Bring your working wall to life with these 20 engaging speech bubble sentence stems, designed to support pupils as they talk about their mathematical thinking and problem-solving processes. Perfect for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, these stems help children structure their spoken responses, build confidence in maths discussions and reflect more deeply on their learning.
Each sentence starter is presented in a large, eye-catching speech bubble (one per A4 page), using a clear, child-friendly font that’s ideal for classroom displays. Simply print, laminate and use them again and again.
These are a fantastic visual support for encouraging mathematical talk in the classroom — whether you’re introducing a new topic, prompting reasoning during a lesson or supporting peer discussion.
What’s included:
20 sentence stems focused on problem-solving and reasoning
Each stem displayed in a separate A4 speech bubble
PDF format – ready to print and laminate
A simple yet powerful resource to enhance your classroom’s maths dialogue and promote metacognitive thinking.
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