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Christmas Bauble Hunt
Get ready for some seasonal counting fun! How many of each of the symbols can you find? For a bonus activity, colour them all in.
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Geometric Ornaments
In this activity, we’ll show you how to make some 3D geometric ornaments out of paper straws and pipe cleaners.
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Complete the Festive Patterns
Can you complete the festive patterns in this seasonal activity sheet?
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Fibonacci Wreath
In this craft, we’re going to use the Fibonacci sequence to create a paper wreath.
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Sleigh Ride Coding Challenge
Can you help Robbie the Reindeer get to his sleigh, by following the sequence of commands in this coding challenge? There are three levels of difficulty to choose from, with a hidden word or phrase to reveal in each one.
>> Download Coding Challenge (easy)
>> Download Coding Challenge (medium)
>> Download Coding Challenge (advanced)
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Sorting-by-Size Tree Card
To make this festive card, we’ll be looking at number bonds for 10 and sorting things by size.
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Bauble Drawing Game
In this non-competitive drawing game, children can explore shapes and patterns.
>> Download Bauble Game Tutorial
>> Download Bauble Game Template
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Festive Bitmap Puzzles
Convert binary code in to pictures, in our festive bitmap puzzles. The have a go at creating your own puzzles for a friend to solve.
>> Download Festive Bitmap Puzzles
>> Download ‘Create Your Own Bitmap Puzzle’ Sheet
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Beaded Snowflakes
This simple beading activity celebrates the symmetry of snowflakes, and incorporates repeating patterns too.
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More Christmas Number Doodles
For our final Christmas Countdown activity, let’s have some fun with number doodles! This was a really popular activity last year, so we’ve come up with another round of new doodles.
>> Download Number Doodle Tutorial
>> View 2022 Number Doodle Video
Teacher CLPL
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Supporting Early Numeracy with Bookbug
This special session plan for a maths and numeracy themed Bookbug session contains ideas for activities, songs and rhymes with a numeracy focus.
Communities
Maths Week Scotland is not just for schools! Maths is in the world around us, and there are plenty of ways for any group to have fun with maths.
Maths in Motion: Community Learning Resource
This community learning resource pack this year contains ways for adult learners and families to celebrate and enjoy Maths Week Scotland.
Families
Maths is in the world around us, and there are plenty of ways for you and your family to have fun with maths at home, and out and about. Turn any day into a maths adventure!
Family Activities
Browse our maths inspired arts & crafts, games, puzzles, baking and more!
Science Centres, Museums & Art Galleries
Many science centres, museums and art galleries across the country take part in Maths Week Scotland, including some who offer maths activities at their sites all year round.
Nature Walk
Whether you live in an urban or rural area, a nature walk is a perfect activity for families to teach children about directional language, and to practise map reading skills.
Book Reviews
Browse our recommendations for maths and numeracy related children's books.
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Funding
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News
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