EYFS maths
ONline learning
Keep up the great maths work EYFS. Look at all of the numbers we have been finding out about - Well done!
developing early number sense
Here is a useful information video for parents explaining what early number sense is. This will give you an overview of early years maths and why it is taught in small steps.
WEEK BEGINNING 22nD MARCH
Here is the link for the Numberblocks episode about the number 10 - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08phr1g/numberblocks-series-2-ten
What can you find around the house that represents 10?
What can you find around the house that represents 10?
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week beginning 15th march
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WEEK BEGINNING 8Th MARCH
friDAY 12TH MARCH
Today we are investigating sharing different amounts to 9 between 2 toys and then 3.
Follow up game:
pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/busyday/dogs/
Follow up game:
pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/busyday/dogs/
thurSDAY 11TH MARCH
Today we are counting 9. In the session you will need a tens frame, a Hungarian mat (see the printable links below or you can make one of your own) and some counting objects.
Follow up activity:
- Can you count out 9 correctly?
Follow up activity:
- Can you count out 9 correctly?
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wednesDAY 10TH MARCH
Today we are exploring what is 9 and not 9 again but this time looking at different objects.
Follow up activity:
- What can you find that represents 9 at home?
Follow up activity:
- What can you find that represents 9 at home?
tuesDAY 9TH MARCH
Today we are exploring what is 9 and not 9, looking at different images.
Follow up activities:
- If you have some dominoes - can you count and sort all those dominoes with 6, 7, 8 and 9 spots on them?
- What can you find 9 of?
Follow up activities:
- If you have some dominoes - can you count and sort all those dominoes with 6, 7, 8 and 9 spots on them?
- What can you find 9 of?
monDAY 8TH MARCH
Today we are helping out Pete the Cat and exploring the number that comes after 8 - do you know what number comes after the number 8? For this session you will need some paper and a pen/pencil or a whiteboard and a pen. Here is the link to the Numberblock episode for today - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08phbzc/numberblocks-series-2-nine
Follow up activity:
- Can you create your own Numberblock 9?
- Or could you create all of the Numberblocks to 9?
Follow up activity:
- Can you create your own Numberblock 9?
- Or could you create all of the Numberblocks to 9?
| numberblock_9.pdf |
WEEK BEGINNING 1st march
friday 5TH MARCH
Please spend some time today going over the numbers we have covered since Christmas. If there is a particular aspect they have struggled with then please revisit one of the videos or activities below in order to consolidate your child's learning.
Possible activities:
- Can your child count a given set of objects to 8?
- Can your child count out a set to 8 from a larger group?
- Can your child tell you all the pairs of numbers that make a given number to 8?
For example - number bonds to 5
- Can your child solve simple number problems up to 8?
Possible activities:
- Can your child count a given set of objects to 8?
- Can your child count out a set to 8 from a larger group?
- Can your child tell you all the pairs of numbers that make a given number to 8?
For example - number bonds to 5
- Can your child solve simple number problems up to 8?
thursDAY 4th MARCH
Today we are exploring solving problems with numbers up to 8. For this session you will need a ten frame and some counting objects. You will find a bus template to use below if you wish.
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wednesday 3rd MARCH
Today we are exploring making totals with 1p coins up to 8p - as an extra challenge you could use 2p and 5p coins aswell.
Follow up activity:
- Set up a shop with some price labels - if you buy two items, can you add the prices together using a part/part whole mat and some coins?
- How about trying to buy three items - can you work out how much it would cost?
Follow up activity:
- Set up a shop with some price labels - if you buy two items, can you add the prices together using a part/part whole mat and some coins?
- How about trying to buy three items - can you work out how much it would cost?
tuesDAY 2nd MARCH
Today we are exploring the different ways of making 8. You will need your fastest finger mat, a part part whole mat and some counting objects today.
Follow up activity:
- Can you explore all the different ways of making 8?
Follow up activity:
- Can you explore all the different ways of making 8?
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monday 1st march
Today we are ordering quantities and numerals to 8. Can you work out the missing quantity or numeral?
Follow up activity:
- Find quantities or objects to order to 8 - mix up some numeral cards - can you order them? If one goes missing can you identify which one it is?
Follow up activity:
- Find quantities or objects to order to 8 - mix up some numeral cards - can you order them? If one goes missing can you identify which one it is?
WEEK BEGINNING 22nd FEBRUARY
friDAY 26TH FEBRUARY
Today we are exploring counting out 8 using a ten frame and a Hungarian mat. You will find a copy of a ten frame and Hungarian mat below - however you can draw or make your own.
Follow up activity:
- You could make your own hopscotch to 8;
- Make some number targets - can you throw and aim at a target - can you do that many of something?
- Have a go at counting out 8 in different ways on your ten frame/Hungarian mat.
Follow up activity:
- You could make your own hopscotch to 8;
- Make some number targets - can you throw and aim at a target - can you do that many of something?
- Have a go at counting out 8 in different ways on your ten frame/Hungarian mat.
ThursDAY 25TH FEBRUARY
Today we are looking at what is 8 and not 8 again.
Follow up activity:
- What objects can you find at home that represent 8?
- Could you make an obstacle course with 8 of something? - 8 hoops/circles to jump in; 8 cones to run around; 8 jumps; 8 catches; 8 pats of a ball with a racquet etc
Follow up activity:
- What objects can you find at home that represent 8?
- Could you make an obstacle course with 8 of something? - 8 hoops/circles to jump in; 8 cones to run around; 8 jumps; 8 catches; 8 pats of a ball with a racquet etc
wednesday 24th FEBRUARY
Today we are looking at what is 8 and not 8. We will also be finding out about the numeral 8 and learning how to form it.
Follow up activity:
- Can you find 8 of something at home?
- Can you form the number 8?
Follow up activity:
- Can you find 8 of something at home?
- Can you form the number 8?
tuesDAY 23rd FEBRUARY
Today we are finding out about the number 8. Here is the link to the Numberblocks episode you will need to watch during this session -https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08pgvmb/numberblocks-series-2-eight
Follow up activity:
- Can you create your own creature with 8 legs?
- Could you make your own Numberblock for the number 8?
Follow up activity:
- Can you create your own creature with 8 legs?
- Could you make your own Numberblock for the number 8?
monday 22nd FEBRUARY
Today we are exploring pattern.
Follow up activity in order of challenge:
Follow up activity in order of challenge:
- - Can you copy a pattern? (After atleast three repetitions)
- - Can you continue a pattern? (After atleast three repetitions)
- - Make your own pattern - you could do a colour, size or shape pattern.
- - Correct a mistake in a pattern.
WEEK BEGINNING 8th FEBRUARY
friDAY 12TH FEBRUARY
Today we are measuring again, however this time we are measuring time.
Follow up activity:
- How many can you do in a minute? - choose a job you can repeat - time yourself.
Follow up activity:
- How many can you do in a minute? - choose a job you can repeat - time yourself.
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thurSDAY 11TH FEBRUARY
Today we are going shopping and making totals with coins. You will need some 1p coins (2p and 5p coins if you want a challenge) and a part/part whole mat for today's session.
Follow up activity:
- You could make your own shop and price labels - how much will it cost you for two items? How much will it cost you to buy three items?
Follow up activity:
- You could make your own shop and price labels - how much will it cost you for two items? How much will it cost you to buy three items?
wednesDAY 10TH FEBRUARY
Today we are solving problems involving numbers to 7. You will need some counting objects for this session and a part/part whole mat - you can either print one out or draw one, or use one from a previous session.
Follow up activity:
- Can you make up your own problem solving stories?
- Extra challenge - can you write the number sentences for your problem solving stories?
Follow up activity:
- Can you make up your own problem solving stories?
- Extra challenge - can you write the number sentences for your problem solving stories?
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tuesDAY 9TH FEBRUARY
Today we are investigating the different ways of making 7. You will need your fastest finger mat and a part/part whole mat for today's session. You can find the link below for the Numberblock episode that is part of the main session.
Follow up activity:
- Can you find all the different ways of making 7?
- Can you share 7 of something between two toys and then try between three toys?
Follow up activity:
- Can you find all the different ways of making 7?
- Can you share 7 of something between two toys and then try between three toys?
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MONDAY 8TH FEBRUARY
Today we are exploring one more and one less than numbers to 7.
Follow up activity:
- Have a go at solving your own one more/less problems using some toys.
pdf-growing-6-7-8-week-1-session-5.pdf
Follow up activity:
- Have a go at solving your own one more/less problems using some toys.
pdf-growing-6-7-8-week-1-session-5.pdf
WEEK BEGINNING 1st february
FriDAY 5TH FEBRUARY
Today we are exploring measuring length and looking at whether something is long or short. The follow up activity mentioned in the video, can be found below.
Follow up activities:
- Can you find items longer or shorter than your foot?
- Can you make a long and short bridge?
Follow up activities:
- Can you find items longer or shorter than your foot?
- Can you make a long and short bridge?
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thursDAY 4th FEBRUARY
Today we are looking at counting 7 objects. For this session you will need a tens frame and a Hungarian mat (we have used these in previous sessions). These can be drawn onto paper or you can print out copies below.
Follow up activity:
- Count out 7 in different ways using the tens frame and the Hungarian mat.
Follow up activity:
- Count out 7 in different ways using the tens frame and the Hungarian mat.
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wednesDAY 3rd FEBRUARY
Today we are looking at different collections of objects and deciding if they show 7 or not 7.
Follow up activities:
- What objects can you find that represent 7?
- Using the image - what can you find 7 of? a4.pdf
Follow up activities:
- What objects can you find that represent 7?
- Using the image - what can you find 7 of? a4.pdf
tuesDAY 2nd FEBRUARY
Today we are looking at images of numbers and deciding if they show 7 or not 7. We are also looking at the numeral 7 and how to form this correctly.
Follow up activities:
- Can you find 7 of something?
- Go on a number 7 hunt - where can you find the numeral 7?
- Can you have a go at forming the numeral? You could write the number 7 in your home learning journal.
Follow up activities:
- Can you find 7 of something?
- Go on a number 7 hunt - where can you find the numeral 7?
- Can you have a go at forming the numeral? You could write the number 7 in your home learning journal.
main session
forming the number 7
monDAY 1st february
Today we are finding out about the number 7. This session includes watching a Numberblocks episode about the number 7 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08pgqt4/numberblocks-series-2-seven
Here is the link to the days of the week song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKqAblcwFOA
Follow up activities:
- Can you create a jotting/drawing of 7?
- Can you create your own Numberblock 7?
Here is the link to the days of the week song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKqAblcwFOA
Follow up activities:
- Can you create a jotting/drawing of 7?
- Can you create your own Numberblock 7?
WEEK BEGINNING 25TH JANUARY
friDAY 29TH JANUARY
Today we are exploring comparing the height of things. We will be using the language - tall, taller, short and shorter. There is also a video showing the children how to form the numbers 4, 5 and 6.
Follow up activities:
- Using a dice and some bricks (either Lego/Duplo or some wooden bricks) can you play the game that Mrs Allison played? pdf-growing-6-7-8-session-1-comparing-height.pdf
- Can you correctly form the numbers 4, 5 and 6? You could do these in your home learning journal.
Follow up activities:
- Using a dice and some bricks (either Lego/Duplo or some wooden bricks) can you play the game that Mrs Allison played? pdf-growing-6-7-8-session-1-comparing-height.pdf
- Can you correctly form the numbers 4, 5 and 6? You could do these in your home learning journal.
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thursDAY 28TH JANUARY
Today we are exploring money and coins. We will be finding out about and recognisng a 1p, 2p and 5p coin and then making totals with 1p coins up to 6p. Could you challenge yourself and see if you could make totals up to 6p with 1p, 2p and 5p coins?
Follow up activity:
- Could you create your own shop with price labels up to 5p. Can you pay for two items using real coins (1p coins, possibly extending with 2p and 5p coins)?
Follow up activity:
- Could you create your own shop with price labels up to 5p. Can you pay for two items using real coins (1p coins, possibly extending with 2p and 5p coins)?
wednesDAY 27TH JANUARY
Today we are looking at different ways of making 6 using a part/part whole mat. For this session your child will need a part/part whole mat - that you can easily draw on a peice of paper and some items to count with.
Here is an episode of Numberblocks that explores the different ways of making 6 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08q4g7y/numberblocks-series-2-counting-sheep
Follow up activity:
- Can you find all the different ways of making 6?
Here is an episode of Numberblocks that explores the different ways of making 6 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08q4g7y/numberblocks-series-2-counting-sheep
Follow up activity:
- Can you find all the different ways of making 6?
tuesDAY 26th JANUARY
Today we are solving problems involving numbers up to and including 6. For this session your child will need a tens frame and some counting objects. You can either make your own tens frame or print out the one below. There is also a link below to the song mentioned in the session - Five Little Speckled Frogs.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/nursery-rhymes-five-little-speckled-frogs/zjjbnrd
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/nursery-rhymes-five-little-speckled-frogs/zjjbnrd
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Follow up activities:
- Make up your own addition problem stories using numbers up to 6.
- Set up a picnic for two or three toys - explore sharing up to 6 of something between two toys and then three toys - which numbers can you share fairly?
- Make up your own addition problem stories using numbers up to 6.
- Set up a picnic for two or three toys - explore sharing up to 6 of something between two toys and then three toys - which numbers can you share fairly?
MonDAY 25th JANUARY
Today we are exploring ordering quantities and numerals to 6.
Follow up activity:
- Could you find some objects that you could order that could represent the numbers 1-6? You could use dominoes.
- Can you order the numbers 1-6? Can you find the missing number when ordering numbers to 6?
Follow up activity:
- Could you find some objects that you could order that could represent the numbers 1-6? You could use dominoes.
- Can you order the numbers 1-6? Can you find the missing number when ordering numbers to 6?
WEEK BEGINNING 18TH JANUARY
friDAY 22nd JANUARY
Today we are exploring counting 6 objects. However these objects cannot be moved to count them, which is an important counting skill to learn. Find below a copy of the poster used in this video session. There is an additional video for today, showing the children how to form the numbers 0-3 below.
counting_poster.pdf
counting_poster.pdf
Here is a link to a game where you can make pictures with the 2D shapes.
https://toytheater.com/pattern-blocks/
https://toytheater.com/pattern-blocks/
Follow up activity: Could you go on a shape hunt? Can you find anything that is a cube, cuboid or hexagon shape?
Number formation 0-3
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thursDAY 21st JANUARY
Today we are exploring counting out 6 objects. For this session your child will need their five frame from previous sessions, a tens frame and a Hungarian mat. Copies can be downloaded but they can also be drawn out by hand onto paper.
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WednesDAY 20TH JANUARY
Today we are going to explore counting 6 and find out about Numberblock 6. Please start with the main video and then there is an additional video to watch to accompany it. You will need your fastest finger mat from last week for the main session. copy_of_fastest_finger.pdf
Here is the link to the Numberblocks episode for today - Six
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08pgksd/numberblocks-series-2-six
Possible follow up activities:
- Roll a dice and colour in the Numberblock - t-m-32572-numberblocks-numbers-1-to-6-roll-and-colour-activity-sheet_ver_7.pdf
- Play a game with a dice or play dominoes - can you recognise the spots without counting?
Here is the link to the Numberblocks episode for today - Six
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08pgksd/numberblocks-series-2-six
Possible follow up activities:
- Roll a dice and colour in the Numberblock - t-m-32572-numberblocks-numbers-1-to-6-roll-and-colour-activity-sheet_ver_7.pdf
- Play a game with a dice or play dominoes - can you recognise the spots without counting?
main video
Numberblock 6 powerpoint video
tuesDAY 19TH JANUARY
Today we are exploring the number 6 again. We are looking at and comparing objects and saying whether they are 6 or not 6 and how we know.
Follow up activity - What can you do 6 of? - jumps, star jumps, claps, throw and catch a ball 6 times etc
Follow up activity - What can you do 6 of? - jumps, star jumps, claps, throw and catch a ball 6 times etc
MonDAY 18TH JANUARY
Today we are finding out about the number 6. We are looking at and comparing groups of objects and saying whether they are 6 or not 6.
Follow up activity: Can you find me 6 of something? You could have a look inside or outside.
Follow up activity: Can you find me 6 of something? You could have a look inside or outside.
week beginning 11th january
friday 15th january
Today we are solving number problems again. You will need a five frame and some objects to count with for this session.
Possible follow up activity:
- Could you make up your own number problem using your toys? Perhaps you could video your story and send it to your class teacher via email.
Possible follow up activity:
- Could you make up your own number problem using your toys? Perhaps you could video your story and send it to your class teacher via email.
thursDAY 14TH JANUARY
Today we are solving number problems. You will need a five frame and some objects to count with for this session.
Possible further activities are explained in the video:
- Either draw a bus outline and use counting objects or using the sheets below to make up your own stories.
- Try the brick challenge below - these do not need to be printed they can just be used to refer to.
Possible further activities are explained in the video:
- Either draw a bus outline and use counting objects or using the sheets below to make up your own stories.
- Try the brick challenge below - these do not need to be printed they can just be used to refer to.
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wednesday 13TH JANUARY
Today we are exploring how we can make 5 in different ways, but this time by splitting into more than two groups.
Here is a link to the Numberblocks episode for today's session - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0blss0t/numberblocks-series-3-the-numberblocks-express
Possible follow up activities:
- Draw three snow people and collect 5 buttons or objects to use as buttons - how many different ways can you split the 5 buttons between the 3 snow people?
- Snowman number bonds (below)
- Extension - I have added a PowerPoint you can do with your child about part/part whole and number bonds to 5, if you wanted to complete this with your child.
Here is a link to the Numberblocks episode for today's session - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0blss0t/numberblocks-series-3-the-numberblocks-express
Possible follow up activities:
- Draw three snow people and collect 5 buttons or objects to use as buttons - how many different ways can you split the 5 buttons between the 3 snow people?
- Snowman number bonds (below)
- Extension - I have added a PowerPoint you can do with your child about part/part whole and number bonds to 5, if you wanted to complete this with your child.
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tuesday 12TH JANUARY
Today we are focusing on the part/part whole again and exploring how to make 4 and 5 using the part/part whole mat.
For this session you will need your part/part whole mat and some counting objects.
Follow up activities:
- Draw two snow people. Find 5 buttons or some objects to represent buttons. Can you see how many ways you can split the 4 buttons and then 5 buttons between the two snow people?
- Cut and put together all the shapes that make the 5 shape. The downloads below are one activity - if you wish to complete it.
For this session you will need your part/part whole mat and some counting objects.
Follow up activities:
- Draw two snow people. Find 5 buttons or some objects to represent buttons. Can you see how many ways you can split the 4 buttons and then 5 buttons between the two snow people?
- Cut and put together all the shapes that make the 5 shape. The downloads below are one activity - if you wish to complete it.
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MOnday 11th January
Today we are focusing on the part/part whole again and exploring how to make 1, 2 and 3 using the part/part whole mat.
For this session you will need your part/part whole mat and some counting objects.
Here is the link to the Numberblocks episode - Fruit Salad -
For this session you will need your part/part whole mat and some counting objects.
Here is the link to the Numberblocks episode - Fruit Salad -
WEEK BEGINNING 4TH JANUARY
friday 8th january
Today we are exploring the part/part whole again and looking at adding two numbers together to make any number up to 5.
For this session today you will need your part/part whole mat and 5 objects to count with.
Follow up activity:
- Explore making different numbers with your part/part whole mat.
- www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/partPartWhole/index.html
For this session today you will need your part/part whole mat and 5 objects to count with.
Follow up activity:
- Explore making different numbers with your part/part whole mat.
- www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/partPartWhole/index.html
thursday 7th january
Today we are exploring the part, part whole relationship and adding two numbers together to make a number up to 5.
Here is copy of the fastest finger mat that you will need for this session - fastest_finger.docx
Here is copy of the fastest finger mat that you will need for this session - fastest_finger.docx
Here is the link to the Numberblocks episode for today's session - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08dr1l3/numberblocks-series-1-the-whole-of-me
Possible follow up activities:
Use a hoop or make a circle on the floor - find 5 items - throw them and see if you can get them in the hoop/circle - How many have landed in the hoop/circle? How many have landed outside the hoop/circle? How many altogether? You could record this on a part, part whole mat.
Explore how to make different numbers up to 5 using your part, part whole mat.
Use a hoop or make a circle on the floor - find 5 items - throw them and see if you can get them in the hoop/circle - How many have landed in the hoop/circle? How many have landed outside the hoop/circle? How many altogether? You could record this on a part, part whole mat.
Explore how to make different numbers up to 5 using your part, part whole mat.
wednesday 6th january
Today we are exploring the part, part whole relationship again. The session starts off in the main video below - part way through you will need to pause this video and watch parts 1 to 4. Then please return to the main session. For this session your child will need a small ball of play dough and a part, part whole mat ( you can either print off the version below or draw your own). If printing off please only print off page 1.
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Follow up activities:
www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/partPartWhole/index.html
Here is a part, part whole cutting and counting activity - can your child choose two dotty cards to make another number? Or you could make your own.
www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/partPartWhole/index.html
Here is a part, part whole cutting and counting activity - can your child choose two dotty cards to make another number? Or you could make your own.
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main session
part 1
part 2
part 3
part 4
tuesday 5th january
Today we are exploring how a part and a part makes a whole. This is exploring how two groups can be combined to make a number - for example, 1 (a part) and 1 (a part) makes 2 (the whole).
Here is the link to the Numberblocks episode we would like the children to watch as part of the session - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08c001f/numberblocks-series-1-another-one
Follow up activities:
Complete a jigsaw - can your child put all of the parts together to create the whole jigsaw?
Play dough - roll the playdough and cut out shapes - explore cutting the shapes into parts and comparing it to what it was like when it was one whole.
Complete a jigsaw - can your child put all of the parts together to create the whole jigsaw?
Play dough - roll the playdough and cut out shapes - explore cutting the shapes into parts and comparing it to what it was like when it was one whole.