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Gap Task

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Using fingers article

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Math Teachers Should Encourage Their Students to Count Using Their Fingers in Class - The Atlantic

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08cr24d/numberblocks-series-1-how-to-count

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https://learningtrajectories.org/

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http://prek-math-te.stanford.edu/counting/anna-counts

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW1mzghSyfI&feature=youtu.be

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https://blog.heinemann.com/supporting-counting?utm_content=41204722&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

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https://learn.teachingchannel.com/video/visualizing-number-combinations

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developing number through tidying up article

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Snack time booklet

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http://www.emwest.co.uk/early-years-snack-time-instructions/

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https://www.ncetm.org.uk/in-the-classroom/early-years/

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Little Girl Argues with Dad About Counting - YouTube

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'I like solving problems' article

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* cross curricular
* enhanced provision
* Teach it, explore with it
* Teach each number at a slower pace, then revisit it if child's needs have not been met.
* We link our planning to that number e.g number 3, 3 sided shapes, numicoms, number blocks, part part whole, mastery questioning

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Children need to build a foundation of early knowledge so it is important to make sure they have grasped the basics before moving on.
Integrate maths into the day so it is not just a lesson but is ongoing and children become familiar with maths language.
Use games, stories and songs.

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We try to embed maths language into everything we do - singing time, snack time, tidy up time etc, as well as during focused maths activities.
It is important to ensure children have grasped the basics before moving on.
It is also important to remove the stigma that "maths is boring".

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https://www.youcubed.org/

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Numberblocks - CBeebies - BBC

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https://famly.co/blog/inspiration/10-creative-early-years-maths-activities/#:~:text=%20EYFS%20Focus%3A10%20Creative%20Early%20Years%20Maths%20Activities,place%20them%20in%20front%20of%20the...%20More%20

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https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/early-years/

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjkphbk/articles/zd4b382

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https://www.ncetm.org.uk/classroom-resources/ey-numberblocks-support-materials/

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https://nrich.maths.org/early-years-old

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10 ways to help your child with maths Cbeebies

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10 ways to help your child with maths Cbeebies

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/joinin/numberblocks-help-your-child-with-maths?collection=numbers-and-letters&xtor=CS8-1000-[Discovery_Cards]-[Multi_Site]-[SL09]-[PS_PROGRAMMES~N~~P_TenWaysToHelpYourChildWithMaths]

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https://www.education.com/games/preschool/

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https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/3-5-years/counting

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Home or Classroom learning KS1 (atm.org.uk)

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https://www.eyfshome.com/

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https://learningtrajectories.org/

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BBC iPlayer - Numberblocks - Series 1: One, Two, Three!

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Why Play Math Games? - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (nctm.org)

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Games example 1

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Games example 2

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Siegler research into board games (additional reading)

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Siegler research into board games (additional reading)

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https://www.ncetm.org.uk/classroom-resources/ey-numberblocks-support-materials/

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https://jamboard.google.com/d/1fnHYSZYA4PXqAFkFNJGeMiuHUpC30Con6dDSqQKVDSI/edit?usp=sharing

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Tin can alley
Stack empty tins (with no sharp edges) into piles of six, three at the bottom, then two, then one. Use rolled-up socks to knock the tins down. How many can you knock down with three socks?

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https://nrich.maths.org/early-years-old

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Rosie GAME 25th March Mathe Hubb Training session.

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Sharon

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https://earlyimpactlearning.com/outdoor-maths-games-50-ideas-that-really-work/

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Creative maths activities to try at home
Explore our fun creative maths activities, available to download for free! Our activities are suitable for children aged 4-12. We have used this symbol* where they are best suited to older children. Psst! Parents and carers, remember all of our resources are designed for exploring as a family. There is no right or wrong way, so don't be afraid to get stuck in and enjoy experimenting. Get creative, play, make mistakes and let children take each activity or challenge as far as they want. You'll be creating positive memories of maths together as a family - an important step in building a confident, can-do attitude towards maths.
Monday Maths Fun Day

New creative maths activities added weekly, every Monday

We cannot run our face-to-face sessions at present, so instead we'll be adding a new creative maths activity for families to try at home together every week. You'll also find new content regularly uploaded to our blog so keep an eye on that too!

MONDAY MATHS FUN DAY WEEKLY ACTIVITY

Numbers

Maths of me activity

This activity is all about the maths of yourself. Explore the numbers surrounding you and your life.

Write a Pi Poem (Piem) or Story activity*

A creative way to explore π! Try writing a poem or story using the digits in pi to 20 decimal places.

Number Square activity

Number squares are really useful resources. Set yourself challenges, discover patterns and create your own games. Part of 'Monday Maths Fun Day' (Monday 20th April 2020)

NUMBER SQUARE ACTIVITY

Make a Pi Plate activity

This is a fun way to explore the digits of pi (3.1415926535) and discover the concept of infinite numbers. You will be using and understanding mathematical terms whilst learning interesting facts about circles. Part of 'Monday Maths Fun Day' (Monday 11th May 2020)

2019 in numbers maths activity

Take the 2019 number challenge! Can you find ways of getting numbers 1-12 using only 2,0,1,9 and the 4 operators?

NEW YEAR IN NUMBERS 2019 ACTIVITY

Times Table Scroll activity

Make your own version of an ancient scroll that was used to record the times tables in China around 305 BC. Part of 'Monday Maths Fun Day' (Monday 8th June)

TIMES TABLE SCROLL ACTIVITY

Nifty numbers activity

Improve your family's number skills and have fun at the same time with these creative ideas and games.

NIFTY NUMBERS ACTIVITY

Make a Rainbow Multiple activity

Create a rainbow multiple to put in your window and make people smile. You'll also be practising your times tables! Part of 'Monday Maths Fun Day' (Monday 6th April 2020)

MAKE A RAINBOW MULTIPLE ACTIVITY

Create a Number Character activity

What's your favourite number? Choose a digit from 1-9 and bring it to life! This activity combines numbers and story telling. Part of 'Monday Maths Fun Day' (Monday 23rd March 2020)

CREATE A NUMBER CHARACTER ACTIVITY

Maths Trail activity

Create a maths trail around your home! What will you find? This activity involves counting, multiplying, exploring shapes and using everyday objects to measure. Part of 'Monday Maths Fun Day' (Monday 30th March 2020)

Doublebugs activity

Use these creepy crawlies to practise doubling + symmetry! Part of 'Monday Maths Fun Day' (Monday 27th April 2020)

9 Times Table Trick activity

Get to know the 9 Times Table with this fun creative maths craft project to try at home with your family!

🎬 9 TIMES TABLE TRICK ACTIVITY

Make a 100 bead necklace

Practising counting, multiplying and using number bonds to 100.

100 BEAD NECKLACE ACTIVITY

Measurements

Marathon 2020 Challenge activity

You will be Measure time and distance, convert units and make predictions with our marathon-themed activity sheet

MARATHON 2020 CHALLENGE

Marvellous measure maths activity*

Forget treasure hunts - go on a measure hunt instead! Explore the different lengths of the everyday things you see. You'll need a tape measure for this activity. If you don't have one, why not use string and then measure against a ruler? Or create your own with our 'Make a Hand Kite' activity (below).

MARVELLOUS MEASURES ACTIVITY

Make a Hand Kite activity

Explore measurement and the importance of accuracy in mathematics. Throughout history, people have been using themselves to measure length. Now you can too with this handy hand ruler! Part of Monday Maths Fun Day (Monday 25th May 2010)

Measure Me activity

With this activity you'll be choosing and using mathematical equipment to make accurate measurements and you'll also be exploring scale and ratio. Part of 'Monday Maths Fun Day' (Monday 4th May 2020)

Build a rocket activity

Make a rocket and see how far it can travel! Learn about measurements and distances.

BUILD A ROCKET ACTIVITY

Fractions, Percentages & Time

Bits + bobs fractions activity

Learn about fractions and ratios, and enjoy a treat at the same time! You can use any multi-coloured sweet treat but you'll probably need 2 packs - one for the activity and one to eat!

BITS + BOBS FRACTIONS ACTIVITY

Data decoder maths activity*

Decode the world around you with this activity. Explore the fractions, percentages and decimals spotted in everyday life.

Sorting Cereal activity

A yummy way to collect, present and compare data in different forms. You'll need some multi-shaped cereal. Don't eat any until afterwards otherwise your sorting will get in a muddle! Part of 'Monday Maths Fun Day' (Monday 18th May 2020)

SORTING CEREAL ACTIVITY

Kings Cross family trail maths activity

Maths on the move! Take a trip to Kings Cross station in London to discover the maths around Pancras Square. Or perhaps you can create your own family trail about your local area, or your home!

KINGS CROSS FAMILY MATHS TRAIL ACTIVITY

Patterns, Shapes & Angles

Easter tangram activity

These farmyard friends have received some Easter gifts but who could they be from? Try the tangram activity and see if you can work it out.

🎬 EASTER TANGRAM ACTIVITY

Easter egg symmetry activity

Practise pattern-making, create shapes and use symmetry with this egg-themed activity.

EASTER EGG SYMMETRY ACTIVITY

Angle eater activity

Make your own angle eater and go on a hunt for right angles!

6 sided dice net activity

Make your own giant dice with this cube net. A net is a flat shape which when folded and put together forms a 3D shape!

Mobius strip maths activity

Download this template to make your own mobius strip. This mysterious shapes has only got one side - but how? Prepare to amaze your friends and family.

Create a Garland of Shapes + a Diamond necklace activity

Recognise and name 2D and 3D shapes and explore key properties of regular shapes, such as how many sides or faces they have. Part of 'Monday Maths Fun Day' (Monday 13th April 2020)

GARLAND OF SHAPES ACTIVITY

Party puzzle maths activity

How do you see patterns differently from others? Create your own pattern and compare it with your friends.

Snowflake activities

Two craft activities perfect for chilly winter afternoons. Download these snowflake activities to create your own festive decorations and explore space, shape and symmetry.

❄ LOLLY STICK SNOWFLAKE ACTIVITY ❄ PAPER SNOWFLAKE ACTIVITY

Super shapes maths activity

Draw your favourite shape in the form of superhero! What special powers will it have?

Toasty Tangrams activity

Make your own Toast Tangram puzzle, and then make giraffes, cats or whatever you want. It's playing with your food, but it's also definitely mathematical.

TOAST TANGRAM ACTIVITY

Little Robot activity

When you make Little Robot you're seeing how flat shapes come together to make 3D shapes - a maths skill. There's also counting, logic, and figuring out.

Maths on Toast Bites Films

Maths on Toast Bites is an online maths resource. It is a series of 5 fun 'How To...' videos presented by children aged 8 - 11.

How to make a hexaflexagon

A hexaflexagon is a folded paper polygon with a magical hidden surprise inside. Make your own and astound your friends!

🎬 HOW TO MAKE A HEXAFLEXAGON

How to make Platonic solids

Discover the 5 special shapes known as the Platonic Solids. Make a Tetrahedron, which has 4 faces, and an Icosahedron, which has 20!

🎬 HOW TO MAKE PLATONIC SOLIDS

Magic maths: how to step inside a playing card

And now for your next trick - discover how to step inside a playing card. Abracadabra!

🎬 MAGIC MATHS: HOW TO STEP INSIDE A PLAYING CARD

Construction challenge film

Can you build a sturdy structure using only cocktail sticks and sweets? Try it yourself and discover which shapes are the strongest.

🎬 CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGE FILM

Fun maths games for the family

Fun maths games you can download and play at home with family and friends. You'll need some dice for these.

🎬 FUN MATHS GAMES FOR THE FAMILY

Write a review of maths on toast bites

After you've watched all the videos, why not write a review? Download the review template and tell us what you think of each Maths on Toast Bites film - how many stars will you give us?

WRITE A REVIEW OF MATHS ON TOAST BITES

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Explore our fun creative maths activities, available to download for free! Our activities are suitable for children aged 4-12. We have used this symbol* where they are best suited to older children. Psst! Parents and carers, remember all of our resources are designed for exploring as a family.

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https://uk.ixl.com/math/reception

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great for counters for games and can copy ideas for objects to use in games

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https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/kids-activities/fun-maths-games-and-activities/

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https://www.firstdiscoverers.co.uk/number-recognition-games/
There are some nice ideas here for number recognition. I like the bubble one!

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http://www.nickjr.co.uk/blaze-and-the-monster-machines/games/blaze-numbers-quiz/

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https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/3-5-years/counting

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https://www.sesamestreet.org/games?id=25579

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https://toytheater.com

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https://education.umd.edu/research-college/labs/early-childhood-interaction-lab

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https://learningtrajectories.org/

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Photos - Number Talk Images (weebly.com)

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Oxford Owl for School and Home

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http://buildingnumbersense.blogspot.com/p/number-talks.html

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08dr1l3/numberblocks-series-1-the-whole-of-me

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Children's mathematical graphics: understanding the key concept article

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Children's mathematical graphics: understanding the key concept article

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Children's Mathematical Graphics_ Understanding the Key Concept

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Challenges young children experience with written mathematics

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Challenges young children experience with written mathematics

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challenges childrden face with written maths (3)

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https://youtu.be/zDjp7rTXtsk

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https://jamboard.google.com/d/1fnHYSZYA4PXqAFkFNJGeMiuHUpC30Con6dDSqQKVDSI/edit?usp=sharing