Also called the “attribute” or “classification” train. A fun activity/game for young learners. The idea is simple enough. Start a train with an item, or shape. It doesn’t have to be mathematical, though that is a good place to start. The second item, the next carriage, should share a quality, an attribute, with the firstContinue reading “The Sorting Train”
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CIMT – Reception Tasks
A set of 60 lesson starters for discussion for Reception, including notes, images and prompts. Much of the material developed for this initiative is based on a Hungarian Series, edited by Professor Sándor Hajdu at the Petö Institute in Budapest, and published by Müszaki Könyvkiadó. This has been adapted and modified for UK schools withContinue reading “CIMT – Reception Tasks”
Math Anywhere – Prompts for Oracy from EYFS+
This website has a collection of interesting prompts, as well as other resources, all designed to show that you can talk about and enjoy mathematics everywhere. I particularly enjoy the Idea Gallery, which is full of simple stock images or user created photos, that can entice students into discussion about what they can see. PerfectContinue reading “Math Anywhere – Prompts for Oracy from EYFS+”
Math Pickle – lesson ideas for every year group
This website from the US is a treasure trove of ideas and lesson activities. Some of them have videos with them, whilst others may be presented as slides. They often come with worksheets and as far as I can see, it is all free! There are SO many great activities here, and games and puzzles!Continue reading “Math Pickle – lesson ideas for every year group”
Maths Beyond the Curriculum 