Mathematics and Numeracy: Classroom Activities
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Teachers can use the table below to access the best activities for their class:
- Choose the key stage, title, topic and focus best suited to children’s learning needs;
- Download the compact Activity Notes to help plan and prepare quickly;
- Check what other equipment, if any, needs to be ready; and
- Enjoy trying a different approach to teaching a familiar topic.
Key Stage 1
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Title |
Topic |
Focus |
Downloads |
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The Wizard’s Cauldron |
Slimy dip Blind folded slimy dip |
Sort 2-D and 3-D shapes Describe 2-D and 3-D shapes |
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These activities are taken from the resource booklets below.
Key Stage 2
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Title |
Topic |
Focus |
Downloads |
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The Great Famine: Facts and Figures |
Famine map of Ireland |
Eight points of the compass |
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Map Challenge |
Grid map challenge |
Coordinates |
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Water Use at Home |
Water sources |
Bird’s eye view maps |
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The Romans |
Roman archaeology Roman tiles Roman navigation |
Grid references Symmetry and tessellation Four points of the compass |
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Pitches to Posts |
Rugby |
Shapes and dimensions on the pitch |
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These activities are taken from the resource booklets below.
