Maths to Take Your Time Over: Age 5-7

This collection of tasks is part of the activities for 5-7 year olds section of the Maths at Home feature. The activities below are worth exploring over a few days, or even a few weeks! The stars represent the challenge level, with three stars indicating the most challenging activities. 

You may also wish to explore Maths to Take Your Time Over for 7-11 year olds.

  • One Big Triangle
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    One Big Triangle

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Make one big triangle so the numbers that touch on the small triangles add to 10.

  • Cuisenaire Counting
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    Cuisenaire Counting

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Here are some rods that are different colours. How could I make a yellow rod using white and red rods?

  • Always, Sometimes or Never? KS1
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    Always, Sometimes or Never? KS1

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Are these statements about number and shape always, sometimes or never true?

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    Four Triangles Puzzle

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Cut four triangles from a square as shown in the picture. How many different shapes can you make by fitting the four triangles back together?