Fractions: One - Activities

    Relation to National Curriculum in England: = Mathematics
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Activity One - Finding Halves And Quarters Of Shapes

Activity 1

Finding Halves And Quarters Of Shapes


  • Ma1/2.4a recognise, find and name a half as 1 of 2 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
  • Ma1/2.4b recognise, find and name a quarter as 1 of 4 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
Activity Two - Play Dough Fractions

Activity 2

Play Dough Fractions


  • Play dough / salt dough
  • Rolling pin
  • Shape cutters
  • Play knife
  • Bowls
  • Ma1/2.4a recognise, find and name a half as 1 of 2 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
  • Ma1/2.4b recognise, find and name a quarter as 1 of 4 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
Activity Three - Grouping Objects

Activity 3

Grouping Objects


  • Ma1/2.4a recognise, find and name a half as 1 of 2 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
  • Ma1/2.4b recognise, find and name a quarter as 1 of 4 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
Activity Four - Half And Quarter Challenge

Activity 4

Half And Quarter Challenge


  • Ma1/2.4a recognise, find and name a half as 1 of 2 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
  • Ma1/2.4b recognise, find and name a quarter as 1 of 4 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
Activity One - Finding Halves And Quarters Of Shapes

Activity 1 Finding Halves And Quarters Of Shapes

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ma1/2.4a recognise, find and name a half as 1 of 2 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
  • Ma1/2.4b recognise, find and name a quarter as 1 of 4 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity

Downloads:

Activity Two - Play Dough Fractions

Activity 2 Play Dough Fractions

Practical Resources:

  • Play dough / salt dough
  • Rolling pin
  • Shape cutters
  • Play knife
  • Bowls

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ma1/2.4a recognise, find and name a half as 1 of 2 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
  • Ma1/2.4b recognise, find and name a quarter as 1 of 4 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity

Downloads:

Activity Three - Grouping Objects

Activity 3 Grouping Objects

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ma1/2.4a recognise, find and name a half as 1 of 2 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
  • Ma1/2.4b recognise, find and name a quarter as 1 of 4 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity

Downloads:

Activity Four - Half And Quarter Challenge

Activity 4 Half And Quarter Challenge

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ma1/2.4a recognise, find and name a half as 1 of 2 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
  • Ma1/2.4b recognise, find and name a quarter as 1 of 4 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity

Downloads:

How do I use the Fractions: One Activities?

In this year one Math curriculum, your child will have the opportunity to engage in four fun and educational activities. One of these activities involves teaching play dough fractions, while another focuses on grouping and identifying shapes by halves and quarters. As this resource aligns with the National Curriculum of England, it is sure to be a valuable addition to your child's education. Be sure to also explore the other year one topics available, where you will find a wide range of curriculum standard activities that you can use in the classroom or at home.

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