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Robot & Monster

Primary Deputy Head Teacher with over 20 years experience sharing my resources to make your life a bit easier. Currently teaching in Year 1 with experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Primary Deputy Head Teacher with over 20 years experience sharing my resources to make your life a bit easier. Currently teaching in Year 1 with experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Multiplying by 2 Digits Explainer
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Multiplying by 2 Digits Explainer

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Looking for a visual aid resource to help your Key Stage 2 students master the concept of multiplying a 4-digit number by 2 digits? Look no further than “Multiplying by 2 Digits Explainer”! This resource provides clear and step-by-step explanations of how to use both the Area Model (Grid Method) and the written column method to solve multiplication problems. The visual aid is designed to be interactive and engaging, with colour-coded examples and illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With “Multiplying by 2 Digits Explainer,” students will learn how to multiply numbers using the traditional written column method, including how to carry over and place numbers correctly in the answer. They will also learn how to use the Area Model (Grid Method) to clearly represent the multiplication process. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their multiplication skills.
Multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000 Explainer
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Multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000 Explainer

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“Multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000 Explainer” – the perfect visual aid resource for Key Stage 2 students who want to master the art of multiplying by 10, 100, and 1000! Our resource provides clear and step-by-step explanations of how to use the place value grid to multiply numbers by 10, 100, and 1000. The visual aid is designed to be engaging, with colour-coded examples and illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With “Multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000 Explainer,” students will learn how to multiply numbers by moving digits to the left or right depending on the multiplier. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their multiplication skills.
Multiplying by 1 Digit Explainer
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Multiplying by 1 Digit Explainer

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Looking for a visual aid resource to help your Key Stage 2 students master the concept of multiplying a 4-digit number by 1 digit? Look no further than this “Multiplying by 1 Digit Explainer”! This resource provides clear and step-by-step explanations of how to use both the place value grid and the written column method to solve multiplication problems. The visual aid is designed to be engaging, with colour-coded examples and illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With “Multiplying by 1 Digit Explainer,” students will learn how to multiply numbers using the traditional written column method, including how to exchange and place numbers correctly in the answer. They will also learn how to use the place value grid to visually represent the multiplication process. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their multiplication skills.
Squared and Cubed Numbers Explainer
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Squared and Cubed Numbers Explainer

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Looking for a visual aid resource to help your Key Stage 2 students master the concepts of squared and cubed numbers? Look no further than “Squared and Cubed Numbers Explainer”! This resource provides clear and concise explanations of what squared and cubed numbers are, with easy-to-follow examples. The visual aid is designed to be simple and straight-forward , with colour coded illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With “Squared and Cubed Numbers Explainer,” students will learn how to calculate the square and cube of a number, and why these concepts are important in math. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their number skills.
Maths Talk - Sentence starters
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Maths Talk - Sentence starters

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Maths Talk is a valuable visual aid resource designed to help teachers in KS1 and KS2 classrooms to develop students’ thinking skills in mathematics. This resource includes a range of sentence starters that encourage students to engage in productive discourse around mathematical concepts and problems. With Maths Talk, teachers can create an interactive learning environment where students can discuss and reflect on their mathematical thinking. The sentence starters provided in the resource can be used to promote thinking and discuss around a wide range of topics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and geometry. Each sentence starter is carefully crafted to support students’ development of mathematical language, problem-solving skills, and reasoning abilities. The resource provides prompts for students to articulate their thought processes, to explain their reasoning, to justify their answers, and to make connections between different mathematical concepts. By using Maths Talk in the classroom, teachers can foster a collaborative learning environment where students can work together to solve problems and develop their mathematical understanding. The resource is easy to use and adaptable to different teaching styles, lesson and display use.
Fractions Explainer
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Fractions Explainer

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Looking for a visual aid resource to help your Key Stage 2 students understand fundamental concepts of fractions? Look no further than “Fractions Explainer”! This resource provides clear and step-by-step explanations of fraction terms, equivalent fractions, and different ways fractions can be represented visually. The visual aid is designed to be engaging, with colour-coded examples and illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With “Fractions Explainer,” students will learn how to identify and understand the parts of a fraction, how to find equivalent fractions, and how to represent fractions of shapes and numbers. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their understanding of fractions.
Prime Numbers Explainer
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Prime Numbers Explainer

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“Prime Numbers Explainer” – a visual aid resource designed to help Key Stage 2 students understand the fundamental concepts about prime numbers! This resource provides clear explanations of prime numbers, including what they are, how to identify them, and the rules and properties associated with them. Using color-coded examples and illustrations, “Prime Numbers Explainer” makes it easy for students to understand and apply these concepts in a fun and engaging way. Whether you are a teacher looking to support your math lessons or a student who wants to improve their understanding of prime numbers, “Prime Numbers Explainer” is the perfect resource for you.
Dividing 4 Digits by 1 Digit Explainer
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Dividing 4 Digits by 1 Digit Explainer

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“Dividing by 1 Digit Explainer” – the perfect visual aid resource for Key Stage 2 students who want to master the art of dividing 4-digit numbers by a 1-digit number! This resource provides clear and step-by-step explanations of how to use both the place value grid and the “garage door” method to solve division problems. The visual aid is designed to be engaging, with colour-coded examples and illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their division skills.
Rounding Rules Explainer
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Rounding Rules Explainer

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Looking for a visual aid resource to help your Key Stage 2 students master the art of rounding numbers? Look no further than “Rounding Rules”! This easy to follow visual aid resource provides clear and easy-to-understand rules for rounding up to 4-digit numbers. The resource includes a clear example to help students practice rounding numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, and thousand. The rhyme is designed to be memorable and fun, with bright colours and engaging illustrations that will capture your students’ attention and make learning about rounding easy and enjoyable. Whether you’re a teacher looking for a tool to support your math lessons or a student who wants to improve their number skills, “Rounding Rules” is the perfect visual aid resource for you.
Subtraction Explainer (4 digit with exchanges)
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Subtraction Explainer (4 digit with exchanges)

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“Subtraction Explainer” – the perfect visual aid for Key Stage 2 students who want to master the art of subtracting numbers up to 4 digits with exchanging! This resource provides a clear explanation of the borrowing or exchanging method in subtraction, with easy-to-follow examples. The visual aid is designed to be engaging, with colour coded illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With “Subtraction Explainer,” students will learn how to borrow or exchange from higher place values to subtract correctly. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their subtraction skills.
Inverse Operation Explainer
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Inverse Operation Explainer

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Looking for a visual aid resource to help your Key Stage 2 students understand how to use inverse operations to check calculations? Look no further than “Inverse Operation Explainer”! This resource provides clear and step-by-step explanations of how to use inverse operations to check addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems. The visual aid is designed to be engaging, with colour-coded examples and illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With “Inverse Operation Explainer,” students will learn how to use the opposite operation to check their answers, including how to use addition to check subtraction, and division to check multiplication. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their problem-solving skills.
KS2 Multiplication and Division Explainers Bundle
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KS2 Multiplication and Division Explainers Bundle

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Looking for a comprehensive bundle of visual aid resources to help your Key Stage 2 students master the concepts of multiplication and division? Look no further than the “Explainers” bundle! This bundle includes six resources, each designed to provide clear and step-by-step explanations of key multiplication and division concepts. Each visual aid is engaging, with colour-coded examples and illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With the “Explainers” bundle, students will learn how to multiply numbers by 1 digit, 2 digits, and 10, 100, and 1000. They will also learn how to use inverse operations to check their answers, how to divide a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number, and how to work with squared and cubed numbers. These resources are perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their multiplication and division skills.