Games:
Board games are an enjoyable way to consolidate maths skills. Try Monopoly, Battleship, Connect 4.
Chess, draughts, dominoes can promote critical thinking.
Classic card games are great for mental arithmetic and working memory.
Sudoku challenges
Lego
Useful online resources:
nrich.maths.org - for those who like a challenge
scratch.mit.edu - Coding
https://education.minecraft.net/en-us Minecraft education
https://arcade.makecode.com/ Makecode eircode
https://makecode.microbit.org/ Makecode Microbit
Everyday maths activities include:
Baking – doubling or halving the recipe quantities can add a further challenge.
Shopping – sticking to a budget and calculating value for money
Holidays – calculating currency exchange and figuring out time-zones
Family DIY – DIY tasks can involve working with numbers, spatial thinking, measurements, angles, calculating area and problem-solving.