Fraction Feast
The Tastiest Way to Learn Halves & Quarters!
Welcome to the Fraction Feast! In this delicious game, children explore the two main ways fractions appear in the real world: as parts of a shape (Pizza) and as parts of a quantity (Cookies).
Designed for Year 1 and 2, it reinforces the golden rule of fractions: Equal Parts. A half isn't a half unless both pieces are the exact same size!
🍕 Two Game Modes
The Chef calls for a specific slice shape (e.g., "A Quarter"). Look at the pizzas on the shelf. Some are cut into 2 pieces, some into 4. Pick the one that matches!
You have a tray of cookies (e.g., 8). You need to put "1/2" of them on the serving plate. Drag the cookies one by one to share them equally.
📚 Curriculum Focus (Fractions)
Fraction Feast covers the core KS1 objectives:
- Halves (1/2) Recognise, find and name a half as one of two equal parts of an object, shape or quantity.
- Quarters (1/4) Recognise, find and name a quarter as one of four equal parts.
- Thirds (1/3) Recognise, find and name a third as one of three equal parts (in advanced levels).
🧠 The "Equal Parts" Rule
A common misconception is thinking that any shape cut into 2 pieces is "halved".
This game specifically tests this by including "trick" pizzas that are cut into uneven chunks. Children learn that fairness (equality) is the key to fractions.
👨👩👧 Lunchtime Learning
Sandwich Surgery:
- "I'm going to cut this sandwich into Quarters (4 pieces)."
- "If you eat 1 quarter, how many are left?" (3 quarters).
- "Is a half bigger than a quarter?" (Show them physically).
Bon Appétit, Mathematicians!
