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.
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?
One big triangle
Make one big triangle so the numbers that touch on the small triangles add to 10.
Cuisenaire counting
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
Are these statements relating to calculation and properties of shapes always true, sometimes true or never true?