Calculator Game: 3x table

This is a great game to play with your children once they have a good knowledge of the 3x table. The idea of the game is to put four counters in a row, across, down or diagonally, and of course, stop the other player from doing so. Knowledge of the...

What's New: Putting numbers in order

We have several pages on ordering numbers in our 'Going Along' and 'Moving On' sections but these four pages are a little trickier and can be found in our Superbrains section, under Counting and Number. Four 2-digit numbers have to be placed in order, starting with the smallest. To do...

What's New: Multiplication word problems 3

This set of four worksheets looks at multiplication word problems taken mainly from real life situations involving measurements. All the questions can be answered if the 2x, 5x and 10x tables are known.  There is no extra help in the form of pictures to count or a number line. These...

Calculator Game: 2x table

This is the first in a series of 2 player calculator games which help with reinforcing knowledge of tables. You will need the grid, a calculator and two sets of coloured counters or cubes. Take turns to choose a number in the grid and say out loud what number you...

What's New: Multiplication word problems 2

This is the second of our sets of worksheets which look at word problems involving multiplication. Only the 2x, 5x and 10x tables are used and children who knows these ‘off by heart’ will find the questions much easier. These pages are also helpful in getting children to recognise what...

What's New: Weekly programme for Block Plans in school

You may have noticed that we have published weeks 15, 16 and 17 of our weekly programme for Year one. These match the Primary Framework planning for Block B: Securing Number facts and understanding shapes. Each week has a great combination of between 15 and 20 pages of practical ideas,...