Multiplication And Division: One

Discover our five great activities for primary maths.

This year one topic includes:

1. Double and Halves
• Double and Halves Activity Sheet
2. Introducing An Array
• Array Activity Sheet
3. Sharing Beanbags
• Sharing Beanbags Activity Sheet
4. Skip Counting With Objects
• Skip Counting Activity Sheet
• Skip Counting Number Cards
5. Counting Handprints
• Counting Handprints Activity Sheet

Welcome, wonderful educators! Are you ready to dive into some fun and engaging activities for teaching multiplication and division to your young learners? We’ve got five fantastic activities that will make your maths lessons not only educational but also a total blast. Let’s get started and explore the magic of numbers with these hands-on ideas!

1. Double and Halves

Understanding doubles and halves is a foundational skill in maths. To make this concept come alive, use our Double and Halves Activity Sheet. Start by doubling everyday objects like pencils or buttons and then halve them to see the magic in action. This visual and tactile approach helps children grasp the concept of multiplication and division in a fun, tangible way.

2. Introducing An Array

Arrays are a powerful way to visualize multiplication. Use our Array Activity Sheet to introduce this concept. Have students arrange objects like counters or Lego bricks into rows and columns. By counting the rows and columns, they’ll see how multiplication works. This activity is perfect for tactile learners who benefit from manipulating objects.

3. Sharing Beanbags

What better way to understand division than by sharing? Grab our Sharing Beanbags Activity Sheet and a bunch of beanbags. Have students share the beanbags equally among a group of friends or plush toys. This hands-on activity reinforces the idea of division as sharing equally, making the abstract concept more concrete and relatable.

4. Skip Counting With Objects

Skip counting is a gateway to mastering multiplication tables. Use our Skip Counting Activity Sheet and Skip Counting Number Cards to practice. Gather a collection of small objects and encourage students to count by twos, fives, or tens. This rhythmic counting helps solidify the pattern of multiplication in their minds.

5. Counting Handprints

Lastly, let’s get creative with Counting Handprints! Using the Counting Handprints Activity Sheet, have students dip their hands in paint and make handprints on paper. Count the fingers to explore multiplication by fives. This artistic approach not only makes maths fun but also integrates fine motor skills and creativity into your lesson.

With these five engaging activities, your students will master multiplication and division in no time while having a blast. Happy teaching, and remember, maths is more fun when it’s hands-on!