Our top 5 ideas for hands-on maths learning
Parents and teachers: if you’re looking for a more effective, stress-free way for your Key Stage One child to learn maths, hands-on learning could be the answer.
1. Sorting activities
Use objects – buttons, shells, conkers, blocks – to sort by size, shape, colour or texture. Sorting helps children understand and remember concepts while using their motor skills and solving problems.
2. Use a maths wheel or number patterns
Maths wheels let children spot numbers, see patterns and shapes appear, and be inspired by colour and form. Times-table patterns drawn around a circle are beautiful to discover. Our printable Times Tables Workbook and Number Cards are a great place to start with counting, addition, subtraction and more.
3. Bring in storytelling
Stories give maths a context and help develop language, listening and problem-solving. Children can draw the characters or use props to act out the story while talking about the maths behind it.
4. Take maths outdoors
Visit parks, museums and local places to explore shapes, angles and measurement. Connecting maths to their surroundings brings it to life.
5. Build things
Making castles or towers from blocks or cards develops problem-solving and mathematical understanding through play.
Bringing these activities into your maths learning creates an engaging environment for parents and children to explore maths together in fun, creative ways. Start exploring maths with your children today – happy learning!
The Wilded Family team
