For parents

One more, one less

by Amy Collins April 21, 2020

Can you find one more or one less than a selection on numbers? Test your mental maths with this simple maths activity.

  • Maths (Years 1 and 2)
  • Free Resource
  • Simple resources found in the home.

What to do:

  • Get the children finding one more and less than any given number.
  • Choose two different coloured pieces of card/paper.
    • Green- find 1 more
    • Yellow- find 1 less
  • Turn the numbers upside down in a box/container.
  • Close your eyes and pick a number card
  • Can you find 1 more or less than your chosen number?