Help your Year 1 child understand halves and quarters by physically splitting shapes into equal parts.

Shape It & Split It uses playdough or paper shapes to make fractions tangible. Your child creates a whole shape, divides it into two equal parts and then four equal parts, checking carefully that the pieces really are equal in size. Trying different shapes helps them see that a half or quarter can look different while still representing the same fraction.

Simple to set up and easy to adapt, you'll receive a parent-friendly guide with clear instructions, practical learning tips and ideas to extend the play as your child's confidence grows. Begin with circles and squares, then investigate different ways to split shapes or create incorrect examples for your child to diagnose and fix.

Skills Explored

• Understanding that a half or quarter is one of two or four equal parts
• Recognising that parts must be equal in size, not just number

You'll Need

• Playdough or modelling dough
• Rolling pin, shape cutters and a play knife

Optional:

• Paper, pen and scissors instead of playdough

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