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Maths Made Easy at Home – Infants

Little and often is best – 5 minutes of playful maths is enough.

Quick ideas:

  • Count everything: steps, toys, cars, pieces of fruit.
  • Number bonds game (Y1–Y2): “I say 7, you say what goes with it to make 10.”
  • Spot the maths around you: shapes in windows, numbers on buses, coins in a purse.
  • Compare: “Which cup is bigger? Which tower is taller?”
  • Counting in steps (Y1–Y2): Count in 2s, 5s, or 10s while walking upstairs.
  • Explain it: “Can you show me how you worked that out?”

 

Tip: Make it part of play and everyday life – no worksheets needed.

 

Maths Made Easy at Home – Juniors

Short, regular practice builds confidence.

Quick ideas:

  • Times tables challenge: “What’s 6 × 7?” / “What’s 12 ÷ 4?”
  • Mental maths on the go: “What’s 25 × 4?” while shopping.
  • Real-life maths: Work out change, read timetables, measure in recipes.
  • Explain it: “How did you get that answer?” (helps them think through their steps).

 

Tip: Five minutes daily practice makes a bigger impact than a long sheet once a week.

 

Padiham Primary School

Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8SJ

Tel: 01282 772496

Email: school@padiham.lancs.sch.uk