⚽ Roots & Wings Football Maths Academy

6 Active Football Challenges for Ages 5–9

Get children moving, thinking and learning with this fun, football-inspired maths resource!

Perfect for young football fans, Roots & Wings Football Maths Academy combines active play with meaningful maths practice using the proven Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract (CPA) approach. Children won't even realise they're learning as they dribble, pass, shoot and score their way through six engaging football challenges with NO BORING WORKSHEETS!!

Designed by a qualified Primary Teacher, this resource helps children build confidence in key maths skills while staying active outdoors or in a large indoor space.

What's Included?

⚽ Welcome page

⚽ 6 active football maths challenges

⚽ Clear, step-by-step instructions for every activity

⚽ CPA learning approach (Concrete • Pictorial • Abstract)

⚽ Challenge questions to extend learning

⚽ Parent and teacher friendly setup

⚽ Printable, reusable activities

Maths Skills Covered

✔ Place Value

✔ Addition

✔ Mental Maths

✔ Early Multiplication

✔ Division & Halving

✔ Number Sense

✔ Reasoning & Problem Solving

✔ Mathematical Thinking

Children Will Develop

⭐ Confidence with numbers

⭐ Mental calculation skills

⭐ Place value understanding

⭐ Multiplication fluency

⭐ Problem-solving skills

⭐ Gross motor skills

⭐ Coordination and ball control

⭐ Resilience and perseverance

⭐ Independent thinking

Perfect For

🏡 Home learning

⚽ Football-loving children

📚 Primary classrooms

👩‍🏫 Tutors

🏕 School holidays

🌦 Rainy day learning

☀ Outdoor maths lessons

🏠 Families looking for screen-free activities

Why You'll Love It

Unlike traditional worksheets, this resource gets children learning through movement. Every challenge combines football skills with meaningful maths, helping children develop confidence while having fun.

With minimal equipment needed and activities that can be played again and again, it's an engaging way to support maths learning both at home and in school.

Designed with ❤️ by Sophie at Roots & Wings Learning

Where strong roots help children spread their wings with confidence.