This week we read and write the numbers 1-10, use instructions for moving around, and describe shapes around the house.
This page suggests activities for each day. Click to download a printable PDF to help keep track of progress.
Day 1
Number knowledge
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Go to the activity Pipe Cleaner Numbers.
- Start with numbers 1 to 10 but if these are already known work with numbers greater than 10. Work on 2-3 numbers each day.
- Playdough, wool or written numbers can be used instead of pipe cleaners.
Geometry activity
- Go to the activity Hide and Seek and play task 1: Hide the treasure.
Day 2
Number knowledge
- Go back to Pipe Cleaner Numbers and work with another 2-3 numbers.
Geometry activity
- Go to the activity Hide and Seek and play task 2: Where to now?.
Day 3
Number knowledge
- Go back to Pipe Cleaner Numbers and work with another 2-3 numbers.
Geometry activity
- Play the game I spy a four-sided shape.
- In this game you play a version of ‘I spy’ that helps your child focus on the shapes around them and the number of sides the shapes have.
Day 4
Number knowledge
- Go back to Pipe Cleaner Numbers and work with another 2-3 numbers.
Geometry activity
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Play the game "I spy a three-sided shape".
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In today’s version of the game focus on shapes with three sides, following a similar format to yesterday.
Day 5
Number knowledge
- Go to the activity Spot the Numeral and go on a hunt looking for numbers in and around your home.
Geometry activity
- Go to the activity Roll or not roll and sort objects according to whether they have curved or flat surfaces.