The Perfect Split - Maths Storybook Lesson KS1

Want to develop a deep understanding of division through equal sharing? This is 1 long or 2 shorter lessons with supporting resources to accompany the Maths picture book ‘The Perfect Split’ by Lori Haskins Houran. This lesson works up to the number 30 to share across a pizza split in to 6, but this can easily be reduced if you wanted to take the introduction to the concept of division a little slower for younger children.

A fun, practical fusion of reading comprehension, Maths and independent investigation, the children will be super engaged with the fun story and the hands-on, practical related investigations. A fun way to introduce or consolidate the concept; this lesson encourages the children to practise sharing equally and fairly, and invites them to notice which numbers share equally and which don’t (odd and even numbers).

This pack contains:

• Detailed Maths lesson plan
• Key Comprehension Questions for read-aloud
• 4 x Printable worksheets/resources to accompany the activities
• Task instructions on Powerpoint

Additional resources needed:

• The book ‘The Perfect Split’ by Lori Haskins Houran (FYI there are YouTube readings if budget is low!)
• Counters
• Pink and black colouring pencils, glue sticks, scissors
• Googly eyes

*** ALSO AVAILABLE at a less challenging level for EYFS ***

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