I-Spy Shapes
This is a fun activity that helps children recognize different shapes and understand shape words
Key Stage 1
Year 1 maths activities
15 activities to try at home or in class.
The Magnificent Seven Card Game
This is a simple card game that helps with understanding '7'
Counting Cards
This is a fun activity that helps with counting and number recognition
Domino Sum Challenge
Add up the dots on each domino in a line, write the totals down, then rebuild the line from the sums alone.
Number Order with Cards
This quick activity helps children think about the order of numbers 1 to 10.
Domino Number Challenge
Read a line of dominoes as numbers, write them down, then mix them up and put them back in order.
Adding With Snakes and Ladders
This is an easy change you can make to most board games to include a little more addition.
Domino Lines
Lay dominoes in a zig-zag line so that the dots add up to 10, then keep the pattern going.
Number Line Tape Measure
Use a tape measure as a number line to count on, count back, and answer "one more" and "two less" questions.
Diamonds to 10
A quick card game for bonds to 10: flip a card, then race to call out the number you need to add to make 10.
Just Counting
Count from 1 to 12 slowly, then take turns saying alternate numbers, whispering and shouting along the way.
Add ‘Em Up
A two-player dice game: pick four numbers from 2 to 12, then roll two dice and add them to cross your numbers off first.
My Secret Number
Think of a secret number from 0 to 12 and guess it by asking yes-or-no questions, then swap roles.
Shapes in the Town
This is an easy activity to do while out walking
Door Numbers
On a walk, spot the odd and even house numbers, look for patterns and guess which number comes next door.