Maths · 15 minutes · 7–10 years
Fair shares, folded
Understand halves and quarters by making equal parts.
All you need
Two equal rectangular scrap sheets and a pencil.
Grown-up, read this first
Fold gently; no scissors or food needed.
Adapt to your child’s needs and stop if uncomfortable.
Let’s give it a go
A question to take with you
Would any two pieces count as halves?
Talk it through or draw on paper. There is no answer box or personal information to submit.
Make it gentler
Only fold halves and match edges.
Take it further
Fold eighths and find how many equal a half.