I have been a teaching principal in a small rural school for the last 3 years. Before this I have over 10 years teaching experience teaching students ranging in age 5 through to 12 and have loved every minute.
“Students are engaged, motivated and keen to succeed. They take responsibility for their learning and increasingly know about themselves as learners. They stay on task, work well together and help each other. Positive and respectful interactions between students underpin learning”. Educ
I have been a teaching principal in a small rural school for the last 3 years. Before this I have over 10 years teaching experience teaching students ranging in age 5 through to 12 and have loved every minute.
“Students are engaged, motivated and keen to succeed. They take responsibility for their learning and increasingly know about themselves as learners. They stay on task, work well together and help each other. Positive and respectful interactions between students underpin learning”. Educ
Are you looking for a fun Earth Day and Spring CSI Math Mystery to engage your students in multiplication and division? Then these math activities and worksheets are for you. This math game is perfect for Earth Day and math in April and May.
Capture your students attention with this fun CSI Math Mystery activity by taking them on a journey to solve math problems and puzzles. Students narrow down the possible options by completing the activities and marking them off until one person is left. Can you solve the mystery?
This case includes multiplication and division problems up to their 12 times table. Answers are included
Math Mysteries are an independent escape room or crack-the-code type of fun math activity where instead of using locks, students identify suspects with puzzles and word problems.
Thank you
Kiwiland
Mini Math Mysteries are engaging math activities that are designed to be done in one class period. There are 5 x Math Mysteries in this pack. At the top of each page is a story to set the scene of the mystery, students then answer 16 questions to narrow down the suspects and options until they have solved these daily math questions.
This resource contains
5 x Color Addition and Subtraction Integers math mysteries
5 x Black and White versions of the same mysteries
5 x Answer pages
1 x Teacher instruction page for a print and go activity
These Adding and Subtracting Integers worksheets provides an opportunity to practice mathematical skills as well as problem solving skills in a more practical context and focused on positive and negative numbers. The high interest topics in these mysteries are also highly motivating for this age group and will capture their imagination.
These math mysteries are designed for sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Could also be used with struggling ninth grade students that need a little extra work and reinforcement . I also leave some of the mysteries for my sub teacher.
Math Mysteries are an independent escape room (or crack the code) type of activity where instead of using locks, students identify suspects with puzzles and word problems . This mystery is perfect all year round, start of school, end of year and any season. (fall, spring, summer and winter). Also great for Halloween, Christmas and Easter time.
Mini Math Mysteries are engaging math activities that are designed to be done in one class period. There are 5 x Math Mysteries in this pack. At the top of each page is a story to set the scene of the mystery, students then answer 16 questions to narrow down the suspects and options until they have solved these daily math questions.
This resource contains
5 x Color three digit addition and subtraction with regrouping math mysteries
5 x Black and White versions of the same mysteries three-digit mysteries
5 x Answer pages (Marking Key)
1 x Teacher instruction page for a print and go activity
1 x Color in page for Early Finishers
Mini Math Mysteries Included
Teacher Toad
Trick or Treat Teacher
Cat Friend
Under the Costume
Costume Competition
These 3-Digit addition and subtraction with Regrouping worksheets provides an opportunity to practice mathematical skills as well as problem solving skills in a more practical context. The high interest topics of ghosts, zombies and witches in these mysteries are also highly motivating for this age group and will capture their imagination.
These math mysteries are designed for second, third and fourth grade students. Could also be used with struggling fifth grade students that need a little extra work and reinforcement in adding and subbing. I also leave some of the mysteries for my sub teacher.
Math Mysteries are an independent escape room (or crack the code) type of activity where instead of using locks, students identify suspects with puzzles and word problems . This mystery is perfect all year round, start of school, end of year and any season. (fall, spring, summer and winter). But has been specifically for Halloween in October.
Mini Math Mysteries are engaging math activities that are designed to be done in one class period. There are 5 x Math Mysteries in this pack. At the top of each page is a story to set the scene of the mystery, students then answer 16 questions to narrow down the suspects and options until they have solved these daily math questions.
This resource contains
5 x Color four digit addition and subtraction with regrouping math mysteries
5 x Black and White versions of the same mysteries four-digit mysteries
5 x Answer pages (Marking Key)
1 x Teacher instruction page for a print and go activity
1 x Color in page for Early Finishers
These 4-Digit addition and subtraction with Regrouping worksheets provides an opportunity to practice mathematical skills as well as problem solving skills in a more practical context. The high interest topics of ghosts, zombies and witches in these mysteries are also highly motivating for this age group and will capture their imagination.
These math mysteries are designed for second, third and fourth grade students. Could also be used with struggling fifth grade students that need a little extra work and reinforcement in adding and subbing. I also leave some of the mysteries for my sub teacher.
Math Mysteries are an independent escape room (or crack the code) type of activity where instead of using locks, students identify suspects with puzzles and word problems . This mystery is perfect all year round, start of school, end of year and any season. (fall, spring, summer and winter). But has been specifically designed for adding and subtracting on Halloween in October.
The Mad King is coming. He has been laying waste to all of the villages as he attacks them. Plundering each village in turn, burning their crops and killing all who oppose him. You have heard that your village is next. He has sent a spy to your village to uncover how many soldiers live there and what defenses the village has. Can your class stop him.
This is a CSI themed Math Mystery. This activity will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve problems and puzzles. Students narrow down the suspects by completing the activities and marking them off from the suspect list until one person is left. The problems in this math mystery focus on Grade Four an Five “Operations & Algebraic Thinking” and “Number & Operations in Base Ten”.
This case includes
Clue 1: Division problems up to 12
Clue 2: Addition of 4-digit numbers with regrouping.
Clue 3: Multiplication up to 12
Clue 4: Recall of basic facts addition and subtraction
Clue 5: More Division Problems.
Answer sheets are included
With the Rugby World Cup 2019 around the corner a quick and easy wordsearch to get the students involved or to give out to early finishers.
There are 2 words searches. First is the countries in the world cup and second the positions in the game.
Just print and go.
This CSI Space themed math mystery activity will capture your students imagination. This is a great, fun and engaging resource to practice multiplication, division, addition, and mapping skills with your students . Students follow the clues to solve the mystery as they discover a strange alien object in space.
This adventure includes
Clue 1: Multiplication Maze
Clue 2: Addition of single digit number to double digit numbers (with regrouping)
Clue 3: Mapping Using Coordinates on a grid with one quadrant
Clue 4: Division Puzzle with code and key
Clue 5: Subtraction from 100
Answer sheets are included with these activities.
Bonus Wordfind is included for early finishers
If your students like space, missions, astronauts, maybe you are doing a planet or moon landing or phases study. If your looking at Neil Armstrong or celebrating the Apollo 11 launch and the moon landing anniversary then this resource if perfect for you.
This CSI Space themed math mystery activity will capture your students imagination. This is a great, fun and engaging resource to practice multiplication, division, addition, and mapping skills with your students . Students follow the clues to solve the mystery and discover a secret base on Mars.
This adventure includes
Clue 1: Mapping Using Coordinates
Clue 2: Addition of single digit number to double digit numbers (with regrouping)
Clue 3: Division Puzzle with code and key
Clue 4: Multiplication Maze
Clue 5: Multiplication matching puzzle (questions like 5x60)
Answer sheets are included with these activities.
Bonus Wordfind is included for early finishers
If your students like space, missions, astronauts, maybe you are doing a planet or moon landing or phases study. If your looking at Neil Armstrong or celebrating the Apollo 11 launch and the moon landing anniversary then this resource if perfect for you.
This Rugby World Cup 2019 bunting includes the flags of all 20 countries in the competition.It is the perfect way to celebrate the rugby in Japan. Decorate your class up to celebrate your students favourite team.
It includes 2 versions; one with country names and the other without. I have also categorized them into their pools. Kids love trying to guess which flag belongs to what country
In 2019, there are 20 countries participating including; Ireland, Scotland, Russia, Samoa, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Namibia, Canada, England, France, Argentina, USA, Tonga, Australia, Wales, Georgia, Fiji, Uruguay and the host country Japan. So whether you an an All Black, Wallaby, or a Springbok come and enjoy the fun.
This CSI Space themed math mystery activity will capture your students imagination. This is a great, fun and engaging resource to practice multiplication, division, addition, and mapping skills with your students . Students follow the clues to solve the mystery and discover where the secret moon bases leader is located.
This adventure includes
Clue 1: Multiplication matching puzzle (questions like 5x60)
Clue 2: Division Puzzle with code and key
Clue 3: Mapping Using Coordinates
Clue 4: Multiplication Maze
Clue 5: Addition of single digit number to double digit numbers (with regrouping)
Answer sheets are included with these activities.
If your students like space, missions, astronauts, maybe you are doing a planet or moon landing or phases study. This resource if perfect for you.
This CSI Back to School themed math mystery activity will capture your students imagination. This is a great, fun and engaging resource to practice multiplication, division, addition, and mapping skills with your students . Students follow the clues to solve the mystery and discover where the alien teacher is from.
This adventure includes
Clue 1: Mapping Using Coordinates
Clue 2: Subtracting 2 digit numbers from one hundred
Clue 3: Multiplication Maze
Clue 4: Addition of single digit number to double digit numbers (with regrouping)
Clue 5: Multiplication matching puzzle (questions like 5x60)
I have also included a bonus word search fro early finishers.
Answer sheets are included with these activities.
Students love Escape Rooms and Rugby. Combine them and it is a hit. Capture their imaginations with this rugby themed escape room specifically designed with the Rugby World Cup in mind.
Students will read and learn about the origins of rugby, how to play, information on the cup, and its 2019 host Japan. After reading the material, students need to solve 5 puzzles based around each section of text in an escape room style format. This is also a fun way to develop and practice reading comprehension.
For those of you knew to escape rooms, instructions are given on how to set up and deliver this program. There is very little preparation to be done, but basically some printing, cutting and laminating which should take less than 20 minutes. On the day, all you need to do is group the students and scatter the the texts and clues around the room, then sit back back and watch the students have a blast.
In 2019, there are 20 countries participating including; Ireland, Scotland, Russia, Samoa, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Namibia, Canada, England, France, Argentina, USA, Tonga, Australia, Wales, Georgia, Fiji, Uruguay and the host country Japan. So whether you an an All Black, Wallaby, or a Springbok come and enjoy the fun.
Students love Escape Rooms and Fortnite. Combine them and it is a hit. Capture their imagination with this escape room and get the students excited for learning.
This Fortnite Escape Room can work for both individuals and groups. I typically print off the clues in color, laminate them for durability, and scatter them around the room. I place the students in groups of 2-4. The students work their way around the clues solving them and putting the answers on the students page (which I double side, as it has the story on one side and a space for the answers on the other). When they have finished they check back in with the teacher to confirm if they are correct. I typically give them a chocolate at this stage (but that is up to you)
The Story:
As the storm finishes closing in you decide to check your supplies before heading off again. You notice your supplies are running low. You need to find gear quickly.
You hear the familiar beeping sound that signifies a supply drop is about to occur. Looking up at the sky you begin searching for the weather balloon that will have a supply crate attached to it.
Spotting the supply crate, you watch it fall gradually to the ground. Everybody knows, that seeing a loot crate is one thing, getting to it and opening it is another.
What? This supply crate is locked! Solve the clues to reveal the code so that you can discover what loot is in the crate.
The Puzzles:
Puzzle 1: A grid logic puzzle
Puzzle 2: A cryptogram
Puzzle 3: 4 digit addition and subtraction problems
Puzzle 4: Following Directions
Puzzle 5: Reading charts and graphs
Puzzle 6: Multiple single digit addition and subtraction
Puzzle 7: Hundreds Board with multiples, addition and subtraction
Puzzle 8: Algebra Puzzle
Puzzle 9: Addition hexagon
Puzzle 10: Addition circles
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Students love Escape Rooms and Easter. Combine them and it is a hit. Capture their imagination with this escape room and get the students excited for learning. A perfect way to celebrate Easter and Spring.
This Easter Escape Room can work for both individuals and groups. I typically print off the clues in color, laminate them for durability, and scatter them around the room. I place the students in groups of 2-4. The students work their way around the clues solving them and putting the answers on the students page (which I double side, as it has the story on one side and a space for the answers on the other). When they have finished they check back in with the teacher to confirm if they are correct. I typically give them an Easter Egg at this stage (but that is up to you).
The Story:
You have turned up at school and your lovely teacher has bought an Easter egg each for the whole class!! The whole class cheers in anticipation of the chocolate goodness. As the teacher reaches into their basket they discover it is empty of Easter eggs . In its place is a safe which requires a numbered code to open. Next to the safe are 10 clues. Solve the clues to reveal the code so that you can discover what is in the safe.
The Puzzles:
Puzzle 1: A grid logic puzzle
Puzzle 2: A cryptogram
Puzzle 3: 4 digit addition and subtraction problems
Puzzle 4: Following Directions
Puzzle 5: Reading charts and graphs
Puzzle 6: Multiple single digit addition and subtraction
Puzzle 7: Hundreds Board with multiples, addition and subtraction
Puzzle 8: Algebra Puzzle
Puzzle 9: Addition hexagon
Puzzle 10: Addition circles
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Everyone has an opinion. Help your students develop theirs with these Would You Rather cards. I have have included a recording sheet so that it encourages students to think about both sides to an argument, write which side they believe in, and share it with others.
I have used them, both, as a class activity and for early finishers. The students simply choose a card and grab a pre-printed recording sheet and off they go. It makes the perfect addition to your Daily 5 work, and reading and writing centers.
There are 40 cards to choose from. I simply print them off, laminate, and cut them to size. I have also included 2 versions of the task cards to choose from. First being an ink heavy version and the second a version that is more printer friendly.
This American Sign Language poster is the perfect reference point for both yourself and the class to begin learning sign language or reinforce what what you have taught.
There are 4 different vibrantly colored posters to choose from, alongside a black and white version that you could print onto colored paper.
This poster is a large 17" x 11" which makes it easier to shrink down to other paper sizes
This CSI Fortnite themed math mystery will capture your students imagination. This is a great, fun and engaging resource to practice multiplication, division, addition, and mapping skills with your students . Students follow the clues to solve the mystery and discover where the best way to get to the supply crate. (the students will know what this means).
This adventure includes
Clue 1: Multiplication Maze
Clue 2: Division Puzzle with code and key
Clue 3: Mapping Using Coordinates
Clue 4: Addition of single digit number to double digit numbers (with regrouping)
Clue 5: Multiplication matching puzzle
Answer sheets are included.
This is a great, fun and engaging resource to practice addition and subtraction with your students . It is a themed St Patrick’s Day Math Mystery where students follow the clues to solve the mystery and discover where the secret hidden treasure is (although could be used all year round).
This adventure includes
Clue 1: Mapping Using Coordinates
Clue 2: Addition of single digit number to double digit numbers (with regrouping)
Clue 3: Subtraction of double digit numbers from 100
Clue 4: Addition of double digit numbers
Clue 5: Addition to make 100
Answer sheets are included.
This is a great, fun and engaging resource to practice fractions with your students. It is a themed Math Mystery where students follow the clues to solve the mystery and discover where the secret hidden treasure is.
This adventure includes
Clue 1: Fraction of a whole number
Clue 2: Matching mixed fractions to improper fractions
Clue 3: Simplifying and finding equivalent fractions
Clue 4: Ordering fractions from biggest to smallest
Clue 5: Converting improper fractions to mixed fractions
Answer sheets are included.
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This great winter snow themed CSI Math Mystery is perfect for those cold snow days to warm the students minds up.
The students follow the clues to solve the mystery and uncover who the person is that built a snowman at your school.
This case includes
Clue 1: Addition to 100
Clue 2: Mapping using coordinates
Clue 3: Addition of 3 digit numbers
Clue 4: Subtraction of 2 digit numbers
Clue 5: Missing number that adds up to 100
Answer sheets are included.