Maths Workshops Primary Schools in Ireland

All of our maths workshops have been carefully designed to put into context and actively promote to both the Northern Ireland Curriculum and the Curriculum for Ireland.

Tapping into pupils’ own creativity, our unashamedly fun workshops engage, motivate and, crucially, challenge the children and young people we work with, providing them with meaningful contexts in which to practise their skills. You can view our maths workshops for secondary schools in Ireland here.

Our workshops have been specifically developed to support maths teaching and learning in the following ways:

To support the accurate use of mathematical knowledge and concepts.
To support the use of mathematics to solve problems and make decisions.
To support the development of methods and strategies, including mental mathematics.
To provide opportunities for pupils to explore ideas, make and test predictions and think creatively.
To provide opportunities for pupils to read and interpret, organise and present information in mathematical formats.
To support the use of mathematical understanding and language to ask and answer questions, talk about and discuss ideas and explain ways of working.

Our workshops are available as in-person sessions, live streamed workshops or themed Maths resource packages - all of which are listed below. You can also find out more about our downloadable resources over at www.ascreativesconnect.com/

"Pupils were very enthusiastic about the workshops – evident in the variety and quality of the questions they asked and their participation in the drama/games. The use of drama to explore scientific concepts was commented on – with everyone enjoying the opening assembly where pupils acted out a particular characteristic of the planets in our solar system. The principal commented on the buzz about the school that day and that she would be interested in booking a similar day for next year as she felt the pupils were very motivated!" The Race into Space workshops, St Macartan’s Primary, Northern Ireland

"The children really enjoyed the workshop. They were fully engaged at all times and learned a lot from the experience. Jackson was an exemplary ambassador for As Creatives and we look forward to more workshops with you in the future." Scoil Mhuire, Dublin

Maths Week Ireland 2024

Why not celebrate Maths Week Ireland 2024 with a high energy, imaginative, fun, Whole-School Creative Maths day for all pupils to take part in? - take a look at what's on offer below!

"The children thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. All classes and teachers were very impressed by the workshop and presenter." Maths Lead, St Joseph's Primary School, Meigh

"The sessions covered a range of numeracy areas including measures, time, money, patterns and relationships. The questions were pitched to cover a range of levels so that all children could experience success. They were given the opportunity to explore a range of skills including teamwork, reading and interpretting information presented in a range of forms and to solving problems. Jackson had a wonderful relationship with the children, he was very encouraging so they were eager to solve the problems and challenges. Most importantly the children had great fun! I would recommend the workshops and would do them again." Cranmore Integrated Primary School, Belfast

Maths: The Santa Challenge

With the clock ticking away to Christmas Eve, Santa’s lost the combination to the key that unlocks his sleigh! So

Maths: Christmas Crackers – Teaching Resource Pack

Elton Elf is stranded in New York – and won’t be able to make his way around the globe and

Maths: CSI: Christmas Bake Off!

The seasonal Bake Off organised by Celebrity Chef Noel Joy ended in tears, not happiness – because he was nearly

Maths: CSI: Christmas Storyland

There’s chaos in Christmas Storyland – because someone has stolen the Magic Ointment that makes Rudolph’s nose shine so brightly!

Sensory Maths

“I just want to say thank you very for much for today maths workshops. All the pupils loved it and

The Pirate’s Challenge!

The Pirate's Challenge is one of our most popular maths workshops - allowing up to 60 pupils at a time

The Riddle of the Sphinx

With a clear focus on concepts of measurement and featuring a concrete maths challenge, acclaimed Egyptologist “Dr Colorado Smith” needs

The Race into Space

The search is on for the UK's next astronaut - and Major Tom wants your pupils' help in selecting the

Times Tables Trattoria

Workshop Description Through sheer head work, Trevi Times made his dream come true – by opening his own Italian restaurant,

CSI: Maths

A series of challenging mysteries to engage your students and get them thinking logically Workshop Description Combining criminal mysteries and

The Benefactor

Whole-School Maths: The Benefactor - Money-based maths fun for up to 420 pupils in a single day! “Blacklow have had

The Captain’s Conundrum

A pirate-themed whole school maths challenge The Captain's Conundrum Workshop Description "Captain Morgan", of the Good Ship Mathematics, has a

Murderous Maths

Interactive problem solving for up to 180 pupils (with follow-up workshops for up to four classes, depending on the structure

Historical Maths

Cross-Curricular History and Maths workshops! choose from; The Viking’s Quest, CSI: Ancient Greece and CSI: Saxons! https://www.ascreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Historical-Maths-Video.mp4 Workshop Description These

Outdoor Maths

Outdoor spaces provide wonderful opportunities to explore how numbers and shapes create both the built and natural worlds. “All the

Number Patterns: The Bunker

A fast-paced workshop contextualising sequencing and making connections between maths and other subjects! “Students enjoyed working with Jo from As

Family Maths

Mathematical fun for all the family! Taking a experiential approach, our immersive Family Maths workshops uncover the meaning and importance

Captain Morgan and the Maths Monster

Using understanding and knowledge of shape to beat a creature from the deep! Captain Morgan & The Maths Monster Workshop

Creative Approaches to Maths CPD

This popular session gives teachers an opportunity to explore a range of proven, highly engaging, creative methodologies for teaching and

Our Extraordinary World of Maths Teaching Resources give you everything you need to deliver your own Creative Maths day! available to purchase and download from www.ascreativesconnect.com/ Choose from: The Race into Space, The Riddle of the Sphinx, Times Tables Trattoria and The Benefactor. All available as individual packages (£100.00). You can also add on the Family Maths pack with any resource for just £10 (usually priced 45.00). The resources have been designed to allow teachers to take up the narrative and support their pupils in exploring the worlds we’ve created. These packages include all the resources required to deliver your own themed maths experiences from Reception to Year 6 / P1 - P7 - offering fantastic value for money!

"We have had a brilliant week exploring Ancient Egypt. We solved brilliant literacy and numeracy challenge, Riddle of the Sphinx! Also excavated treasure and spelling words, built tombs, role-played Pharaohs and so much more!" Woodmuir Primary