Eggy Eighths Worksheets provide a playful and engaging way for students to practise modelling eighths of objects, lengths, and collections. With a fun Humpty Dumpty theme, this resource makes learning about fractions exciting and accessible, helping students grasp the concept of equal partitioning in multiple contexts.

The worksheets feature four unique eighths activities designed to build conceptual understanding. Students will colour one eighth of the King’s horses, divide a hay bale into eighths, split a rectangular path into eighths, and follow Humpty Dumpty’s instructions to colour his eggs. These varied tasks ensure students explore fractions visually, practically, and creatively.

With three differentiated levels provided, this resource caters for a range of student abilities, making it suitable for both core instruction and extension work. No preparation is required beyond printing, so it can be used immediately for whole-class lessons, small group activities, or independent practice. The Humpty Dumpty theme brings fun and familiarity, making it a memorable fractions lesson.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and represent one-eighth of shapes, collections, and lengths
• ✅ Practise equal partitioning through varied activities
• ✅ Develop visual and practical strategies for working with eighths
• ✅ Apply fraction concepts in themed, story-based contexts
• ✅ Strengthen mathematical vocabulary and reasoning

What’s Included:

• Eggy Eighths Worksheets with 4 themed activities
• Three differentiated versions to support all learning levels
• Humpty Dumpty-inspired illustrations for engaging practice

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets
• Crayons, markers, or coloured pencils for colouring tasks
• Scissors (optional for modelling division)

How to Use:

1. Introduce the theme by connecting to the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme.
2. Guide students through dividing collections, shapes, and lengths into eighths.
3. Encourage independent completion of the differentiated worksheets.
4. Use completed tasks as discussion starters to reinforce the concept of equal parts.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during a fractions unit to introduce or consolidate eighths
• 💡 Incorporate into Numeracy Rotations for small group practice
• 💡 Display student work as part of a themed maths wall
• 💡 Pair with a storytelling session of Humpty Dumpty for cross-curricular links

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Differentiate by assigning the core, simplified, or extension worksheet as needed
• 💛 Laminate worksheets for repeated use with whiteboard markers
• 💛 Provide manipulatives like counters or string for visualising eighths
• 💛 Use real-life connections, such as food items, to model eighths concretely

Eggy Eighths Worksheets are a fun and effective way to help students understand fractions in a playful setting. This resource is a great accompaniment to the Halves, Quarters & Eighths Task Card PACKAGE.