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Breakdown of the 15 best maths manipulatives
15 example activities for use in the classroom
A cost-effective online alternative for each manipulative
The 15 essential concrete resources you need to teach primary maths.
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Your guide to the top 15 maths manipulative resources for your classroom, with example activities, and online alternatives.
Designed by our team of former maths teachers, this school leader guide is designed to support a mastery approach to teaching maths.
Discover which manipulatives will have the most impact, which are worth the investment, and how you can make your classroom resources budget stretch even further.
For each concrete manipulative, the resource covers the maths topics it might be used for, which Key Stage it suits best, and an example activity for your pupils. There is also a ‘Do It Yourself’ section with instructions on making your own manipulatives as a cheaper alternative.
The top concrete resources every KS1 and KS2 classroom should have
Example activities for your pupils
Storage and management of maths manipulatives