Simple primary Mathematics activities and equipment for K-6 students to use when learning from home.

Primary Mathematics teachers are aware of the importance of using concrete and visual materials when introducing new maths concepts. 

The Education Endowment Foundation in the UK has consistently identified the use of concrete and visual materials as a key consideration to improve student outcomes across Kindergarten to Year 6.

As the possibility of remote learning becomes a reality, teachers are seeking practical resources students need to access at home to continue their mathematics learning. Teachers may wish to consider making a Maths pack of resources that can be sent home to support students, particularly in Kindergarten to Year 2. Preparing useful packs enables students to continue to access resources to support their learning.

Primary Mathematics Resources for Students to Take Home


Year
Activity
Equipment

Kindergarten
Kindergarten students need access to many concrete materials in order to conceptualise small numbers and small number combinations.
Mini whiteboard, pen and eraser
10 frame and 10-20 counters in a small bag or container (magnetic if you have them).
 0-30 number line
 10-20 unifix cubes
 30 paddle pop sticks and a few rubber bands
 2 dice
Year 1
Year 1 students need access to a range of concrete materials to assist them with addition and subtraction and in developing fluency in the numeral range
0-100
Mini whiteboard, pen and eraser
 Place value chart (10 and ones)
 Double 10s frame and 20 counters in a small bag or container (magnetic if you have them).
 A 100s chart
 0 – 30/50 number line
 20 unifix cubes
 50 paddle pop sticks and a few rubber bands
 2 dice
Year 2
Year 2 students need access to a range of concrete materials to assist them with addition and subtraction and in developing fluency in the numeral range
0-1000
Mini whiteboard, pen and eraser
 Place value chart (100s, 10s and ones)
 A range of 100s charts eg: 300-399
 A range of MAB blocks
 2 dice and a pack of playing cards
Small clock
Years 3-6
 
Older students continue to benefit from the use of concrete materials, particularly to support their understanding of whole numbers
Mini whiteboard, pen and eraser
 Place value chart (up to millions)
 Place value arrows
 Numeral expanders
2 dice and a pack of playing cards
Multiplication charts
Small clock