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Free worksheets: Weights and measurements, KS1
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Using non-standard measures: length
Let's get measuring. Look at your hand. Stretch it out as big as it can go. The distance from your thumb to your little finger is called your hand span. Go around your house finding things that are smaller and things that are larger than your hand span. Write them in these circles.
Comparing weights
This practical and fun activity will enable your child to compare weights of two household objects to see which is the heaviest. Why not find other objects to compare as well?
Measurement terms around the house
Cut out the cards. Put some Blu Tack on the back of them, then go on a measurement trail around your house. What items could be described by the words? Stick your cards on them!
Measurement trail around the house
Rulers at the ready! Find things around the house for each measurement and fill in the chart.
Estimate and measure length
Rulers at the ready! Estimate how long you think each of these items is. (An estimate is a ‘clever guess’.) Then measure with your ruler. Were you right?
Drawing direction and position
Draw pictures to match these words: on top of; beside; in between; opposite; underneath; above; in front of; behind.
Drawing a 2D-shape picture
Find a ruler (for drawing straight lines) and some coins (to help you draw circles). Draw a picture using: 5 circles; 6 squares; 4 rectangles; 3 semi-circles; 2 triangles; 1 hexagon; 1 pentagon.
Drawing 2D shapes
Practise drawing the following shapes: a semi-circle; a shape with 4 corners; an octagon; a shape with 3 sides; a hexagon; a shape with no corners; a shape with 4 equal length sides; a shape with 1 side; a pentagon. You might find you have the same shape in more than one box. A ruler will help you draw straight lines.
Count the sides of 2D shapes
Fill in the 2D shape properties chart for these shapes with the name of the shape and how many sides it has.
Completing number sequences
Can you fill in the missing numbers in the stars? Complete these number sequences and you will be the star!
Collecting and reporting data
Ask your friends and family what their favourite fruits are then fill in the chart. Then draw a bar chart to show your results!
Calculating change to 20p
Harry has 20p to spend on a snack. How much change will he get if he buys these items? Practise your subtraction (taking away) skills.
All in my head addition and subtraction game
Cut out and assemble the number dice. Two players take it in turns to throw one die, then the other. Each player adds (or subtracts) the two numbers thrown, then writes down the answer on the scorecard (next page) and asks the other person to check it. The player with the most correct answers after ten goes each is the winner.
10 more or less number cards
Can you add or take away 10? Cut out the number cards and turn them face down on a table. Pick up one card at a time. Write down the number, then write 10 more and 10 less than that number in the scorecard columns.
Primary geometry: shape and space
Do you know your hexagons from your heptagons, your pentagonal pyramids from your octagonal prisms? From 2D shapes to angles and symmetry our seventy-page Primary Geometry: shape and space learning pack covers all aspects of the national curriculum (Shape and Space) and will ensure your child can use a protractor, translate a shape and look for a mirror line. Challenge them to a game of 3D shape dominoes, make a right-angle measurer and get started!
Reflective symmetry
Complete these pictures to show the shape reflected in the dotted line of symmetry. You could use a small mirror to show what the other half of the shape should look like.
Reading a pictogram
This KS1 pictogram worksheet will help your child read pictograms and understand how to use them in their maths classes. It was created by an experienced teacher with the aim of supporting your child's learning at home.
Quick addition and subtraction
Set a stopwatch and time yourself working out the first set of ten number sentences. Now time yourself doing the next set. Did you beat your first time? See if you can get faster doing the third and fourth
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Halving practice
When you halve a number, you split it into two equal groups. Can you work out what is half of these numbers? Draw circles round the dots to show half.
Addition and subtraction facts practice
How quickly can you finish this sheet of addition and subtraction calculations? Ready, steady, go...
Place value arrow cards
Arrow cards help you partition numbers and understand place value. Cut them out and use them to make some numbers – remember, the cards represent thousands, hundreds, tens and units (or ones). Show off your number-making skills now!
Doubles and near doubles bingo
This game will help your child use what they know (doubles, like 10 + 10 = 20) to help them to work out what they don’t know (near doubles, like 10 + 9 = 19). Two players and a caller are needed.
Y1 money word problems: addition to 40p
Let's go shopping! Can you work out how much it will cost to buy these items?
Y1 money maths: calculating change
Are you good with money? See if you can solve these word problems and work out how much change you would get?