Explore whole, half, quarter and three-quarter turns with this practical Year 1 maths activity and display pack.

Woodland Turn Detectives combines movement, clear arrow diagrams and activities to help children make, describe and recognise turns. Minimal botanical decoration, small woodland animals and soft eco-colour accents keep the pages inviting and uncluttered.

What’s included:

12-page A4 activity booklet:
• Eight activities exploring turns through movement, drawing, matching and checking mistakes
• Half-turn and quarter-turn challenges
• Whole-turn and three-quarter-turn activities
• A partner challenge
• Teacher guidance
• A reusable arrow for practical support
• Answers and a pack cover

Seven-page flashcard and display set:
• Quarter turn
• Half turn
• Three-quarter turn
• Whole turn
• Clockwise
• Anticlockwise
• “Let’s explore turns!” display heading

The turn flashcards show starting arrows, turning paths and finishing arrows to support modelling and discussion. Print at A4 for classroom display or two pages per sheet for smaller hold-up cards.

Suitable for Year 1 position and direction lessons, practical maths sessions, small-group support and classroom displays. Adult-read instructions and a loose arrow help children explore each turn before recording their answers.

Supplied as two printable PDFs, totalling 19 A4 pages. Eco-colour only, with white backgrounds. These resources are not editable.

Created by Little Learning by Jenu.