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
The Dark Knight has arrived in your village in this CSI themed Math Murder 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 “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: Subtraction of 4-digit numbers with regrouping.
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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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.
Celebrate the Commonwealth Games 2022 Birmingham with this fun 5 in a row bingo game. There are enough cards for the whole class. 35 bingo cards included. I have played this game with my own class this week and they loved it.
On each screen is a high quality image of the countries flag so that students can begin to associate which flag goes with which country.
This game can be run on computers, whiteboards or projectors. All that is required is that you print, cut and laminate the Number Boards and press start on the PowerPoint Show. If you don’t have access to the technology, no problem, I have included a document with all of the country names on. Then you can do it old school and pull them out of a hat.
The order of countries can be simply changed by pressing the shuffle button at the start. Each slide stays there for 10 seconds before it transitions to the next slide. If you want it to go quicker then simply click on it. I prefer to let it just run as it gives me a bit of quiet time while all the students are engaged.
Instructions have been included if you are not sure how to play.
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A fun Commonwealth Games 2022 CSI Math Mystery that includes multiplication and division activities, problems, and puzzles to celebrate the Birmingham event. Students narrow down the suspects by completing the activities and marking them off from the suspect list until one person is left. Where is the missing rugby ball?
This case includes
Multiplication and Division Cryptogram
True or False Multiplication Problems
Multiplication and Division Sequence
Place Value Addition with 10 more 100 more and 1000 more
Solving Multiplication and Division Problems
This math mystery is the perfect fit for any classroom learning about rugby, or simply wanting to get involved in the World Cup in France 2023, Rugby Sevens, Super 15, or the Commonwealth Games.
Whether you are an All Black, Wallaby, Lions supporter, or a Springbok come and enjoy the fun.
Can your class solve all of the clues?
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This is an adaptation from the classic game "I have...who has...". This brilliant game is a tried and tested game in helping students to remember their doubles and halves.
It is perfect for either starting you math lesson by activating the students brains or reinforcing their learning after a math lesson.
I have included 3 different loop games that are color coded to make it easy to pack up and sort through them.
Simply print, laminate and reuse.
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Knowing the combinations that make 10, 20 and 100 is an essential skill for students. These engaging number searches provide meaningful practice for your students. The early finishers love to create their own puzzles and challenge their friends.
Included in this pack is
5 x Make 10 number searches
5 x Make 20 number searches
3 x Make 100 number searches
3 x Make 10 with 3 numbers, number searches
1 x Template to create more number searches
5 x Bonus Make 10 number searches
Enjoy...I know my class does.
A Pokemon has taken over in this Creative Writing Scenario. This Creative Writing Scenario takes the students on an engaging journey to a football match where the game is hijacked by a Pokemon character. The students decide what happens next.
This pack includes a 5 senses graphic organizer to be completed while they watch the presentation. It is used to generate ideas and used as a basis for extending their vocabulary. This alongside the presentation will help students to produce a descriptively rich story.
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This murder mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve math puzzles to solve a murder. Students will need to gather evidence by completing charts, Interview witnesses by sorting through 3 digit number and compare data to narrow the suspects. Finally they will narrow it down to two suspects, with a final hundred chart puzzle to uncover the truth.
Who is the Math Mystery Murderer!!!
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A set of 30 fun and engaging summer themed financial literacy jigsaw puzzles. These money problems help students master the concept of money form spending it, earning it and of course banking it.
These cards are in Pounds.
Students match the correct amount with the corresponding money word problem. All money amounts are with a dollar sign on it.
When the students complete the puzzle pieces they can capture the QR code included on each money word problem to enable them to self mark. This means there are less questions for the teacher and we can focus on our teaching without interruptions.
These money problems are perfect for math centers, individuals and group rotations. With 30 cards available you could also rotate them around your whole class if you desired.
To use the cards, all the teacher needs to do is print them off, laminate and cut out the jigsaw pieces and you are ready to go.
They come in 2 handy versions
1. Images on the dollar amount puzzle pieces to help students match up the correct money word problem.
2 No images to provide the students with a more challenging match up.
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This murder mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve math puzzles to solve a murder. Students will need to gather evidence by completing charts, Interview witnesses by sorting through 3 digit number and compare data to narrow the suspects. Finally they will narrow it down to two suspects, with a final hundred chart puzzle to uncover the truth.
Who is the Math Mystery Murderer!!!
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A set of fun and engaging Tour de France Vocabulary jigsaw puzzles. These puzzles help students master the vocabulary in the Tour de France.
Students match the correct word with the corresponding meaning to solve the puzzle.When the students complete the puzzle pieces they can capture the QR code included on each card to enable them to self mark. This means there are less questions for the teacher and we can focus on our teaching without interruptions.
To use the cards, all the teacher needs to do is print them off, laminate and cut out the jigsaw pieces and you are ready to go.
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This Forces and Motion Presentation identifies the difference between force and motion and gives examples of the various types. It provides explanations in child centred language with high quality images to reinforce the children's learning and talking points.
Presentation Topics:
- Forces Vs Motion
- Sir Isaac Newton
- First Law of Motion
- Second Law of Motion
- Third Law of Motion
- Examples of Each of the Motions Laws
- Normal Force
- Applied Force
- Frictional Force
- Spring Force
- Resisting Force
- What Forces Can You See
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This STEM CSI investigation is themed around a Pancake Day. It is the perfect activity for Shrove Tuesday or otherwise known as Pancake Day, but can be used all year round.
This activity will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve 10, 100 or 1000 addition and subtraction puzzles . Students narrow down the suspects by completing the activities and marking them off from the suspect list until one person is left. Who ate the pancake?
Answer sheets are included
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Students build Maori Language Fluency, identifying Maori days months and seasons, with this no fuss 5 in a Row PowerPoint game. Students convert the Maori word to English on their playing board.This game is self running either individually, as a group, or as a whole class. Either way, students find it entertaining, engaging and fun and is ideal for Maori Language week as well as all year round.
I have included 2 versions of the game with this download. One, a beginner game with the answers appearing after 5 seconds and two, an advanced game that the students need to translate the Maori language independently or in small groups.
The games can run on computers, whiteboards or projectors. All that is required is that you print, cut and laminate the Playing Boards and press shuffle and then start on the PowerPoint Show.
There are 30 different Playing Boards for your students to choose from and with the shuffling ability of the game, every game is different so that your students do not get bored of it. This game is self timed with a 10 second interval between the questions giving the students enough time to mark off or put a counter on their Playing Board.
If you like this resource also check out my other quality Maori Language products.
This fun and engaging Jeopardy Style Game is the perfect way to bond with your class and learn about Australia. I typically put the class into small groups and ask a member of the group to choose a color and number. That is the question that they have to answer. If correct they get one point. Then I move to the next group. Alternatively the whole class answers and then we tally up the points to get a winner.
I run it on an interactive whiteboard but would be equally successful on a projector, computer or TV screen. Alternatively it could be run for an individual student on their own device.
When you start the game press the shuffle button to randomize the questions ensuring that no game is ever the same. This means that this Jeopardy game can be used multiple times with the one class as it is different every time.
This is a PowerPoint Macro Show. To run the game double click the file and make sure you say "yes" to running macros. If you do not the questions will not shuffle correctly. I have tested on a PC but it should work on other devices. If this is your first time with Macros let me know by personal message and I am happy to answer all your questions.
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This fun and engaging review game is the perfect way to review the novel Tomorrow When the War Began. I typically put the class into small groups and ask a member of the group to choose a color and number. That is the question that they have to answer. If correct they get one point. Then I move to the next group. Alternatively the whole class answers and then we tally up the points to get a winner.
I run it on an interactive whiteboard but would be equally successful on a projector, computer or TV screen. Alternatively it could be run for an individual student on their own device.
When you start the game press the shuffle button to randomize the questions ensuring that no game is ever the same. This means that this Jeopardy game can be used multiple times with the one class as it is different every time.
This is a PowerPoint Macro Show. To run the game double click the file and make sure you say "yes" to running macros. If you do not the questions will not shuffle correctly. I have tested on a PC but it should work on other devices. If this is your first time with Macros let me know by personal message and I am happy to answer all your questions.
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This fun and engaging Jeopardy Style Game is the perfect way to bond with your class all year long. I typically put the class into small groups and ask a member of the group to choose a color and number. That is the question that they have to answer. If correct they get one point. Then I move to the next group. Alternatively the whole class answers and then we tally up the points to get a winner.
I run it on an interactive whiteboard but would be equally successful on a projector, computer or TV screen. Alternatively it could be run for an individual student on their own device.
When you start the game press the shuffle button to randomize the questions ensuring that no game is ever the same. This means that this Jeopardy game came be used multiple times with the one class as it is different every time.
This is a PowerPoint Macro Show. To run the game double click the file and make sure you say "yes" to running macros. If you do not the questions will not shuffle correctly. I have tested on a PC but it should work on other devices. If this is your first time with Macros let me know by personal message and I am happy to answer all your questions.
Enjoy
This fun and engaging Jeopardy Style Game is the perfect way to bond with your class all year long and learn scratch. I typically put the class into small groups and ask a member of the group to choose a color and number. That is the question that they have to answer. If correct they get one point. Then I move to the next group. Alternatively the whole class answers and then we tally up the points to get a winner.
I run it on an interactive whiteboard but would be equally successful on a projector, computer or TV screen. Alternatively it could be run for an individual student on their own device.
When you start the game press the shuffle button to randomize the questions ensuring that no game is ever the same. This means that this Jeopardy game came be used multiple times with the one class as it is different every time.
Once you have unzipped the file you will find a PowerPoint Macro Show. To run the game double click the file and make sure you say "yes" to running macros. If you do not the questions will not shuffle correctly. I have tested on a PC but it should work on other devices. If this is your first time with Macros let me know by personal message and I am happy to answer all your questions.
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This fun and engaging Jeopardy Style Game is the perfect way to learn or review about Growth Mindset. I typically put the class into small groups and ask a member of the group to choose a color and number. That is the question that they have to answer. If correct they get one point. Then I move to the next group. Alternatively the whole class answers and then we tally up the points to get a winner.
I run it on an interactive whiteboard but would be equally successful on a projector, computer or TV screen. Alternatively it could be run for an individual student on their own device.
When you start the game press the shuffle button to randomize the questions ensuring that no game is ever the same. This means that this Jeopardy game can be used multiple times with the one class as it is different every time.
This is a PowerPoint Macro Show. To run the game double click the file and make sure you say "yes" to running macros. If you do not the questions will not shuffle correctly. I have tested on a PC but it should work on other devices. If this is your first time with Macros let me know by personal message and I am happy to answer all your questions.
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