This week we focus on number knowledge and creating and completing patterns.
This page suggests activities for each day. Click to download a printable PDF to help keep track of progress.
Day 1
Number knowledge
- Go to the activity Doubles and halves memory and follow the instructions.
- Start with the doubles to 10 (1+1…5+5). If these are too easy, use doubles to 20.
Patterns e-ako
- Go to the Patterns and relationships pathway in e-ako maths.
- Choose e-ako PR1.10 (the first yellow button on the first row).
- Work through pages 1-6 with a family member.
Patterns activity
- Look around your home for things that are in a pattern. This may include: cutlery at the dinner table, shoes in a cupboard (in 2s), tiles.
- Draw pictures of the patterns you find and/or to describe the patterns to a family member.
Day 2
Number knowledge
- Go to the activity Memory doubles and follow the instructions.
- Start with the doubles to 10 (1+1…5+5). If these are too easy, use doubles to 20.
Patterns e-ako
- Go back to e-ako PR1.10 on the Patterns and relationships pathway in e-ako maths.
- Work through pages 7-14 with a family member.
Patterns activity
- Go to the activity Snakes and scarves and follow the instructions.
Day 3
Number knowledge
- Go to the activity Snap and follow the instructions.
Patterns e-ako
- Go back to e-ako PR1.10 on the Patterns and relationships pathway in e-ako maths.
- Work through pages 15-25 with a family member.
Patterns activity
- Go to the activity Manu’s song and follow the instructions.
Day 4
Number knowledge
- Re-use one of the games from the previous three days.
Patterns e-ako
- Go to e-ako PR1.20 on the Patterns and relationships pathway in e-ako maths.
- Work through pages 1-11 with a family member.
Patterns activity
- Go to the activity Creature patterns and follow the instructions.
- You might like to spread this activity over two days by leaving the “Thursday” pattern to Day 5.
Day 5
Number knowledge
- Re-use one of the games from previous days.
Patterns e-ako
- Go to e-ako PR1.20 on the Patterns and relationships pathway in e-ako maths.
- Work through pages 12-22 with a family member.
Patterns activity
- Complete the Creature patterns activity.