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What stores and transfers energy?
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transferred from one store into another. In these pictures, which items do you think use energy? Which ones store energy? Do they all store/use the same type of energy? Cut them out and sort them into groups.
Understanding friction: Build your own balloon hovercraft
When a moving surface slides on a stationary surface it rubs against it, which slows it down. This is due to friction, a force which resists the movement of one object sliding past another. Understand more about friction with a fantastic practical project: make your own balloon hovercraft!
Super scientist quiz
Quiz questions to encourage your child to think about how scientists work and why they do the things they do.
Reaching conclusions
A worksheet showing results of an experiment with questions underneath to consider.
The numbers 8 and 9
Playdough sausages, drawing an octopus, counting passengers on a bus – discover lots of activities to help your child learn the numbers 8 and 9.
The numbers 3 and 4
Do you know the numbers 3 and 4? Try these fun activities to help you recognise these numbers.
The numbers 1 and 2
The first numbers you will come across at school are the numbers 1 and 2. Here are lots of activities to help you learn to spot these numbers.
The number 10
The number ten is the first number with two digits! It is made up of the digits 1 and 0. Here are some activities to help you recognise the number 10.
The number 5
After 1, 2, 3 and 4 comes the number 5! Can you spot the number 5 on a clock? Can you write the number 5 on a birthday card?
Spot the 2D shapes
Shapes are all around us! Do you recognise any of these shapes? Can you find them in your house? What shapes can you see in this picture of a house?
Solve simple number problems
Now you can count and recognise numbers, you can start to solve puzzles using the numbers 1 to 6.
Solve problems using objects
Practise solving real-world problems to help you with your maths work when you get to school. Collect some teddies and some cookie counters (or some real cookies!) and do some problem-solving!
Singing to 5
Play the Five Little Ducks game to help your child practise counting and number recognition.
Repeating patterns
Can you cut out the images on the page to continue each pattern? Then help Sammy, who has been trying to make a pattern with her toys but has made a mistake.
Recognising numbers 1-5
This game will help you to recognise the numbers 1 to 5 and give you a chance to practise counting.
Ordering from first to last
Today you are going on a bit of an adventure! Let's go on a walk and take photos of things we see on the way. Then, when we get home, let's see if we can remember the order the photos go in.
Objects and shadows pairs
Can you match the pictures to their shadows in this game of objects and shadows pairs?
Number hunt
Recognising the difference between numbers and letters can help you when you get to school, so today you are going on a number hunt!
Number formation 6 to 10
Once you have mastered writing numbers from 1 to 5, it’s time to begin your training to write the numbers 6 to 10. Can you complete these three ninja tasks?
Number formation 1 to 5
Now you recognise the numbers 1 to 5, it’s time to become a number writing ninja! Count the ninja to see which number you are writing, then trace over the dotted numbers. When you have ninja-trained your fingers, try writing some of your own numbers.
Number dominoes
Playing with number dominoes is an enjoyable way of practising counting and number recognition skills. These dominoes can be played as a game for two to four players, or your child can practise using them on their own.
More and less / fewer
You will hear the words more, less and fewer quite a lot when you get to school. This activity will help you to understand what these words mean.