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KS1 Manipulatives Worksheets

Our KS1 manipulatives worksheets help Year 1 and Year 2 students develop concrete understanding of mathematical concepts through visual representations. These resources encourage children to use physical or pictorial tools to explore number relationships, counting, and basic operations in ways that make abstract ideas accessible. Each worksheet includes complete answer sheets and is available as a downloadable PDF, making preparation straightforward whether you're teaching in the classroom or supporting learning at home. These maths manipulatives for KS1 bridge the gap between hands-on learning and written work, helping young learners build confidence and mathematical fluency.

Compare Numbers to 20

Compare Numbers to 20 Worksheet for Year 1

Doubling using Pictorial Representation

Doubling using Pictorial Representation Worksheet for Year 1

Numerals and Words (up to 20)

Numerals and Words (up to 20) Worksheet for Year 1

Odd and Even Numbers (A)

Odd and Even Numbers Worksheet perfect for students in year 2

One More, One Less

One More, One Less Worksheet suitable for students in key stage 1

Place Value up to 100 (A)

Place Value up to 100 pdf printable worksheet perfect for students in year 1

Place Value up to 100 (B)

Place Value up to 100 Worksheet perfect for students in year 1

Repeated Addition

Repeated Addition Worksheet for Year 1

Skip Counting (count in 10s)

Skip Counting Worksheet (count in 10s) suitable for students in key stage 1

Skip Counting (count in 2s)

Skip Counting (count in 2s) pdf printable worksheet perfect for students in year 1

All worksheets are created by the team of experienced teachers at Cazoom Maths.

What are maths manipulatives in KS1?

Maths manipulatives are physical objects or visual representations that children use to understand mathematical concepts through hands-on exploration. In KS1, common manipulatives include counters, base ten blocks, number lines, place value charts, and pictorial representations of these tools. Rather than working purely with abstract numbers, children can touch, move, and visualise quantities, making mathematics tangible and meaningful.

Which year groups are these manipulatives worksheets suitable for?

These manipulatives worksheets are specifically designed for KS1, covering Year 1 and Year 2. At this stage, children are developing foundational number sense and require regular opportunities to work with visual and concrete representations before moving to abstract mathematical thinking. The worksheets match the expectations and progression outlined in the National Curriculum for these year groups.

How do manipulatives help with place value understanding?

Place value is one of the most important concepts in primary mathematics, and manipulatives make the structure of our number system visible. Base ten blocks, place value counters, and tens frames help children see that 23 isn't just two numbers side by side—it's two groups of ten and three ones. This concrete understanding prevents common misconceptions and prepares children for column methods later.

What's included with each manipulatives worksheet?

Every manipulatives worksheet comes with a complete answer sheet, allowing you to check work quickly and provide immediate feedback. The worksheets are available as downloadable PDFs, so you can print exactly what you need when you need it—perfect for differentiation or homework tasks. Each resource is clearly structured with visual representations that guide children through mathematical thinking.