Fraction Tuesday

Today we are going to learn about fractions. Fractions are when something is split into equal parts – all the pieces need to be the same size.  

‘Half‘ is a fraction. Sometimes it is written like this ‘1/2‘. Half means 1 whole split into 2 equal sized pieces. 

Warm Up:

• Watch this video all about half

Main Activity:

• Look at the worksheet below. You can draw the shapes in your jotter or just talk about them with someone at home. Which pictures show half 1/2?

• Draw your own pizza or cookie like the ones below. Afterwards, cut your cookie or pizza in half and share it with someone

Extra Challenge:

• Maybe you could ask an adult to help you divide things into 2 equal halves e.g. fruit, your toast or a tasty sandwich

• Try and share out some sweets or toys between 2 people so each person has an equal half

Game to Support Learning:

• Click on the link and play the game about half. How much of the shape is shaded? Remember if it is a half then equal sized parts must be coloured in…. click here to play!

• Here is a NUMBERJACKS all about half