - I have found this beats any online/animated version every single time!
Important messageâŠ
Any issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of these resources would be great - thank you!
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Whatâs included?
This download includes one A4, portrait pdf sheet to practise counting to 5.
Whoâs 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.
Whatâs it for?
This activity has been designed to support the âFive Little Ducksâ song. These ducks have been designed to be printed onto card enabling the ducks to âstand upâ once assembled. Simple, clear, step-by-step instructions are included.
How to use this resource
This has been designed to be a âtable topâ activity for learners to explore independently or during a group/class singing session.
Learners can count the number of ducks (with/without the numerals), order the ducks (using the numerals) and use the ducks during the song (with/without the numerals), removing the ducks one at a time as the song goes along.
This was designed for an adult to pre-cut all items so that this resource can be presented to learners as an activity to investigate and explore.
Important messageâŠ
Any issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of these resources would be great - thank you!
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Whatâs included?
This download includes two A4, portrait pdf sheet to practise ordering numbers to 5. Two versions of the same resource are included - full colour and ink saving.
Whatâs it for?
This resource provides learners with the opportunity to identify missing numbers to five and has been designed to be a independent activity for learners to work on. This resource could also be used with individuals/small groups who need additional support of ordering numbers to 5.
Whoâs 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
Five brown bottles (correctly ordered!) at the top of each sheet are included as a reference for learners who need that additional support. However, this visual support can be folded back, behind the sheet (out of sight) if learners are more able and donât need this support/need challenging.
There is a clear space at the base of each sheet for learners to write their name and a space (top, right) to record the number date.
Part of a set
This resource has been designed as part of a differentiated set which also includes âMissing numbers to 10â (green bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-10-ten-green-bottles-13215415 and âMissing numbers to 20â (blue bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-20-twenty-blue-bottles-13215429 Together these can be used as a whole class set /teaching-resource/resource-13215455
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Whatâs included?
This download includes two A4, portrait pdf sheet to practise ordering numbers to 20. Two versions of the same resource are included - full colour and ink saving.
Whatâs it for?
This resource provides learners with the opportunity to identify missing numbers to twenty and has been designed to be a independent activity for learners to work on. This resource could also be used with individuals/small groups who need additional support of ordering numbers to 20.
Whoâs 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
Twenty blue bottles (correctly ordered!) at the top of each sheet are included as a reference for learners who need that additional support. However, this visual support can be folded back, behind the sheet (out of sight) if learners are more able and donât need this support/need challenging.
There is a clear space at the base of each sheet for learners to write their name and a space (top, right) to record the number date.
Part of a set
This resource has been designed as part of a differentiated set which also includes âMissing numbers to 5â (brown bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-5-five-brown-bottles-13215435 and âMissing numbers to 10â (green bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-10-ten-green-bottles-13215415 Together these can be used as a whole class set /teaching-resource/resource-13215455
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ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be great - thank you!
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Whatâs included?
This download includes two A4, portrait pdf sheet to practise ordering numbers to 10. Two versions of the same resource are included - full colour and ink saving.
Whatâs it for?
This resource provides learners with the opportunity to identify missing numbers to ten and has been designed to be a independent activity for learners to work on. This resource could also be used with individuals/small groups who need additional support of ordering numbers to 10.
Whoâs 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
Ten green bottles (correctly ordered!) at the top of each sheet are included as a reference for learners who need that additional support. However, this visual support can be folded back, behind the sheet (out of sight) if learners are more able and donât need this support/need challenging.
There is a clear space at the base of each sheet for learners to write their name and a space (top, right) to record the number date.
Part of a set
This resource has been designed as part of a differentiated set which also includes âMissing numbers to 5â (brown bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-5-five-brown-bottles-13215435
and âMissing numbers to 20â (blue bottle themed) /teaching-resource/missing-numbers-to-20-twenty-blue-bottles-13215429
Together these can be used as a whole class set /teaching-resource/resource-13215455
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be great - thank you!
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Whatâs included?
This download includes one A4, landscape pdf sheet to practise counting objects and ordering numbers to 10.
What is it?
This download includes ten clearly numbered green bottles, to support the well known song/rhyme. This sheet is intended to be printed onto card, cut out (individual bottles) and laminated to improve durability (and usability!)
Whatâs it for?
These green bottles are intended to be hands on, visual props to support the song/rhyme as well as resources to physically count and order to 10 (and back).
Whoâs 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
This has been designed to be a âtable topâ activity for learners to explore independently. This resource could also be used on a suitable board/wall by placing blue tac/velcro/sticky magnetic strip on the back of each bottle to display and move, count and order.
Learners can count the number of green bottles and order these while saying/singing the rhyme, independently or as part of a group/class. Two blank spare cards are included incase any bottles become lost/damaged.
This resource has designed for an adult to pre-cut all items and present to learners as an activity ready to investigate and explore.
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be great - thank you!
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Whatâs included?
x6 âDark blueâ themed pages of 0 - 10 number lines. Each version slightly different, including both with AND without vertical counting on/back number tracks (above). There are x4 number lines per page.
Whoâs it for?
These number lines have been designed for pupils in the early years/year one or older students needing additional support with their learning.
Whatâs it for?
These 0 - 10 number lines can be used as a whole sheet for one learner or cut into separate number lines using the horizontal lines as a cutting guide. There is space at the top for an activity âtitleâ to be written, but otherwise the number line sheets are neutral/blank meaning this resource can be used as you need/choose to count on/back from 0 to 10.
Resource details
This download includes x4 number lines per page, each displaying numbers from 0 - 10, all in landscape, PDF format. x6 sheets total.
Each page is slightly different. These difference are listed below (top to bottom, in page order) -
Page 1
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Blue numbers, black box lines, NO vertical count on/back tracks above
Page 2
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Blue numbers, blue box lines, NO vertical count on/back tracks above (all blue)
Page 3
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Black numbers, blue box lines, NO vertical count on/back tracks above
Page 4
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Blue numbers, blue box lines, blue vertical count on/back tracks above (all blue)
Page 5
x4 number lines 0 - 10 Blue numbers, blue box lines, black vertical count on/back tracks above
Page 6. x4 number lines 0 - 10 Black numbers, blue box lines, blue vertical count on/back tracks above
Resource details
The numbers are all (large) size 50 âSassoon Infant Stdâ font, making the numbers clear and easy to read.
Suggestions
Different numbers could be covered to encourage learners to identify which number comes before/next.
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be great - thank you!
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Whatâs included?
x3 âRainbow themedâ pages of 0 - 10 number lines, x4 number lines per page, landscape, in PDF format. Every number on each number line is a different rainbow colour. x2 pages (pages 2 and 3) DO have vertical counting on/back tracks (above), page 1 does not.
Whatâs it for?
These number lines help learners count on and back from 0 to 10. The version âwithout tracksâ (page 1) leaves a space above each number line for simple sums to be written and/or small objects to be placed. These number lines could be cut horizontally to separate and used to support learners with their number work/play number games.
Whoâs it for?
These number lines have been designed for children in the early years or older pupils needing additional support with their learning.
Resource layout
This download includes x12 number lines (across x3 pages) each displaying numbers from 0 - 10. x4 number lines per page, every number on each number line is a different (rainbow) colour.
These number lines have been designed to be used as you choose. One sheet could be used per learner OR sheets could be sliced horizontally into four and used as individual number lines as needed.
The numbers are coloured are follows:
0 - red
1 - orange
2 - yellow
3 - green
4 - turquoise
5 - light blue
6 - dark blue
7 - purple
8 - light purple
9 - bright pink
10 - light pink
Resource 1
x4 rainbow coloured number lines without âcount on/back tracksâ above
Resource 2
x4 rainbow coloured number lines with matching rainbow âcount on/back tracksâ above
Resource 3
x4 rainbow coloured number lines with black âcount on/back tracksâ above
Recommendations
Different numbers could be covered to encourage learners to identify which number comes before/next.
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes
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Whatâs included?
This download includes one resource - two pages featuring x12 âhalfâ problems (using fruit/veg) to complete - each of the x12 questions involves sharing the total amount (from 1 to 12) into two equal groups - âhalvesâ. The learner will discover which numbers between 1 and 12 can and cannot be halved and of those numbers which can be halved equally learners will identify how much âhalfâ is.
Whatâs it for?
This resource introduces learners to the concept of what âhalfâ is in a practical, systematic way using numbers under 12. Learners draw a line from each piece of fruit to the plate/s below until all pieces of fruit have been allocated to a plate. Where the number of pieces of fruit on the plates is the same that number can be split in âhalfâ and where the number of pieces of fruit on the plates is not the same - these numbers can not be split in half.
Whoâs it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children and pupils in years one as well as older students needing additional support with their learning.
Resource layout
Learners draw a line from each fruit/veg to each âplateâ pictured below to systematically share out the total number of items (fruit/veg) each time until all have been shared (or not!) Where the total number is âevenâ (and the fruit/veg can be shared out equally) the learner can write the number of fruit/veg on one plate (the âhalfâ amount) on the line underneath at the end of the question (e.g.) Half of 2 is âŠ4.
For the even numbers (which can successfully be split equally into half!) the learner can âcircleâ the green âtickâ displayed, for the odd numbers (which cannot be shared equally into half!) the learner can âcircleâ the red âcrossâ displayed before moving on to the next question.
At the end of the second sheet there are x12 matching questions about each individual number to recap on which of the numbers between 1 and 12 can/cannot be split equally into half. The colour of the box around each question correlates to the colour of the question completed above guiding the learner more clearly (visually) back to each question box above to check their finding if needed.
Recommendations
Small objects can be placed on top of each fruit/veg (I have successfully used small coloured matchsticks with this resource if these are not deemed a choking hazard for little learner/s). Once the correct number of matchsticks/items have been counted out onto each individual fruit/veg (above the plates) these can then be physically moved (again, as the learner says âOne for you, one for meâ out loud each time) to one of the plates.
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this please donât hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.
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Whatâs included?
This download includes two A4, portrait sheets, pdf format.
Whatâs it for?
These resources are to practise counting up to x10 items (fruit), writing the total number of each group of fruit then recording âone moreâ OR âone lessâ for each by either crossing out a piece of fruit (to find one less) or drawing an additional piece of fruit (to find âone moreâ).
Whoâs it for?
This resource has been designed for children in the early years, pupils in year one as well as older students needing additional learning support.
How to use this resource?
The sheet is organised into five different coloured (fruit) groups, each group has less than 10 objects (fruit) in total. Learners count the number of pieces of fruit in each group in turn then write the total amount of fruit in the box (in the centre).
For 'One less fruitâ
Once learners have counted and written the total number of pieces of fruit in the centre box, learners can then cross off one of the pieces of fruit for each group to make clear what âone lessâ is before writing the total in the second box (on the right).
For 'One more fruitâ
Once learners have counted and written the total number of pieces of fruit in the centre box, learners can then draw âone moreâ fruit for each group (a small amount of space is available for this) to make clear what âone moreâ is before writing the total in the second box (on the right).
There is a clear space to record the number date at the top right of the sheet and for learners to write their name (lower left).
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this resource please donât 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
Whatâs included?
This download includes x2 pages, portrait orientation, in pdf format.
Whatâs it for?
This resource has been designed to help learners become familiar with a clock face and where the numbers are positioned as part of learning about time. Learners cut/position and stick the numbers onto the clock face. Page 2 also includes a minute and hour hand with the challenge to position these on the completed clock face to show â3 oâclockâ.
Whoâs it for?
This resource has been designed for early years and pupils in years one and two. This resource is also ideal for older learners with additional learning needs.
Resource layout
Simple (visual) instructions of what to do are included on both pages.
Page 1
Learners will need a pencil (to write their name and number date), scissors and a glue stick
+ The clock face has line indications of where the clock numbers should be placed (but not the order)
The (clock) numbers (to 12) are positioned below the clock face - ready to cut out - dotted lines guide cutting
Page 2
At the top of page 2 is an âextension questionâ - which involves cutting out the âhourâ and âminuteâ hands and placing these on the completed clock face to show â3 oâclockâ.
The answers (a completed clock face - with hands displaying the time as 3 oâclock) are displayed at the end of page 2 for learners to self-check how they got on.
Recommendations
This PDF have been designed to print and use as practical cut/stick resource.
The sheets could be printed onto card and a split pin used to make an individual clock for each learner to move the hands and tell the time with.
This resource could also be laminated and once cut out the numbers could have velcro-style dots attached to the back (and on clock face) to enable reuse and improve durability.
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this resource please donât hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.
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Whatâs included?
This pdf download includes x4 (rainbow themed) number bonds to 5 pages, all presented in portrait orientation.
Whatâs it for?
To practise recalling number bonds to 5 facts as well as providing the opportunity to identify number âpatternsâ including number order, which number could/should come next and identifying missing numbers in a sequence.
Whoâs it for?
This resource has been designed for pupils in Reception, Y1 and Y2 as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Resource Details
Resource 1 (in order)
x2 pages include x12 number bonds (to 5) questions to complete in order, with answers. Page 1 has been designed to be a âcut and stickâ missing numbers activity, or missing numbers can be written in the empty boxes, either works.
The number bonds in order are listed as below:
0 + 5
1 + 4
2 + 3
3 + 2
4 + 1
5 + 0
5 + 0
4 + 1
3 + 2
2 + 3
1 + 4
0 + 5
Answers are clearly presented on page 2.
Page 2 could also be used as a reference resource for display
Resource 2 (random order)
x2 pages include x12 number bonds (to 10) questions to complete in random order, with answers. Page 1 has been designed to be a âcut and stickâ missing numbers activity, or missing numbers can be written in the empty boxes, either works.
The random order number bonds are listed in this order:
2 + 3
5 + 0
1 + 4
3 + 2
0 + 5
4 + 1
3 + 2
0 + 5
4 + 1
2 + 3
5 + 0
1 + 4
Answers are clearly presented on page 2, promoting autonomy in learning.
Page 2 could be used as a reference resource for display
Recommendation
These PDFs have been designed to print and use as practical write-on resource, they could also be cut up and used as matching cards, or the sheets laminated to enable reuse.
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this resource please donât hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be brilliant. Thank you.
Whatâs included?
This download includes x2 pdf pages featuring x10 butterflies (one black/white and one rainbow (coloured) version, both in portrait orientation.
Whatâs it for?
This resource can be used to introduce learners to doubles and/or consolidate learners knowledge of doubles to 10. The easy to read font size and predictable layout clearly models the process of doubling numbers to 10 to learners.
Whoâs 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
This activity has been designed to write straight on. Each page clearly features ten butterflies. Each butterflyâs left wing shows one part of each double (in âdotsâ) in order order up to 10. Learners can complete the other half of each double by drawing the same number of âdotsâ e.g. with a felt tip pen onto the space on the right wing. The total number of dots can then be written on the line underneath to complete the sentence e.g. âDouble 1 is 2.â
The font used is Sassoon Infant Std - size 20.
There is a clear space at the top of each sheet for learners to write their name and a space to record the number date (top, right).
Important messageâŠ
ANY issues with any of this resource please donât hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback of this resource would be brilliant. Thank you!
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Whatâs included?
x5 pages, landscape orientation, pdf format.
Whatâs it for?
This resource has been designed to investigate the concept of âBIGâ and âsmallâ and explore vocabulary linked to this concept. The images included (as they are presented) donât necessarily reflect whether (in the real world) the item is bigger/smaller than another. For example the yellow teacup (page 5) appears âbiggerâ than the tree (also page 5) whereas in âreal lifeâ this is not the case. Learners need to make well thought through choices when selecting pairs of images which are bigger/smaller than each other and be able to explain their reasoning!
Whoâs it for?
This resource has been designed for early years aged children.
Resource Details
Page 1
Using page 1 through an adult led discussion learners could explore what the concept âbig â and âsmallâ means.
There are x10 pairs of images featured on page 1 which are big/small when compared in the âreal worldâ. Learners could first identify which is the big/small item in each pair.
There are x10 pairs of images, which are big/small (when compared in the âreal worldâ). Learners could first identify which is the big/small item in each pair.
is a visual reference sheet which could be used for display purposes but has been designed to be used as a point of discussion about what âBIGâ and âsmallâ means
could also be used as a âfront coverâ to create an âactivity bookletâ if attached to pages 2, 3 and 6 (once complete) with each learners name clearly displayed on the front of the page (in the space provided)
also works as an âanswer sheetâ as images featured in the activity are displayed here in pairs for learners to check with
Answers
These are a guide for one way the items could be paired when thinking about these items in the âreal worldâ.
BIG/small
world/rocket
tower block/person
elephant/mouse
mountain/mountaineer
tree/bird
factory/house (bungalow)
plate/pea
sheet of A4 paper/push pin
flower/bee
table/teacup
Pages 2 and 3
learners use these pages to record x3 - x6 sets of pairs that are BIG/small when compared with each other in the real world.
learners position BIG items on the right and small items on the left.
Pages 4 and 5
learners pair up the images provided making sure they have clear reasons for pairing the images as they do
learners should be encouraged to think about the size of the items in the âreal worldâ and not the size of the image as pictured on these sheets.
Page 6
provides an opportunity for learners to draw and label their own (real world) BIG and small images
Important messageâŠ
Any issues with any of this resource please donât hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.
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Whatâs included?
This download includes x2 resources as x4 A4 pages all landscape orientation, pdf format.
Whatâs it for?
These resource have been designed for learners to consolidate their understanding of number bonds to 10, ideal for a quick recap to check knowledge.
Whoâs it for?
These resources have been designed for early years and Year 1 pupils as well as older students needing additional support with learning.
Resource Details
These resources have been designed to be âquick matchâ activities - drawing a simple line to connect the pairs of numbers which (together) make 10.
Completing this activities relies on learners having some knowledge (of number bonds to ten) to be able to match the number pairs as objects to count (to check which pairs total ten) are not always provided.
Where counting support is not provided for those learners who need it - suitable objects (up to 10) could be provided.
Page 2
Answers. This page clearly shows all number bonds matched, displayed in the same layout as page 1 for easy comparison and quick reference.
Suggestion
These PDFs have been designed to print and use as practical write-on resources, page 1 of each resource could be laminated to enable reuse. Lines can be drawn on the sheet (and wiped off if laminated). Learners could use a ruler to assist with accurate matching.
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Whatâs included?
This download includes two A4 pdf sheet in portrait and landscape orientation to practise counting to 10 along with the âTen Green Bottlesâ song.
The same resource is provided in two sizes - large (for an adult to use at the front of a class/group) and small (x4 per A4 sheet).
Whatâs it for?
Learners count the number of bottles during the song folding the bottles down one at a time as the song goes along.
This resource has been designed to used during a group/class singing session although learners may enjoy singing this on their own/with parent/carers if they were able to take this home!
Whoâs 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
This activity has been designed to support the Ten Green Bottles song. These bottles have been designed to be printed onto card enabling the bottles to fold down (once assembled) as the song is sung.
Simple, clear, step-by-step instructions are included.
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Whatâs included?
This download includes x2 A4 pages, portrait orientation, pdf format. These resources have been designed to use together.
Whatâs it for?
This resource is an Easter themed âhands onâ way to explore and consolidate knowledge of number bonds to 5. Each egg (page 1) once assembled displays the correct number bond on the reverse encouraging learners to be autonomous while they work. Page 2 provides a space to record and check the number bond pairs.
Whoâs it for?
This resource has been designed for early years and pupils in year one as well as older students needing additional learning support.
Resource details
An adult will need to prepare this resource prior to use. This resource needs:
plain A4 white card to print on (one sheet per set)
scissors
a glue stick
paper scorer
ruler
Tip!
Prior to folding the eggs it is advisable to use a round metal (ball-head) âpaper scorerâ and a ruler to draw a scored line (where indicated in the centre of each egg pair) to make folding quicker, easier and more accurate.
How to use it
Pages 1 and 2
Print both sheets onto card (paper would be too flimsy for intended use) and follow the instructions included.
Page 1
Once Easter eggs have been cut out and assembled, shuffle and place on a table top for learners to match - make sure all eggs have the same colour facing up to begin. Learners then match each number bond pair e.g. â5â with â0â.
If a learner is unsure which number e.g. â5â should be matched with they can turn over the number â5â egg (that they are holding) to look for the answer displayed on the back of the egg. This encourages learners to be autonomous when working, enabling them to do this activity on their own.
Page 2
Once learners have matched the number bonds to 5 Easter eggs into pairs they place these onto the egg outline shapes, displayed on page 2. Learners then write the number bonds onto the egg outlines (on the horizontal line provided) and for each egg number written they colour/tick this number of tiny Easter egg outline shapes above for both eggs. This enables learners to check that each pair of Easter eggs (together) makes 5.
A âNumber bonds to 5 checkerâ is included at the base of the sheet to support learners in checking each number bond pair together makes 5. A blank space is included in the centre of each egg shape for the numerals 1 - 5 to be written if helpful for learners though blank should be fine for the purpose of counting.
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Whatâs included?
This download includes x1 portrait orientation pdf to make an âChristmas Countdown - Advent Calendar Candleâ to count down the December days from the 1st to the 24th.
Whatâs it for?
This countdown has been designed to be used for by an individual/group or class to countdown the days to Christmas. Behind each numbered flap is a Christmas image and a few related words to read. This resource has been designed to be made by or with an adult - an adult leading the way with the steps to follow and a learner reading and helping as they are able.
Whoâs it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students with additional learning needs. An older, more able, pupil may be able to make this âwithâ or âforâ a younger learner in a paired activity, working together.
Resource Details
Everything needed for the finished Advent Candle Countdown Calendar is included on the pdf. There are six main instructions and additional, detailed, information positioned next to the relevant parts to make what to do clearer. The overall task is to cut along the red dotted lines to cut out the main candle shape and separate the âflapsâ which will fold over the image (for each day) to hide it.
Numbers are provided to stick onto these flaps in order - from the base of the candle up to the top. Alternatively these numbers can be written by hand instead - whatever is preferred/easiest.
To make one advent calendar learners will need:
a pencil (to write their name)
a pair of scissors
a glue stick
a small ball of Blue Tac (the size of a small marble)
The piece of Blue Tac will then be made into x24 teeny tiny balls which are used to secure the flaps closed until it is the date to be opened.
Suggestions
This pdf will need to be printed onto white card or it wonât be strong enough to stand up by itself.
Double sided sticky tape might be a better alternative to secure the candle shape together instead of using a glue stick. Glue/double-sided sticky tape is to be applied to the single purple strip, positioned vertically on the right hand side of the pdf.
Read the six steps carefully before starting to help make the process as easy as possible.
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Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.