Fraction Painters

Fraction Painters

How to Play

Read the instruction, then click on the parts of the shape to paint the correct fraction. Try to get 10 correct!

Become a Fraction Painter!

Get ready to get creative with fractions! Our “Fraction Painters” game is a simple, fun, and highly visual way to help young learners understand the basics of fractions. By turning the task into a painting challenge, children can get hands-on with shapes and build a strong, intuitive understanding of what fractions look like.

The goal is simple: read the instruction and paint the correct fraction of the shape. Can you get a perfect score of 10?

Why is This Game Great for Learning?

Understanding that a fraction is an equal part of a whole is a fundamental concept. This game helps children to:

  • Visualize Fractions: It provides clear, simple shapes, allowing children to see exactly what one half, one third, or two quarters looks like.
  • Develop Key Vocabulary: The game constantly uses key mathematical terms like “half,” “third,” and “quarter,” helping to build a child’s confidence with the language of fractions.
  • Make Learning Interactive: Instead of just looking at pictures, children are actively involved in creating the fraction themselves, which helps to solidify their understanding.

For Teachers and Parents: Meeting Key Stage 1 Objectives

This game is an excellent resource for supporting children in Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) and aligns perfectly with the National Curriculum for maths.

  • Year 1: The curriculum requires pupils to “recognise, find and name a half as one of two equal parts of an object, shape or quantity” and to “recognise, find and name a quarter as one of four equal parts.” This game provides direct, interactive practice of these exact skills using different shapes.
  • Year 2: The game supports the objective to “recognise, find, name and write fractions 1/3, 1/4, 2/4 and 3/4 of a length, shape, set of objects or quantity.” By including instructions for thirds and multiple quarters, the game provides a perfect platform for children to practice these core Year 2 fraction concepts.

It’s an ideal activity for a lesson starter, an interactive whiteboard challenge, or for some fun, effective practice at home.