This collection of tasks is part of the activities for 5-7 year olds section of the Maths At Home feature. The activities below need some everyday bits and pieces. Anything will do, so be creative! The stars represent the challenge level, with three stars indicating the most challenging activities.
You may also wish to explore Homemade Maths for 7-11 year olds.
Nim-7 for Two
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Nim-7 game for an adult and child. Who will be the one to take the last counter?
Break It Up!
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In how many different ways can you break up a stick of seven interlocking cubes? Now try with a stick of eight cubes and a stick of six cubes. What do you notice?
En-Counters for Two
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Arranging counters activity for adult and child. Can you create the pattern of counters that your partner has made, just by asking questions?
Paper Patchwork 1
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Can you work out what shape is made when this piece of paper is folded up using the crease pattern shown?
Eightness of Eight
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What do you see as you watch this video? Can you create a similar video for the number 12?
Ladybird Box
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Place six toy ladybirds into the box so that there are two ladybirds in every column and every row.