Fractions Lessons 1-4: Help Children to Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Fractions

Fractions can be hard to explain when the methods all seem to change. In this 4-lesson compilation, Marie from This Child Can shows parents, tutors and teachers how to help children add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions step by step. This video is for adults supporting children with KS2 maths, whether at home, in tutoring sessions or in the classroom. You’ll learn simple, child-friendly ways to explain fraction calculations without making them feel more confusing than they need to be. You’ll learn how to help children understand: • adding fractions • subtracting fractions • multiplying fractions • dividing fractions • what to notice before choosing a method • how to keep explanations clear and confidence-building If this helped, please like the video, subscribe to This Child Can, and tell us: which fraction skill do children seem to find trickiest? #ThisChildCan #Fractions #KS2Maths