Maths

A solid foundation in Maths is essential for every child, helping them to navigate the world and to manage their lives, no matter what path their future life takes. Everyone needs to be able to manage time, shopping and finances. But we want more than this for our children. Maths opens up opportunities in science, technology, engineering and further education. Maths helps our children thrive.

Why should children practise Maths at home?

At Johnshaven School, we strive to ensure our children are confident, resilient and creative learners in Maths and this takes practise and support. It is essential that children not only practise Maths in school every day, but that families support each child in talking, encouraging and supporting children in their learning at home.

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Practising Maths skills at home

There are lots of fun ways that you can practising numbers, counting, times tables, shape, time and measure at home:

Card games: https://www.weareteachers.com/math-card-games/
Dice or other board games
Spotting shapes
Talking about time in your daily routine and regularly looking at the clock.

Useful Links for Parents

There are many sources online that can help with Maths - whether to help your child revise concepts they have learnt at school or for you to refresh your memory of different areas of Maths. The most useful we have found are:

BBC Bitesize:

P1 Maths: Early level Maths and Numeracy - BBC Bitesize

P2-4 Maths: 1st level Maths and Numeracy - BBC Bitesize

P5 - 7 Maths: 2nd level Maths and Numeracy - BBC Bitesize

Numberblocks: Numberblocks - CBeebies - BBC

Numberblocks is a great resource for younger learners. There are videos and TV programmes designed to help them learn to count.

Oxford Owl: https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/maths/maths-at-home/

Khan Academy: Math: pre-k - 8th grade | Math | Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a non-profit online school with very useful videos explaining different Maths concepts.

Do let us know of any useful resources that you think other families would find helpful!

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