Gameboards to support the learning of 2D, 3D and Polygon shapes. Provided in both COLOUR and BLACK AND WHITE. 2D SHAPES: Game 1 - circle, square, triangle, diamond, rectangle, oval. Game 2 - star, trapezoid, heart, parallelogram, cross, crescent. 3D SHAPES: cone, cube, sphere, cylinder, pyramid, cuboid. Also included is a gameboard where the word 'cuboid' is replaced with 'rectangular prism'. REGULAR POLYGONS: pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, nonagon, decagon. ** 4 gameboards in total (plus extra 3D shapes one with the alternate word). HOW TO PLAY: Roll the dice, read the word, find the picture and put a counter on it. The first person to get 4 of their counters in a row is the winner. EQUIPMENT NEEDED: one dice (numbered 1-6) and counters for each player. NUMBER OF PLAYERS: works best with 2 players. © Suzanne Welch Teaching Resources

A set of 24 ‘growing’ or ‘extending’ pattern cards for use in Algebra math lessons. Print friendly – black and white. This resource contains: 24 growing pattern cards (3 different formats – see below) Student recording sheet Answer sheet – for the cards with a missing pattern in the sequence. The set of growing pattern cards are provided in 3 different formats. Simply print the format you want to use. • Identify the missing pattern in the sequence and record it on the sheet provided (cards are numbered 1-24). • Identify the growing pattern and draw the next one in the sequence (cards are numbered 1-24) • Identify the growing pattern and draw the next one in the sequence (cards are not numbered, allowing you more freedom in their use) © Suzanne Welch Teaching Resources

A fun set of word pattern strips. Use as a literacy task or make it part of your algebra unit when looking at patterns in math. This resource contains 12 x Strips to identify the pattern and continue it. 12 x Strips to find the missing word Pattern reference (teacher guide) Student recording sheet and teacher answer sheet (for the ‘find the missing word’ strips) A blank template for students to make up their own word patterns. The set of word pattern strips are provided in 2 different formats. Simply print the format you want to use. For example: • Cat, duck, cow, dog, camel, dragon… • Cat, duck, ___, dog, camel, dragon … So there are 12 different patterns and 24 different strips. There are many different possible answers for all of the word patterns in this resource, but the answer must follow the ‘rule’. For example, in the list above, any animal that begins with the letter ‘c’ would fit in the gap. © Suzanne Welch Teaching Resources

12 fun pattern strips that can be used during an algebra unit in math. Includes all of the resources that you will need for an engaging lesson. Simply print and you’re ready to go! This resource includes: • 12 pattern strips • Pattern reference (ABCD pattern guide) • Task card – “Can you identify the pattern and continue it?” • 12 toy heads (6 on a page. Use these as support materials) • Recording sheet – students identify the sequence and record the next head. • Recording sheet – students identify the sequence and record the next 4 heads. • Answer sheets for both recording sheets. • Toy head strip template - students can make up their own sequences. • Plain strip template The patterns are: AB, ABC, ABCD, ABBC, AAB, ABB, ABBCC, AABC, ABCB, ABCC, AABB, ABBA. © Suzanne Welch Teaching Resources

Celebrate the Māori New Year with this activity that includes a math focus (parabolic curves). Parabolic Curves – draw a series of straight intersecting lines between dots on the template and watch curves magically appear! Super-fun and engaging. 4 DIFFERENT TYPES OF STARS: ♦ 4-point ♦ 5-point ♦ 6-point ♦ 8-point 4 ACTIVITY OPTIONS: ♦ Create the star and write a fact about Matariki in the box underneath. ♦ Create the star on the circle template, cut it out and glue on a coloured piece of paper/card. Type or write a fact about Matariki and glue it underneath. ♦ Create the star on the circle template. Cut it out and glue it onto some card. Write a fact about Matariki on the back and hang it. ♦ Use the example stars as a colouring activity only. Display any way you wish. INCLUDED: ♦ Instructions. ♦ 4, 5, 6, 8 star templates with box to write in underneath ♦ 4, 5, 6, 8 star templates in circle ♦ 4, 5, 6, 8 star templates in circle with lines already drawn INSTRUCTIONS: Easy-to-follow instructions are included. One instruction is written and shown on an A4 size page so they are great to show via a data projector if you have one. The pattern is very simple (eg. join dot 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, etc). A black ball-point pen and coloured pencils are recommended for completing this activity. Please note that some of the templates included in this resource are also found in one of my other resources: STAR ART – using parabolic curves. ********************************************************************** © Suzanne Welch Teaching Resources

A ‘Fun with a Ruler’ art project for your students to complete leading up to Remembrance Day / Memorial Day / Armistice Day / Anzac Day. This project involves your students ruling straight lines between 2 dots on a template, to create a poppy. Your students could write something in the petals before colouring (eg facts, opinons, a 4 line poem, etc). Display them together to make a 'poppy patchwork quilt'. Included: ♦ Template – black dots ♦ Template – light grey dots ♦ Example – black/white ♦ Instructions ♦ Teacher notes Level of Difficulty: Your students need to be able to use a ruler to draw straight lines between 2 points (the curves are made with straight lines … it’s like magic!). The design looks more complicated than it actually is. Concentration is required, but the actual process is not difficult. A pattern is repeated 8 times. Instructions: Simple, clear, easy-to-follow instructions are provided. One instruction per page (image and a sentence). Display the instructions via a data projector if you have access to one. Otherwise print and enlarge them and/or demonstrate on an enlarged template. Equipment: You need a ruler and a pen (black works best). Something to colour with (eg coloured pencils, watercolours, felt tip markers, chalk pastels, dye, etc) Size: The artwork measures approximately 17cm x 17cm. Designed on A4 size paper. Keywords: string art, parabolic curves, math, geometry, patterns, war, symbolism, veteran, © Suzanne Welch Teaching Resources