Patterns and Relationships KS1/First Level Anchor Chart Bundle

A bright and comprehensive set of 40 Patterns and Relationships Anchor Charts designed for pupils working within First Level Curriculum for Excellence.

This colourful, child-friendly bundle brings together 5 complete anchor chart packs, supporting pupils as they explore patterns, sequences, number relationships, missing numbers, equality and number sentences.
Each poster uses clear explanations, colourful visual models, worked examples and practical strategies to help pupils develop strong number sense, mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills. The consistent primary-style design makes the bundle perfect for creating an engaging maths working wall or providing pupils with an accessible visual reference throughout their learning.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

NUMBER PATTERNS – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Is a Number Pattern?
Repeating Patterns
Growing Patterns
Decreasing Patterns
Skip Counting
Finding the Rule
Missing Numbers in Patterns
Number Pattern Problem Solving

PATTERNS – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Are Patterns?
Repeating Patterns
Growing Patterns
Decreasing Patterns
Skip Counting
Finding the Rule
Missing Numbers in Patterns
Pattern Problem Solving

NUMBER RELATIONSHIPS – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Are Number Relationships?
Number Bonds
Doubles and Near Doubles
Halves and Sharing Equally
More Than, Less Than and Equal To
Before, After and Between
Odd and Even Numbers
Fact Families

MISSING NUMBERS – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Are Missing Numbers?
Missing Numbers on a Number Line
Counting On to Find Missing Numbers
Counting Back to Find Missing Numbers
Missing Numbers in Addition
Missing Numbers in Subtraction
Find the Rule in a Pattern
Missing Number Problem Solving

EQUALS SIGN & NUMBER SENTENCES – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Does the Equals Sign Mean?
What Is a Number Sentence?
True and False Number Sentences
Addition Number Sentences
Subtraction Number Sentences
Missing Numbers in Number Sentences
Making Number Sentences
Number Sentence Problem Solving

SKILLS COVERED
Recognising and continuing patterns
Understanding that patterns follow rules
Repeating, growing and decreasing patterns
Identifying the repeating core of a pattern
Skip counting in 2s, 5s and 10s
Finding and describing pattern rules
Completing missing numbers in sequences
Understanding relationships between numbers
Number bonds to 10 and 20
Finding missing parts and wholes
Doubles and near doubles
Halving and sharing equally
Comparing numbers
Using greater than, less than and equal to
Understanding numbers before, after and between
Identifying odd and even numbers
Understanding fact families
Connecting addition and subtraction
Using number lines
Counting on and counting back
Finding missing numbers in calculations
Understanding the equals sign as “the same value as”
Understanding equality and balance
Reading and writing number sentences
Identifying true and false number sentences
Writing addition and subtraction number sentences
Creating number sentences from pictures and stories
Solving missing-number problems
Solving simple word problems
Checking whether answers make sense
Developing mathematical vocabulary
Building reasoning and problem-solving skills

EACH ANCHOR CHART FEATURES
Bright, engaging primary-friendly design
Clear child-friendly explanations
Colourful visual representations
Worked examples
Step-by-step strategies
Number lines and pictorial models
Part-part-whole representations
Practical mathematical vocabulary
Helpful reminders and top tips
“Have a Go” practice opportunities
Problem-solving examples
Consistent design across all 40 posters
Visual support for independent learning

PERFECT FOR
P2–P4
First Level Numeracy and Mathematics
Curriculum for Excellence
Patterns and Relationships
Maths working walls
Classroom displays
Whole-class teaching
Guided maths
Independent pupil reference
Mental maths
Revision and consolidation
Supporting visual learners
Early finishers
Intervention and additional support
Developing mathematical reasoning
Building pupil confidence and independence

Curriculum: Curriculum for Excellence
Level: First Level
Suggested Stage: P2–P4
Subject: Numeracy and Mathematics
Curriculum Area: Patterns and Relationships
Individual Packs: 5
Anchor Charts: 40
Pages: 40

A comprehensive, ready-to-use First Level resource for helping pupils recognise patterns, understand relationships between numbers, find missing values, explore equality and confidently use number sentences to explain and solve mathematical problems.