These tasks for 5 to 7 year olds are part of our Maths at Home feature and you can see all the tasks for this age group here. The activities below are worth exploring over a few days, or even a few weeks! (The stars give an indication of challenge level, from one star to three stars.)
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Four Triangles Puzzle
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?
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One Big Triangle
Make one big triangle so the numbers that touch on the small triangles add to 10.
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Cuisenaire Counting
Here are some rods that are different colours. How could I make a yellow rod using white and red rods?
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Always, Sometimes or Never? KS1
Are these statements relating to calculation and properties of shapes always true, sometimes true or never true?