Just Jottings: Age 5-7

This collection of tasks is part of the activities for 5-7 year olds section of the Maths at Home feature. All you need to get started is a pencil and paper! The stars represent the challenge level, with three stars indicating the most challenging activities. 

You may also wish to explore Just Jottings for 7-11 year olds.

  • Shut the Box for Two
    game

    Shut the Box for Two

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level

    Shut the Box game for an adult and child. Can you turn over the cards which match the numbers on the dice?

  • problem
    Favourite

    Noah

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level

    Noah saw 12 legs walk by into the Ark. How many creatures did he see?

  • Starfish Spotting
    problem

    Starfish Spotting

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level

    How many starfish could there be on the beach, and how many children, if I can see 28 arms?

  • Lots of Lollies
    problem
    Favourite

    Lots of Lollies

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level

    Frances and Rishi were given a bag of lollies. They shared them out evenly and had one left over. How many lollies could there have been in the bag?

  • Strike it out
    game

    Strike It Out for Two

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level

    Strike it Out game for an adult and child. Can you stop your partner from being able to go?

  • Dotty Six for Two
    game

    Dotty Six for Two

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level

    Dotty Six game for an adult and child. Will you be the first to have three sixes in a straight line?

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