Days of the week

It is expected that children will learn the sequence of the days of the week in Year 1. This tutorial looks at the days of the week, including using ‘before’ and ‘after’ and ‘weekend’. It supports our great collection of written resources on days of the week. Play Now

Count in fives

A range of different representations are used to help children count in fives, including buttons in jars, cubes and number grids. Play Now

Part-whole model subtraction

This tutorial shows how a part-whole model can be used to make four number sentences. For example: 4 + 3 = 7 3 + 4 = 7 7 – 4 = 3 7 – 3 = 4 Being able to see this connection between addition and subtraction is crucial for...

Count in tens

Counting from zero to fifty, in tens, is the subject of this tutorial. Again, various visual representations are used to help children achieve this vital skill. Play Now

Count in twos

A small, but important, step is for children to learn to count in twos. Number grids and number lines are used in this tutorial to help children develop this ability. Play Now

The Menai Suspension Bridge: January 30th 1826

The Menai Bridge connects the island of Anglesey with mainland Wales. Before this bridge was built anyone who wanted to travel to and from Anglesey had to cross over the dangerous water in the Menai Strait. Many lives were lost in the strong tidal flows. The main source of income...