TheSchoolRun.com closure date
As we informed you a few months ago, TheSchoolRun has had to make the difficult decision to close due to financial pressures and the company has now ceased trading. We had hoped to keep our content available through a partnership with another educational provider, but this provider has since withdrawn from the agreement.
As a result, we now have to permanently close TheSchoolRun.com. However, to give subscribers time to download any content they’d like to keep, we will keep the website open until 31st July 2025. After this date, the site will be taken down and there will be no further access to any resources. We strongly encourage you to download and save any resources you think you may want to use in the future.
In particular, we suggest downloading:
- Learning packs
- All the worksheets from the 11+ programme, if you are following this with your child
- Complete Learning Journey programmes (the packs below include all 40 worksheets for each programme)
You should already have received 16 primary school eBooks (worth £108.84) to download and keep. If you haven’t received these, please contact us at [email protected] before 31st July 2025, and we will send them to you.
We are very sorry that there is no way to continue offering access to resources and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Fractions made simple
How do you explain fractions to a primary school child?
Teaching fractions to a child is all about making it fun and easy to understand. Start by showing them real-life examples, like sharing pizza slices or dividing up snacks.
Explain that fractions are like pieces of a puzzle, with the top number (numerator) showing how many pieces we have, and the bottom number (denominator) telling us how many pieces make up the whole. Use things like cookies or toys to show fractions visually, breaking them into equal parts.
Keep things lively by practicing fractions during activities like cooking or playing games. As they get the hang of it, you can introduce adding and subtracting fractions, always making sure to keep the learning experience enjoyable!
How does this pack help you teach fractions to your child?
Using this teacher-created resource, you can understand how fractions are taught using pictures, how to make the concept real for your child and revise the mathematical terminology (numerators, improper fractions, quotients and more). Of course, you might have to eat a few halves, quarters and eighths of pizzas or cakes with your child to help them learn… it’s a hard life, being a parent!
What you'll find in your copy of Fractions made simple:
• The beginner's guide to fractions
• A year-by-year plan of how your child will be taught fractions at school
• A glossary to remind you of the correct terms
• Teachers’ tips for teaching fractions
• 35 worksheets and printable games to help your child put their learning into practice
You'll also find fractions worksheets on the site.
