Area P7 Anchor Charts

Help pupils develop a secure understanding of area with this colourful, child-friendly set of 8 printable maths anchor charts.

Each poster introduces a key area concept through clear explanations, visual grid models, worked examples, step-by-step methods and short practice questions. The consistent design makes this pack ideal for classroom displays, lesson introductions, revision, targeted support and pupil reference folders.

This resource covers:
What is area? – understanding area as the space inside a flat shape and introducing square units
Counting squares – finding area by counting equal square units on a grid
Area of rectangles – using the formula length × width
Area of squares – multiplying the length of one side by itself
Compound shapes – splitting rectilinear shapes into rectangles and combining their areas
Converting square units – choosing and converting between cm² and m²
Comparing areas – calculating areas in the same units before using comparison symbols
Area problem-solving – applying area skills to gardens, floors, walls, rugs and other real-life contexts

The posters support pupils in progressing from counting squares to using formal area formulas and solving more challenging problems involving compound shapes and unit conversions.

Each chart includes:
Clear, pupil-friendly explanations
Colourful diagrams and grid models
Fully worked examples
Key mathematical vocabulary
Step-by-step calculation methods
Practice questions and helpful reminders
Real-life applications and problem-solving opportunities

Perfect for Upper Primary, P7, KS2 and CfE Second Level learners. Use the posters for whole-class teaching, guided maths sessions, revision, intervention work, independent reference or an engaging classroom display.

You will receive:

An 8-page printable PDF, containing one full-page anchor chart for each teaching step.

Please note that this resource is supplied as a PDF and is not editable.