Finding the Furry Cat
Class 1 · Mathematics
4 ideas in Class 1 Mathematics, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Inside and Outside
Part of: Where things are
Inside means in; outside means out. Balls rest in baskets, shoes wait out of rooms, and pups sleep out of houses.
Why it matters. Place words help children find and keep things.
Try it in two minutes
- Hide a ball in and out.
- Ask where it is.
- Sort toys in and out.
Try at home. Put three things in and out.
Above and Below
Part of: Where things are
Our flag has three bands: saffron on top, white in the middle, green below, with the chakra in the middle. Above means over; below means under.
Why it matters. Top and bottom words describe flags and rooms.
Try it in two minutes
- Point top, middle, bottom.
- Name three flag colours.
- Place toys above, below.
Try at home. Draw the flag in order.
Before and After
Part of: Where things are
The engine is first; bogies roll after it. Before means ahead; after means behind. Counting ahead tells your place in line.
Why it matters. Order words help children queue and count.
Try it in two minutes
- Line up toys in order.
- Name first and last.
- Count places in line.
Try at home. Queue family by height.
Sorting Groups
Part of: Where things are
Groups hold one kind: leaves with leaves, chalk with chalk. Count each group, then compare more, less and equal.
Why it matters. Sorting and counting build early maths sense.
Try it in two minutes
- Sort seeds and beads.
- Count each group.
- Say more or less.
Try at home. Sort spoons and cups.
What your child will practise
- Above and Below: Candy Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Above and Below: Ocean Quest (Flip and Match)
- Before and After: Ocean Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Inside and Outside: Jungle Sort (Sort It Out)
- Sorting Groups: Ocean Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Quiz: Above and Below (8 questions)
- Quiz: Before and After (8 questions)
- Quiz: Inside and Outside (8 questions)
- Quiz: Sorting Groups (8 questions)