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Starters and plenaries

To avoid them getting lost in our main libraries, we've collected all our starter-type activities together in one handy place! Here you'll find collections of puzzles, team games, numeracy gems and other quick activities to kick off your lessons. Or to end your lessons. Or to provide a nice distraction in the middle. Or to impress dinner guests with ...

 

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Number properties – factor pairs (5)  New resource!
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