What is a Venn Diagram
A Venn diagram visually shows the relationship between a group of different things, allowing children to sort data into two or three circles that overlap in the middle.
A rule is set for each circle, and numbers or objects placed in the overlapping area must follow both rules. Venn diagrams are great for encouraging children to sort objects according to rules.
How to make a Venn Diagram with hula hoops
It would be much easier to draw the circles, but using hula hoops just makes it a bit more fun.
We used a simple example of likes and dislikes with shared likes in the middle, using two hula hoops to make it more visual.
We should really have drawn an outer rectangle encasing both hula hoops. Everything inside the rectangle is the set.
I then let the children use a Venn diagram to sort their Playmobil people according to the colour of their clothes. The figure on the outside doesn’t have green or blue clothes, while the two figures in the overlapping area have both green and blue clothes.
You could make this even more fun by using dinosaurs, food or likes and dislikes.
More Ideas for Maths at Home
Put together a numeracy box for toddlers and preschoolers.
Try one of our science-based maths games.
Suitable for Key Stage 1 Maths
Last Updated on March 27, 2025 by Emma Vanstone
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