Looking for a fun STEM challenge for your students? Easy prep and loads of fun!! Kids just love to make and throw paper planes! Did you know that National Paper Plane Day is celebrated each year on MAY 26TH?? A great way to get some sneaky fitness in as your kids run around retrieving their planes Relaxation- origami is a proven relaxation technique with hidden health benefits Bonding and healthy competition Design challenges- encourage your students to test their designs and search the internet for different plans and models. What improvements worked? Great to use as a research tool and introduction to the topic of flight. What is included in this resource? -This resource comes with a powerpoint presentation to share with your students with clickable links to take you to some fabulous YouTube demonstrations of varying levels of difficulty, to encourage and challenge your students -The worksheets use informal, metric and imperial measurement depending on which country you are in or which age group you are working with. -A versatile resource which can be used for both math and science lessons -View preview for complete information! What people are saying about this resource "My students loved using these resources to learn about scientific methods. I had students learn about the steps of the scientific method and make their hypotheses before creating and flying the airplanes. " “This was a great end of the year activity that I was able to easily adapt for use with my 7th grade students. They loved it!” “Turn their hobby into a learning opportunity!!” “Great resource, easy to implement and engaging!” This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

A Google Sites escape room is like a digital adventure that you can do on the internet. It’s kind of like a game where you solve puzzles and riddles, but all the action happens on a special website made by Google. Instead of using locks and keys in real life, you use your brain and clicks to unlock new parts of the adventure. It’s a cool way to have fun and challenge yourself online! Click to explore the room for clues that will help you find the correct codes to unlock the room. Each clue will bring you one step closer to unlocking the door and heading home. When you find them add your codes to the Locks below. Be sure to use CAPITAL LETTERS

Embark on a Creative Journey with “Make Your Own Map” Activity! Transform your classroom into a realm of imagination and learning with our captivating “Make Your Own Map” activity! This hands-on experience invites students to become cartographers, designing their own unique maps complete with personalized furniture and vibrant colors. Teacher-Friendly Instructions: Equip each student with a classroom map template and a generously sized sheet of construction paper. With glue, scissors, and creativity in hand, students are ready to embark on an exciting journey of map-making. Step-by-Step Creativity: Take the adventure a step further with our detailed instructions. Cut out the map key and tracing templates provided. By gluing the map key into the corner of the construction paper, students set the stage for their map-making masterpiece. Spatial Exploration: Encourage spatial awareness as students trace around the templates to draw in furniture and other objects. This step not only enhances their mapping skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of spatial relationships and design. Personalization Galore: Let creativity shine! Students label and color each item, infusing their maps with personality and flair. From desks and chairs to bookshelves and more, every element becomes a canvas for self-expression. Skill-Building Fun: Beyond the joy of creativity, this activity nurtures essential skills. From fine motor skills involved in cutting and tracing to critical thinking as students plan their map layouts, it’s an enriching experience that seamlessly integrates learning and fun. Why Choose Our “Make Your Own Map” Activity? Comprehensive Kit: Classroom map template, construction paper, glue, and scissors – everything needed for an engaging activity. Step-by-Step Guidance: Clear instructions make it easy for teachers and students to follow along. Spatial Understanding: Develop spatial awareness through hands-on exploration. Personalized Learning: Every map is a unique expression of a student’s creativity. Skill Development: Enhance fine motor skills, critical thinking, and artistic expression. Transform your classroom into a hub of creativity and exploration with the “Make Your Own Map” activity. Watch as students bring their unique visions to life on paper, creating a map that reflects not just geography but a world of imagination!

Unlock the world of maps with our comprehensive Mapping Resource – the ultimate toolkit for educators! Dive into engaging lessons, interactive activities, and captivating videos that make teaching cartography a breeze. Contents: Table of Contents: Navigate seamlessly through a well-organized structure. Suggested Teaching Activities: Fuel creativity with hands-on and immersive learning experiences. Features of a Map: Uncover the secrets of maps with detailed insights. Create an Imaginary Map: Ignite imagination as students craft their own world on paper. Compass Points: Master directional skills with a focus on north, south, east, and west. Display Posters of Compass Points: Reinforce learning with visually appealing resources. Reading a Map Grid: Develop spatial awareness through practical exercises. Exit Test Yourself Questions: Assess comprehension and retention effortlessly. Why Teachers Will Love It: Say goodbye to hours of prep! This Mapping Resource is a teacher’s dream, offering a low-prep solution packed with engaging content. Elevate your lessons with integrated videos that bring maps to life, making learning both enjoyable and educational. Watch as your students grasp the concepts effortlessly, thanks to our carefully curated materials. Who This Product Is For: Ideal for educators looking to spice up their geography lessons, this resource caters to: New teachers seeking a comprehensive guide to map-related topics. Busy educators in need of a low-prep solution for dynamic lessons. Geography enthusiasts aiming to create a memorable “Teach Like a Pirate Day.” Teachers planning a captivating unit on PIRATES, blending adventure with education. Any educator looking to inspire creativity and critical thinking through map exploration. Bonus: This resource is part of a larger bundle, providing even more value for teachers looking to expand their educational arsenal. Use it to anchor a thrilling unit on PIRATES or create an unforgettable “Teach Like a Pirate Day” experience. Set sail for educational excellence with our Mapping Resource!

Now includes additional resources....Behaviour management booklet and Attention Getters. Since first compiling this resource in 2010, the classroom of the 21st Century has changed rapidly. Collaboration amongst teachers has also evolved, whether it be through Facebook, Blogging, Weeblies , Wiki spaces, Livebinder, Symbaloo, Twitter, Pinterest etc. There is so much on the internet now that at times it can become consuming and slightly overwhelming. I have included more website links and included a description of each website and what you will find there which is new. The activities remain the same. I have been building up my Pinterest Boards, so have included links to them within the book. Hope that you enjoy the layout. After 30 years of teaching, I thought it was well overdue to start sharing all those gems that you use in your day to day teaching that help make learning more meaningful and fun. I began to build a resource kit for myself when I began casual teaching, and then I realised just how many ideas and activities I had been using over the years. I have spent many hours searching through websites, searching books for great ideas and activities. I have now collected and compiled my book of activities and hints for casual teachers ...... A survival Kit to take with you when the phone rings, and you aren't sure what to take with you. The eBook can be used with any storage, to access when you need a quick activity or weblink. Copyright is granted to print off 1 copy for personal classroom use. (Please respect copyright and do not share or attempt to sell PDF, or print hard multiple copies)

Unlock the World of Numbers with our Interactive Comparisons Challenge! Embark on a journey of numerical discovery with our dynamic PowerPoint show! Tailored for progression through 20 questions, this interactive resource challenges students to master the art of comparing numbers using greater than, less than, and equal to symbols. Key Features: You will receive a zip file with the PDF version and the powerpoint show Critical Thinking Adventure: Engage young minds in a captivating exploration of numbers. The activity prompts students to analyze and compare different number models, fostering critical thinking skills in a playful setting. Progressive Learning: The PowerPoint show operates seamlessly, guiding students through a series of 20 carefully curated questions. Success in answering a question propels them to the next challenge, ensuring a progressive learning experience. Immediate Feedback: Embrace a culture of learning through feedback. If a student answers correctly, they seamlessly progress to the next question. If an answer is incorrect, a gentle reminder appears, redirecting them to give it another go.

A Social Narrative is an effective way to teach children how to navigate a new situation, such as starting school or preschool or in this instance, safely crossing the road. Social Narratives can help children understand what to expect at school or preschool and they can be used to support orientation, which is particularly useful when children and families are not able to be on-site.  Encouraging children to try using independence in problem solving in situations where safety is a prime concern, is a common social skill that needs to be frequently addressed.  As educators we need to explicitly teach these skills. This story can be used to help children to broaden their confidence, and to make safe and independent choices when crossing the road.

Calculate the number of circles on a pop fidget by counting the rows or columns to help determine the total number. A fun way to practice multiplication and addition strategies. Need help finding ideas to engage your students with Multiplication and Arrays? Use POP IT Fidgets for your math class! Try these Math Task Cards with Pop its- Arrays. Use these Pop Fidget challenges in your math centers, small groups, game days, or extension activities. Poppers are a great tool to help motivate students with basic operations in math! Easy to Print & Go! Comes in COLOR PDF and PowerPoint versions This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

Do you need a set of Real life Pictures for Number talks in your classrooms? Then this is the set for you The value of using authentic images in your math lessons and rotations-Mathematics educators have long known that engaging students in visual representations of mathematics is extremely helpful for their learning. Utilizing imagery and visual memory can be very helpful when learning mathematics such as proportions. A single picture can help a student define and remember a concept, or it can even help them to recall the steps required to compute a problem. -Students need daily opportunities to engage with mathematical ideas in purposeful and playful ways. -They provide time for authentic, independent practice that connects to what they have learned through whole class quality instruction. -Students need opportunities to develop the core and curricular competencies. Through the ‘doing’ of the mathematics, students will be building their confidence of themselves as mathematicians and seeing the connection of mathematics to  their world. -They give students choice, which increases motivation and fosters a positive disposition towards Mathematics. -They give teachers an opportunity to meet with students one-on-one or in small groups to provide explicit instruction, engage in guided math, and/or have conferences. The images are divided into 5 sets with teaching suggestions for each one. -Set 1- Arrays and Multiplication. Tesselations -Set 2- Working mathematically -Set 3- Growing Patterns -Set 4- Estimation -Set 5 - Shape and Design -Set 6- Graphing and interpreting data from images -Set 7- Coordinates and mapping What people have said about this product Extremely satisfied "We used this resource to get students in a routine during the beginning of math sessions during virtual learning. I post the picture and ask the students, “What do you see?” They describe the objects, count them, talk about patterns and many other mathematical concepts and ideas. It’s great to get kids talking to each other and warmed up for the day. " “This is a great and engaging resource to review Math concepts!” "This was very helpful but also challenging " -The best part? This resource requires NO PREP and is easy to use. You will receive a Zip file which has both a PDF and PowerPoint version of this resource. Please ensure that you have the software to open such files. This set comprises a Powerpoint and PDF presentation with teacher notes to accompany them This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

Are you looking for a fun and engaging activity to reinforce doubles and near doubles facts? -This product is perfect for teaching your students doubles facts, doubles plus one, -The product includes: fun coloring sheets in both UK and US spelling versions complete with answer sheets -Learning by coloring is a non threatening way to practice number facts, and the answer keys let your kiddos know straight away that they are correct. -These would be suitable for kinder to grade 2 depending on the ability of your students. Ideal for use with fast finishers homework tasks math centres extension tasks Substitute or Relief teachers will love these as much as their students What is included in this pack? -There are 12 different designs to choose from and vary in complexity from double 2’s to double 12’s -UK and US spelling -Answer sheets included What people are saying about this resource This was a great and quick activity to do for an informal assessment. It was exactly what I needed. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I really loved this resource, however it was a little too hard for my class at the time of year that it was given… really like it and recommend it! WOW!! This is an amazing resource. Cute product. My student is obsessed with cats and enjoyed coloring them. My students loved it and begged for more. This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

A Google Sites escape room is like a digital adventure that you can do on the internet. It’s kind of like a game where you solve puzzles and riddles, but all the action happens on a special website made by Google. Instead of using locks and keys in real life, you use your brain and clicks to unlock new parts of the adventure. It’s a cool way to have fun and challenge yourself online! Click to explore the beach for clues that will help you find the correct codes to unlock each puzzle. Each clue will bring you one step closer to unlocking the clues and heading home from your holiday paradise . When you find them add your codes to the Locks . Be sure to use CAPITAL LETTERS This pack includes worksheets and task cards in case you do not have access to the internet. Recording sheets are included as are images of each of the puzzle cards.Please be sure to watch the video to see everything that is included

Do you struggle to get your kiddos enthused to practise their table facts? Then these board games could be just he answer for your math centers. -Multiplication Center Games and Activities: This collection of printable games contains 11 game boards and cards that review multiplication up to 12 x 12. They are a fun way to help students develop fact fluency. These are PRINT and PLAY games. They require LITTLE PREP. They will be best printed on cardstock or even laminated for longevity. This Multiplication Pack is aimed to develop a deep understanding of multiplication and build fluency with multiplication facts. Editable versions of the playing cards means that you can also use this pack to create other games for different subjects…not just math, but any subject. Be sure to download the PREVIEW FILE and this video to get a closer look! Multiplication Center Activities and Games Included: The bright graphics in these game boards will certainly appeal to a range of age groups. This pack include ; a set of 11 game boards that can be used with any game question cards for all of the tables facts from 2X to 12X game rules and suggestions (These will be found in the attached PDF file) printing tips a fully editable version of the task cards so that you can create your own across all subject areas if you desire. The PowerPoint version enables you to use these game boards on the IWB in conjunction with the cards provided You will receive a zip file with high color graphics (please note there are NO black and white versions of the games available) A 5 page PDF, as well as a 2 page editable PowerPoint. Please note that the dice, counters, squinkies and playing pieces shown in the image previews are not included as part of this set. What people are saying about this resource “My students have enjoyed these games! They always look forward to it! There is a variety of questions and levels of difficulty. I am very pleased with this purchase. Thank you.” “A good resource that my students will enjoy. I really appreciate the editable version you included. I will be able to use these game boards for a variety of subjects. I opened the Editable version first and was confused about how to play the game. The directions are in the PDF file. Thanks so much!” 'Fun game to help with multiplication. " “Great resource to use with my tutoring students. Thank so much!” This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

Your students will find these covers useful all year round. They are designed for lower to middle primary students with easy reference math tools. Paste the hundreds, multiplication charts and number lines on the back cover or inside for easy access. (UK and US spellings included in the pack) You will receive one PDF file

Use these fun Halloween themed subtraction worksheets as an early finishing activity, or to practice subtraction of numbers up to 2. Activities are self correcting, as students are able to compare their finished products to see if they get the same result. Why not check out the addition bundle too, it is available in the $2 shop. Perfect for the younger grades

Teaching notes These slides are perfect for number warm ups or as an extension activity The last two slides are editable so that you can choose your own numbers for this activity, or get the students to create their own number grids to solve. The font used in the making of this resource is AGSorrynotsorry If you wish to purchase it for your own use

This comprehensive kit comprises a set of iPad screen templates with room for writing algorithms underneath. Designed to be laminated for durability and a great addition to your math rotation groups. Also included in this resource is Hundreds Chart Multiplication Chart Number lines to ten and twenty Ten Frames Algorithm Frames for recording results. You will receive a 2 page PDF

This 3 page PDF and Powerpoint bundle, “Fishing for Answers” is a self correcting set of worksheets that would be a handy addition to any teacher toolkit. Suitable for Kindergarten to Year 1, this resource can easily be used to Print off as worksheets or use on the IWB with your students as a PowerPoint presentation. 3 pages of worksheets guaranteed to keep the little ones busy. Any Casual/Supply/Substitute teacher would value these easy to use worksheets. Simply Print and GO

This variety pack is engaging and visually appealing with amazing graphics from The Dancing Crayon. This pack has extension cards for older or more capable students who love a challenge., The number problems are mainly subtraction based, but with some double step challenges to excite the math lovers in your class Included in this set is a gorgeous set of meerkat Thinkboards to help students to work with these number problems. There is a link included for a Google Slides version. This pack contains a PPT, PDF and GOOGLE slide link 2 question cards complee with answer cards

Use these 2 short answer rounding cards to help your students master rounding to the nearest ten through the nearest hundred thousands (CCSS 4.NBT.3). These cards are perfect for test prep and will work well at math centers, stations, for partner work, or with the whole class using a game like Scoot. A student answer sheet is included along with an answer key for self-checking. These task cards are perfect for guided math centers, early finishers, SCOOT, gallery walks, independent work, and more! Each task card is numbered for easy organization . The task cards are available in color and black and white.

This handy poster comes in both color and print friendly formats. Encourage your students to explore all of the rules in the poster and investigate and prove the results to be true. These are not designed to be learned by rote, but as a tool for investigation