Category Archives: maths ideas

Peacock Times Table

Posted on March 9, 2018 by ofamily

It’s no secret I like using colouring pages for learning activities ( the flower number bonds and doubling and halving butterflies were made using colouring pages), they just seem to add a bit of fun to something that can sometimes … Continue reading →

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Geometry Set Art

Posted on February 7, 2018 by ofamily

Most people don’t think Maths and Art go together.  But I actually think combining the two can be a lot of fun.  Who says Maths can’t be made into Art ? So when my daughter got a geometry set this … Continue reading →

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Maths Basket -Jan/ Feb 2018

Posted on January 29, 2018 by ofamily

I want to try to keep our Maths basket going this year as it has become such a great way of encouraging maths practice.  It sits in the main lounge area so is always in line of sight which means … Continue reading →

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Number Practice Books by Schofield & Sims

Posted on January 3, 2018 by ofamily

My daughter has been using the Schofield & Sims Written Calculation workbooks for a year now and we have both noticed how her Maths confidence has improved.  The format really suits her and each book in the series contains lots … Continue reading →

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Dice Games for Kids book

Posted on December 8, 2017 by ofamily

I recently mentioned that one of the permanent parts of our Maths basket is our dice.  I find dice a very versatile Maths tools, starting with basic number recognition and counting up to addition, subtraction, multiplication or division.  Dice are … Continue reading →

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