This practical seasonal maths activity is based on the Argos Christmas catalogue for 2018. There are plenty available in the store to give one to pupils to complete these task cards.

There are eight maths problems for pupils to solve – all ask the pupils to find the total cost of three items from the catalogue. The activity is as much a treasure hunt as a maths activity as the pupils have to find the given toy in the catalogue

This practical seasonal maths activity is based on the Argos Christmas catalogue for 2018. There are plenty available in the store to give one to pupils to complete these task cards.

There are ten maths problems for pupils to solve – all give the pupil an amount of money and ask how much more they need to purchase a particular toy. The activity is as much a treasure hunt as a maths activity as the pupils have to find the given toy in the catalogue

This is a seasonal maths resource based on repeating patterns. The patterns use seasonal Christmas cupcakes. Pupils are asked to identify the pattern and extend it using the images provided.

Laminate all of the pages in the resource. Cut out the individual pattern cards as well as the small images on the final two pages. Affix Velcro to all of the empty boxes on the pattern cards as well as to the rear of the small images.

This is a seasonal maths resource based on repeating patterns. The patterns use seasonal Christmas cookies. Pupils are asked to identify the pattern and extend it using the images provided.

Laminate all of the pages in the resource. Cut out the individual pattern cards as well as the small images on the final two pages. Affix Velcro to all of the empty boxes on the pattern cards as well as to the rear of the small images.

This seasonal peg maths resource is aimed at pupils in middle classes or SEN pupils. It is based on the pupil’s ability to read the calendar. It contains a one-month calendar for a December, followed by twelve question cards based on the calendar. The pupil reads the question on the left of each card (or a teacher/SNA may read it to them) followed by the three possible answers on the right of the card. They then place a clothes peg on the answer that they think is correct.

This resource is aimed at pupils in junior/middle classes or SEN pupils who are working on numbers. It is based on the consolidation of numbers in the range 15-24. The resource features six puzzles using a variety of Christmas images.

Laminate all of the pages in the resource and cut each one up into ten separate strips. Laminate another piece of A4 card. Adhere a long strip of velcro to the laminated card at the top and the bottom. Adhere a square of velcro to the top and bottom of each of the ten strips. The pupil then uses their knowledge of number order to position the strips correctly using the velcro to reconstruct the image.

Because of the emphasis on shopping at this time of the year, it gives the teacher the perfect opportunity to focus on money in maths work. Last year, I “invested” in a class set of Argos Christmas Gift Guide catalogues to focus on money and budgets. Just get any gift catalogues and try some of these activities with your pupils:

This is a seasonal resource for junior pupils and SEN pupils. Pupils are required to cut out the Christmas stockings and arrange them in numerical order. Younger pupils could be required to only do numbers 1-5 and older pupils could do numbers 1-10.

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This is a seasonal resource for junior pupils and SEN pupils. Pupils are required to cut out the Christmas gifts and arrange them in numerical order. Younger pupils could be required to only do numbers 1-5 and older pupils could do numbers 1-10.

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This is a seasonal resource for junior pupils or SEN pupils. Pupils are required to cut out the Santa heads and arrange them in numerical order. Younger pupils could be required to only do numbers 1-5 and older pupils could do numbers 1-10.

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