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My teaching experience includes teaching students at the Primary and the Middle school levels. I find each teaching experience so unique and a scaffold for further teaching and learning.
As learning is eclectic, I focus on creating resources that are not just practical and meaningful but also fun.
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Hello!
My teaching experience includes teaching students at the Primary and the Middle school levels. I find each teaching experience so unique and a scaffold for further teaching and learning.
As learning is eclectic, I focus on creating resources that are not just practical and meaningful but also fun.
So connect with me to motivate, inspire, and empower.
Laurane @teach2tell.com
Have your students go digital with this fun unit on budgeting that features interactive activities to enable students to plan a budget taking into account earned income, expenses, and a short-term spending goal. This resource is completely editable giving you the flexibility to modify it to suit your students’ needs. You will be able to change spellings, currency format and other written content by overwriting sample content. All clipart is secured in accordance with the artists’ terms of use.
Content
Students will work digitally on the following 4 main activities:
Four tasks that facilitate an understanding of what it means to budget wisely.
a. My Lucky Week
Planning expenses with no relation to income. Students get a feel of expenses
and work with whole and decimal numbers to calculate total cost.
b. On a Budget
Planning expenses in relation to a stipulated income. Students need to determine how to
best budget to keep their expenses less than the given income.
c. Reaching My Goal
Planning expenses in relation to a given income and achieving a short term goal. Students
work out a spending plan to achieve a short-term goal.
d. My Personal Budget
Drawing up a personal budget plan on the basis of personal income received and wants.
students determine the feasibility of a budget plan through constructed reflection.
** Also included is a booklet cover if you would like to print students’ work and compile
and task sheets, posters (colour and blackline) in an editable Power Point file.
Other Activities
Creation of Bar Graphs to show differences and comparisons in expenditure for the budgeting activities. Graphs are linked to charts in Google sheets. Students will be able to input their data to automatically reflect graph creation. Instructions are in the slide notes pane.
Making wise choices from the Dream Collection Catalogue to achieve a short term goal.
Constructive reflection on a budget plan with emphasis on spending patterns.
Self-assessment, peer assessment, and teacher assessment using rubrics as a tool.
SETUP AND USEAGE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED IN FILE.
These 70 posters on fractions will be an effective visual teaching and reference aid in your classroom.
POSTERS ON:
Wholes and Halves x 4
Fourths x 9; Quarters x 9
Thirds x 7
Fifths x 8
Sixths x 9
Eighths x 11
Tenths x 13
BUDGETING: FINANCIAL PLANNING AND GRAPHING: FINANCIAL LITERACY
This fun unit on budgeting features interactive activities to enable students to plan a budget taking into account earned income, expenses and a short-term spending goal.
All written content in this unit is editable providing you with the flexibility to modify the resource to meet your students’ needs. You will be able to change all written content (spellings, currency format etc) - simply type inside the text box in the editable Power Point file. A Pdf file is also included if you do not wish to make any changes. All clipart is locked in accordance with the artists’ terms of use. Font is embedded.
Content
This unit comprises of the following activities: Four tasks that facilitate an understanding of what it means to budget wisely.
➀ My Lucky Week (editable)
Planning expenses with no relation to income. Students get a feel of expenses and work with decimal numbers to calculate total cost.
➁ On a Budget (editable)
Planning expenses in relation to a stipulated income. Students need to determine how to best budget to keep their expenses less than the given income.
➂ Reaching My Goal (editable)
Planning expenses in relation to a given income and achieving a short term goal. Students work out a spending plan to achieve a short-term goal.
➃ My Personal Budget (editable)
Drawing up a personal budget plan on the basis of personal income received and wants. Students determine the feasibility of a budget plan through constructed reflection.
Other Activities(EDITABLE)
⭐ Creation of Bar Graphs to show differences and comparisons in expenditure for each of the four budgeting activities.
⭐ Making wise choices from the Dream Collection Catalogue to achieve a short term goal.
⭐ Constructive reflection on a budget plan with emphasis on spending patterns.
⭐ Self-assessment, peer assessment and teacher assessment using rubrics as a tool. Choice of two sets of rubrics for each type of assessment are provided. One set has scores allotted to each criteria, while criteria in the other set can be ticked or highlighted.
⭐ Flashcards featuring key mathematical vocabulary when working with planning a financial budget.
⭐ Task sheets feature both coloured and blackline versions.
⭐ Booklet cover (2 options) and a poster defining a ‘budget’ (3 options).
Duration
Each of the four activities in this unit can be completed in one and a half hours over five days. Students may write their reflections and complete self and peer assessments on the fifth day.
WHAT
This unit on fractions features fun fraction interactives that break down and greatly simplify the teaching of fractions. Other than interactive notebook activity sheets, you will also find a fraction game to break the monotony and a 20 questions Fraction test to assess taught content.
WHO
Experience shows that teaching fractions has always been unconsciously challenging, hence the interactives are especially great for the academically challenged as they break down complex material into learnable chunks.
ITEMS/TOPICS INCLUDED:
Fraction Vocabulary
Bulletin Board Display
Fractions of a Shape
Fractions of a Group
Comparing Fractions
Ordering Fractions (Descending Order)
Ordering Fractions (Ascending Order)
Types of Fractions (Equivalent Fractions)
Types of Fractions (Mixed Numbers):
Types of Fractions (Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions)
Simplest Form (lowest terms) of Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
Subtracting Fractions from a Whole
Problem Solving
Fractions on a Number Line
Equivalent Fraction Game
Fraction Test
WHAT ELSE
Equivalent Fraction Snap game comes with instructions to play and a cheat sheet. There is a coloured version as well as a black and white one of the game.
Answer sheets to all activity sheets are included. This is especially handy, as answer sheets can be displayed on the interactive whiteboard for students to self-check. This saves you loads of marking, besides it is an invaluable learning moment as students take note of their mistakes.
Table of contents included to make navigation easier.
Interactive templates are designed to be time-saving as they feature more
learning content and minimise on unnecessary cutting. (8 and 10 flaps)
Clear-cut instructions accompanied with photos for assembling the interactive sheets.
Review addition facts and build number sense with these 32 addition scoot cards featuring a fun Easter theme. A Recording Sheet and answer key is also included. The addition skills reinforced in this pack are:
writing an addition fact for a multiplication sentence
writing an addition sentence for a given array
writing the missing addend in an addition fact.
writing the sum of two given numbers
writing an addition sentence for a given illustration
problem solving using illustrations
There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded and blank sectioned Recording Sheets. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers.
Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types.
SUGGESTED USE
Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students)
Math Centres
Game of Scoot:
There are many variations to the game. Here’s one: Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’.
At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check.
PREPARATION
♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation.
♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet.
♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label.
♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. Glue file folder cover on folder.
Is the Easter Bunny a hare or a rabbit? How many million Peeps are sold each year during Easter? What part of the chocolate Easter Bunny should you eat first? Your students will enjoy knowing the answers to these and many more interesting questions with this 32 Scavenger Hunt Fun Facts pack on Easter. Please note only Fact Card 1 outlines why Easter is celebrated. The rest of the fact cards all feature fun facts and are not of religious significance.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
32 Fact Cards on Easter
4 Recording Sheets
4 page Answer Key
27 Writing Templates featuring Easter images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate.
Banners (plain and decorated)
ACTIVITY
Place the 32 fact cards on Easter around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their response sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their response sheets.
Early finishers who complete the Scavenger Hunt can design their writing posters. Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters.
‡ You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-18) or (19-32) depending upon time available.
Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Easter. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research.
ITEMS INCLUDED
Editable Flipbook
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options
Writing sheets x 2
Display Banner reading, ‘Happy Easter’ (2 options)
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
Cover Page (20 options): featuring graphics (not editable)
Easter: history and origin
Festive Food: foods specifically associated with Easter
Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts
EDITABLE TEMPLATES (2 – 4)
Templates 2-4 of the flipbook are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text to edit
content and save as a PDF file. The flipbook scaffolds the research process with
guiding prompts. This could also serve as the first draft where students use the
self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given
writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections (optional).
Suggested use:
Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on
Easter.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE FLIPBOOK:
You can choose either of the two options.
Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.
Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.
Print out colour templates and assemble.
PREPARATION
→ For grades 2-3, bundle up to 6 sheets together after sorting, align them perfectly and cut.
→ For grades 4-6, students are old enough to cut and compile flipbooks on their own. I have my students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing.
DISPLAY
After completion, display students’ flipbooks under the Easter Banner.
These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
Your students will enjoy learning about Easter with this 32 QR Code Hunt Fun Facts pack. Please note only Fact Card 1 outlines why Easter is celebrated. The rest of the fact cards all feature fun facts and are not of religious significance.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
32 QR Code Cards on Easter
4 Recording Sheets
4 page Answer Key
26 Writing Templates featuring Easter images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate.
Banners (plain and decorated)
ACTIVITY
Place the 32 QR Code Cards around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their recording sheets. They must scan the QR Code to find the answer for each corresponding question on their recording sheets. Students make an educated guess about the possible answer prior to scanning.
Early finishers who complete the Qr Code Hunt can design their posters. They write 2-3 facts on a template of their choice.
EVIDENCE OF LEARNING
Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most
interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters.
** You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-18) or (19-32) depending upon time available. Copy recording sheets accordingly.
** These cards will assess students’ prior knowledge or alternatively pique their interest for them to want to scan the code to reveal the answer. Some cards also have picture clues (without giving away too much) to set up students for success.
ONLINE SECURITY
Once a QR code is scanned, students are not directed to a website but rather to a text only
link. If the QR Code Reader app attempts to display the answer with a web browser, choose the
option of view in ‘plain text’ in settings/preferences.
Celebrate Easter in your classroom with these bright bunting banners reading, ‘Happy Easter’.
There is a choice of 2 banners:
✓ Decorated with Easter themed images.
✓ Plain featuring bright bunting flags and eye-catching font clip-art.
PREPARATION
→ Cut out each bunting flag and laminate for durability. Staple to a ribbon or display on a bulletin board.
→ Display students’ work below banner.
Review division facts and build number sense with these 32 division scoot cards featuring a fun Easter theme. A Recording Sheet and answer key is also included. The division skills reinforced in this pack are:
writing a division fact for a multiplication sentence
writing a division fact for a given array
writing the missing number in a division fact
writing the quotient of two given numbers
Identifying the dividend and divisor in a division sentence
writing a division fact for a given illustration
problem solving using illustrations
There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded and blank sectioned Recording Sheets. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers.
Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types.
SUGGESTED USE
Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students)
Math Centres
Game of Scoot:
There are many variations to the game. Here’s one: Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’.
At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check.
PREPARATION
♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation.
♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet.
♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label.
♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. Glue file folder cover on folder.
How did April Fools’ Day originate? Did Burger King actually introduce the Left-Handed Whopper? Who is a noodle? Your students will enjoy knowing the answers to these and many more interesting questions with this 20 Scavenger Hunt Fun Facts pack on April Fools’ Day.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
2o Fact Cards on April Fools’ Day
2 Recording Sheets
2 page Answer Key
17 Writing Templates featuring April Fools’ Day images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate.
Banners (plain and decorated)
ACTIVITY
Place the 20 fact cards on April Fools’ Day around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 20 questions on their response sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their response sheets.
Early finishers who complete the Scavenger Hunt can design their writing posters. Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters.
How did April Fools’ Day originate? Did Burger King actually introduce the Left-Handed Whopper? Who is a noodle? Your students will enjoy knowing the answers to these and many more interesting questions with this 20 QR Code Hunt Fun Facts pack on April Fools’ Day.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
20 QR Code Cards on April Fools’ Day
2 Recording Sheets
2 page Answer Key
17 Writing Templates featuring Easter images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate.
Banners (plain and decorated)
ACTIVITY
Place the 20 QR Code Cards around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 20 questions on their recording sheets. They must scan the QR Code to find the answer for each corresponding question on their recording sheets. Students make an educated guess about the possible answer prior to scanning.
Early finishers who complete the Qr Code Hunt can design their posters. They write 2-3 facts on a template of their choice.
EVIDENCE OF LEARNING
Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most
interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters.
** These cards will assess students’ prior knowledge or alternatively pique their interest for them to want to scan the code to reveal the answer. Some cards also have picture clues (without giving away too much) to set up students for success.
ONLINE SECURITY
Once a QR code is scanned, students are not directed to a website but rather to a text only
link. If the QR Code Reader app attempts to display the answer with a web browser, choose the
option of view in ‘plain text’ in settings/preferences.
Celebrate April Fools Day in your classroom with this bright bunting banner reading, ‘Happy April Fools Day
PREPARATION
Cut out each bunting flag and laminate for durability. Staple to a ribbon or display on a bulletin board.
Why can’t you find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? What must you wear so you don’t get pinched on St. Patrick’s Day? What are your chances in finding a clover with four leaves? Your students will enjoy knowing the answers to these and many more interesting questions with this 32 Scavenger Hunt Fun Facts pack on St. Patrick’s Day
WHAT’S INCLUDED
32 Fact Cards on St. Patrick’s Day
4 Recording Sheets
4 page Answer Key
20 Writing Templates featuring St. Patrick’s Day images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate.
Banners (plain and decorated)
ACTIVITY
Place the 32 fact cards on St. Patrick’s Day around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their response sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their response sheets.
Early finishers who complete the Scavenger Hunt can design their writing posters. Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters.
** You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-17) or (18-32) depending upon time available.
Your students will enjoy learning all about St. Patrick’s Day with this 32 QR Code Hunt pack.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
32 QR Code Cards on St. Patrick’s Day
4 Recording Sheets
4 page Answer Key
20 Writing Templates featuring St. Patrick’s Day images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate.
Banners (plain and decorated)
ACTIVITY
Place the 32 QR Code Cards around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their recording sheets. They must scan the QR Code to find the answer for each corresponding question on their recording sheets. Students make an educated guess about the possible answer prior to scanning.
Early finishers who complete the Qr Code Hunt can design their posters. They write 2-3 facts on a template of their choice.
EVIDENCE OF LEARNING
Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters.
** You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-17) or (18-32) depending upon
time available. Copy recording sheets accordingly.
** These cards will assess students’ prior knowledge or alternatively pique their interest for them to want to scan the code to reveal the answer. Some cards also have picture clues (without giving away too much) to set up students for success.
ONLINE SECURITY
Once a QR code is scanned, students are not directed to a website but rather to a text only link. If the QR Code Reader app attempts to display the answer with a web browser, choose the option of view in ‘plain text’ in settings/preferences.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in your classroom with this bright bunting banner reading, ‘Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
PREPARATION
Cut out each bunting flag and laminate for durability. Staple to a ribbon or display on a bulletin board.
Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on St. Patrick’s Day. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research.
ITEMS INCLUDED
Editable Flipbook
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options
Writing sheets x 2
Display Banner reading, ‘Happy St. Patrick’s Day’ (2 options)
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
Cover Page (18 options): featuring graphics (not editable)
St. Patrick’s Day: history and origin
Festive Food: foods specifically associated with St. Patrick’s Day
Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts
EDITABLE TEMPLATES (2 – 4)
Templates 2-4 of the flipbook are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text to edit
content and save as a PDF file. The flipbook scaffolds the research process with
guiding prompts. This could also serve as the first draft where students use the
self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given
writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections (optional).
Suggested use:
Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on
St. Patrick’s Day.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE FLIPBOOK:
You can choose either of the two options.
Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.
Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.
PREPARATION
→ For grades 2-3, bundle up to 6 sheets together after sorting, align them perfectly and cut.
→ For grades 4-6, students are old enough to cut and compile flipbooks on their own. I have my students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing.
DISPLAY
After completion, display students’ flipbooks under the St. Patrick’s Day Banner.
These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY MATH SCOOT BUNDLE: ADDITION, SUBTRACTION, MULTIPLICATION
The four packs comprising of 128 St. Patrick's Day themed Scoot Cards is bundled to give you super savings.
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EACH PACK FEATURES:
→ 32 St. Patrick's Day-themed number operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) scoot cards
→ 2 styles of Recording Sheets to cater for differentiation
→ Answer Key
→ File Folder Covers (2-3 option)
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HOW I USED THE PACKS IN THIS BUNDLE:
♦ For each 32 scoot pack, you may break up the activity and have students do cards 1-16 during one session and 17-32 the next. There are 2 recording sheets for this purpose.
♦ I generally have cards 1-16 placed on one section of the classroom walls, and cards 17-32 on the opposite side. Students solve at their own pace. This is to cater to all; students who would perhaps need more time and the early finishers.
There is so much fun and excitement as kids walk around the classroom solving the cards. They seem to be racing to finish them all :)
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PREPARATION:
♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation.
♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet.
♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label with the specific number operations skill featured.
♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder.
♦ Glue file folder cover (included) on folder.
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SKILLS TARGETED:
✓ writing number facts using the four number operations
✓ using number operations to interpret arrays
✓ writing the missing addends, subtrahends, minuends in number facts.
✓ identifying mathematical terminology pertaining to number operations
✓ writing the sum, difference, product and quotient of given numbers
✓ writing number operation facts for given illustrations
✓ problem solving using illustrations
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EVIDENCE OF LEARNING
After the entire class has finished solving the scoot cards, you can display the pdf file on the interactive whiteboard and discuss answers. This way students can reflect on their responses while referring to the questions again.
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* Prior to using these 128 Scoot cards, it would be best to familiarise students with the type of questions as well as mathematical terminology used. Wish you a successful academic year!
Review subtraction facts and build number sense with these 32 subtraction scoot cards featuring a fun St. Patrick’s Day theme. The subtraction skills reinforced in this pack are:
writing a subtraction fact for a number bond
writing a subtraction sentence for a given array
Identifying the minuend, subtrahend and difference in a subtraction sentence
writing the answer to a subtraction problem
writing a subtraction sentence for a given illustration
problem solving using illustrations
There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded and blank sectioned Recording Sheets. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers.
Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types.
SUGGESTED USE
Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students)
Math Centres
Game of Scoot:
There are many variations to the game. Here’s one:
Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’.
At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check.
PREPARATION
♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation.
♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet.
♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label.
♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. Glue file folder cover on folder.
Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 St. Patrick’s Day themed multiplication scoot cards on the 1-12 times tables. These cards feature colourful St. Patrick’s Day themed illustrations to make abstract content more concrete and meaningful. There are two styles to the Recording Sheets, one scaffolded to elicit the desired response, and the other includes blank answer sections.
The multiplication skills for the 1-12 times tables reinforced in this pack are:
writing a multiplication fact for an addition number sentence
writing a multiplication fact for a given array
writing the missing factor
writing the product of two given numbers
writing a multiplication fact for a given illustration (group, collection)
filling in the blanks with numbers next in sequence
relating multiplication and addition
product of a square number
completing the multiplication facts for illustrations
problem solving using illustrations
There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded and blank sectioned Recording Sheets. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers.
Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types.
SUGGESTED USE
Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students)
Math Centres
Game of Scoot:
There are many variations to the game. Here’s one: Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’.
At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check.
PREPARATION
♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation.
♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet.
♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label.
♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. Glue file folder cover (2 options included) on folder.
