Fractions Lesson 1: Numerator and Denominator

Helping a younger child understand fractions? Start with the two numbers they can see before introducing the mathematical vocabulary. In this lesson, Marie from This Child Can explains how to help children understand what the top number and bottom number in a fraction mean, before introducing the terms numerator and denominator. This video is for parents, tutors and teachers who want a clear, practical way to support children with early fractions, especially in KS1, Key Stage 1, Year 1, Year 2, Grade 1 or Grade 2. You’ll learn how to explain: • what the top number in a fraction tells us • what the bottom number in a fraction tells us • why fractions must be split into equal parts • when to introduce the words numerator and denominator • simple ways to make fraction vocabulary easier to remember • how to build confidence before moving on to more advanced fraction work If this helped, please like the video, subscribe to This Child Can, and tell us: what's your favourite phrase, picture or object for helping children understand fractions? #ThisChildCan #Fractions #MathsHelp