Week beginning 18.05.20
This week we are learning to subtract by counting back from a given number.
Warm up:
This week we would like you to practise ordering random numbers. Shuffle your number cards and pick 3 to start with. Can you order them starting with the smallest? Challenge-pick 5 cards and order them in decreasing order, starting with the greatest number!
Try the link below for further practice:
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/countingCaterpillar/index.html
Subtracting numbers by counting back.
Last week we practised taking away practically singing nursery rhymes and moving objects away while playing games.
This week we are learning to subtract by jumping and counting back on a number line. The bravest will also learn to record their own subtraction sentences!
Let’s try to take away 3 from 5, it can also be written 5-3.
Always start on the largest number, in this case it is 5, and count back the number you need to take away, in this case it is 3.
Position the frog on 5
Then make the frog jump back 3 steps.
What number does it land on?
5 take away 3 is 2
or 5 – 3 = 2
Let’s practise!
Practise jumps back from different numbers on the number line using a dice. What number do you land on?
Use the link to practise further:
Try to solve the subtraction sentences below.
Remember to start jumping back from the greatest number. Check your results by crossing out the objects you are taking away. How many are left?
For the bravest mathematicians, try these:
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/earlymath/FS_NumberLine_minus.htm
Key questions to ask your child:
Can you take away the correct amount?
What is the new amount?
Can you show me the take away / subtract sign?
How many left?
Is the number getting bigger or smaller?
What does subtract / take away mean?
This week we are learning to take away practically
Warm up:
Practise one more and one less – With objects first, count objects and practise saying the number that is one more and one less than the number of objects.
Challenge-With numbers now! Pick a number and say the number that is one more and one less than that given number. You can use you number line or hundred square to help.
Try the link below for further practice:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/chopper-squad
Activities to practise taking away practically
This week we are practising taking away objects and counting how many are left.
Listen to the songs below to learn:
Nursery rhymes are also great to help you learn to take away!
Activities to practise counting and taking away skills:
Key questions to ask your child:
Can you take away the correct amount?
What is the new amount?
Can you show me the take away / subtract sign?
How many left?
Is the number getting bigger or smaller?
What does subtract / take away mean?
Warm up:
This week we would like to practise counting forwards and backwards from any given number!
You can do this by clapping, jumping, bending your knees, clicking your fingers…
Can you do it without looking at your number line or hundred square?
Challenge-Can you count to 50? Can you count back from 30?
Now perfect your counting skills with the game below:
Use the link below to find out more about adding:
Can you add the 2 groups together?
How can you record your answers?
Challenge-Use last week’s number line technique to add 2 groups by counting on from the largest number!
Key questions to ask your child:
Can you add the 2 groups together?
How many altogether?
What is the total?Is the number getting bigger or smaller?
Can you show me the add sign?
What does add mean?
Click on the link below to practice adding:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/addition/addition-to-10
Things to do at home to have fun with adding:
Adding two sets of objects is our learning focus this week.
Everything you need for these challenges is included in the file list below.
Use the link below to practise completing symmetrical pictures:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/symmetry/symmetry-matching
This week we would like you to have fun creating symmetrical patterns. You can do this in your house using every day objects or you can step outside in the sun and use natural objects.
How about painting or chalking symmetrical patterns? You can also cut out shapes and stick them to make a symmetrical pattern.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar story also teaches us about the days of the week too. Watch the video below to learn the names of the days.
Day 1
Maths
Your child has been issued with a username and password for the online game called NUMBOTS.
https://play.numbots.com/#/account/school-login/48230.
Your child can log in and complete basic number activities which are linked to their level. Your child has been issued with their username and password however, if this is lost then please email the teacher on reception@dmpa-tkat.org. It is expected that your child accesses these resources for a minimum of 15 minutes per day. Teachers can access and monitor who is using these resources.
Day 2
Maths
Today we would like you to practise matching the numeral to the quantity. We have attached a worksheet which you can access, or your child can play some of the games below. If you are struggling with this, you can use things in the home. An example of this is calling a number out and the child uses their toys to count the correct amount.
Day 3
Maths
In maths we would like you to practise ordering numbers. You can do this practically or use the resources saved as ‘day three ordering numbers’. You can also access the links below for interactive and engaging games.
Day 4
Maths
We would like to you revisit ‘one more and one less’. We have attached a work sheet for this saved as ‘day 4 one more one less’. There are many ways that you can do this. You can use toys and find 1 more and 1 less. You could call a number and get them to tell you one less. You can also click on the link below to play some games for one more, one less.
Day 5
Maths
We have saved an activity worksheet in the file name ‘day five spring adding activity’. Your child needs to count the spring pictures and write them on the sheet in the box. They can then add the images together to create totals.