Category Archives: ks1 maths

Paper chain learning

Posted on February 27, 2015 by ofamily

Our paper chain craze started a couple of weeks ago and we have ended up making so many different versions that I thought it was time to put it all down in a post. Our first paper chain activity was … Continue reading →

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Lets go on an African adventure

Posted on February 11, 2015 by ofamily

We have recently been having some fun learning about African animals.  We have done a number of activities on this theme before but the kids always seem to enjoy it so we often end up coming back to it. I … Continue reading →

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Matching stars maths activity

Posted on January 20, 2015 by ofamily

We love sensory tubs and I have learnt with my daughter that she enjoys it when I mix a sensory tub idea with some of her learning cards.  So I printed off these lovely stars matching cards from Twinkl (Platinum).  … Continue reading →

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We love our snap cubes

Posted on January 8, 2015 by ofamily

I really want to make sure that the kids do not develop a fear of Maths.  I want them to be confident in Maths and I want them to understand it.   I have found that with my kids one of … Continue reading →

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Stick man Oh Stick man we love you

Posted on December 10, 2014 by ofamily

Yes we love the Julia Donaldson books in our house and Stick Man is currently my son’s favourite.  And yes a favourite book means an excuse to do some “activities” around the book.  We have already done some crafty type … Continue reading →

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