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
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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
1 out of 3
Make one big triangle so the numbers that touch on the small triangles add to 10.
Cuisenaire Counting
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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Are these statements relating to calculation and properties of shapes always true, sometimes true or never true?