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
This fun and engaging review game is the perfect way to review your Hatchet novel study. 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.
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 Hatchet Jeopardy game came be used multiple times with the one class.
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 your Wonder novel study. 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.
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 Wonder Jeopardy game came be used multiple times with the one class.
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.
Enjoy
This fun and engaging review game is the perfect way to review your Holes novel study. 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.
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 Holes Jeopardy game came be used multiple times with the one class.
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.
Enjoy
This murder mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve addition math puzzles to solve a murder. Students will need to gather evidence by completing charts, Interview witnesses by sorting through addition equations 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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This moon phases (lunar phases) PowerPoint presentation is an ideal way to explain the phases of the moon to your students.
This PowerPoint is animated to capture the students imagination and engage their learning. Only high quality images have been used so the bigger the screen the better.
It helps to explain new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent.
This moon phases presentation is for Northern Hemisphere only as it the Southern it would be the opposite. If you would like me to make it for you please let me know and I will.
This STEM CSI investigation is themed around an Easter Egg Hunt. It is the perfect activity for Easter, but can be used all year round.
This activity will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve 10 and 100 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.
Answer sheets are included
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This fun and engaging Jeopardy Style Game is the perfect way to review the novel The book Thief by Markus Zusak. I typically put the class into small groups or individuals and ask a member of the group to choose a color and dollar amount. That is the question that they have to answer. When I get the class to do it individually I get them to put the answers down on a piece of paper and mark them at the end of the game.
NEW! I have now introduced a visual point scoring system to keep track of how much money the teams have earned. Simply click on the allocated game board and with each click the amount increases by $100
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.
This fun and engaging Jeopardy Style Game is the perfect way to review the novel I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb. I typically put the class into small groups or individuals and ask a member of the group to choose a color and dollar amount. That is the question that they have to answer. When I get the class to do it individually I get them to put the answers down on a piece of paper and mark them at the end of the game.
NEW! I have now introduced a visual point scoring system to keep track of how much money the teams have earned. Simply click on the allocated game board and with each click the amount increases by $100
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.
The Mad Scientist has struck!!! He has turned all of the teachers at school into frogs. This CSI themed math murder mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve Multiplication and Division, problems and puzzles. This mystery is based on their times tables only and focuses on students x2 and x5 times tables. Students narrow down the possible options by completing the activities and marking them off from the ingredient list until one potion is left. Can you save the teachers?
This case includes
Clue 1: x5 times tables multiplication maze
Clue 2: ÷2 division true or false puzzle
Clue 3: ÷5 division cryptogram activity
Clue 4: x2 and x5 times tables multiplication word problems
Clue 5: x2 and x5 times tables activity
Answer sheets are included
Area, Perimeter, Surface Area and Volume Jeopardy is a great way for your class to review your concepts and ideas about these topics. The categories covered in this game are Area, Perimeter, Surface area and Volume (just like the title suggests). I have included two versions, one for customary measurements the other for metric.
I typically put the class into small groups or individuals and ask a member of the group to choose a color and dollar amount. That is the question that they have to answer. When I get the class to do it individually I get them to put the answers down on a piece of paper and mark them at the end of the game.
NEW! I have now introduced a visual point scoring system to keep track of how much money the teams have earned. Simply click on the allocated game board and with each click the amount increases by $100
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.
This set of words aligns with the Kindergarten Wonders Reading Program from unit 1 all the way through to unit 10.
This makes the perfect wall display for your students, parents and substitute teachers see what they have learnt and their next steps in their journey. I have used the road to reading wall display in my classroom for years and am always amazed at the positive comments from jealous teachers from other rooms.
I have included in this pack everything you need to get started including A4 and A3 roads, vehicles, trees and of course the houses. The houses come in 4 colors, personally I match each unit to a different color to differentiate them. But you could choose which ever color suits your room.
Simply print the road types that you need for an unlimited design to fit any space and suit any room. Personally I laminate the houses and cars so that they last the year out or longer. I also attach double sided tape to the back of the cars so that the students can move the cars as they progress. They get such a sense of achievement when they do this. The rest I staple gun into the wall.
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This mini-unit on Ernest Rutherford is a great resource to be used as you teach about Rutherford’s life, achievements and sayings. Ernest Rutherford was one of New Zealand’s great scientists and is on our $100 money note.The unit includes a combination of comprehension questions and deeper level questions to challenge your students.
It includes:
Informational text for students to learn about his life and achievements
Comprehension questions ranging from knowledge questions to higher order thinking.
Famous quotes from Ernest Rutherford for your bulletin board.
The Mad Scientist has struck again!!! He has now turned all of the classes apple computers into actual apples. This CSI themed math murder mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve Multiplication and Division problems and puzzles. This mystery is based on their times tables only and focuses on students x6 and x7 times tables. Students narrow down the possible options by completing the activities and marking them off from the ingredient list until one potion is left. Can you save the teachers?
This case includes
Clue 1: ÷6 division cryptogram activity
Clue 2: x6 AND X7 times tables activity
Clue 3: ÷7 division true or false puzzle
Clue 4: x7 times tables multiplication maze
Clue 5: x6 times tables multiplication word problems
Answer sheets are included
My class asked for a Reading Mystery, so here it is.
**In this reading case: **Your stomach starts to grumble, the school bell chimes, and the teacher releases you for lunch. You head straight to your bag, grab your lunch box and find a seat on the outside benches
Upon opening your lunchbox you discover that the apple is missing, well half of the apple anyway. You line the suspects up and begin your investigation by solving 5 reading puzzles to narrow down the suspects and uncover who the apple thief is. This is the case of “The Half Eaten Apple” a CSI Reading Mystery
This case includes:
Clue 1: Synonyms vs Antonyms
Clue 2: Spelling Maze
Clue 3: Contraction Match Up
Clue 4: Suffix’s (-est and -er)
Clue 5: Apostrophe corrections
Answer sheets are included
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.
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.
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
Enjoy...I know my class does.
SUMMER OLYMPICS WRITING SCENARIO
Summer Olympics in Rio is upon us. This Visually stunning writing scenario takes the audience on a journey to the Olympics in first person.
Included in this pack is a PowerPoint presentation to show your students. The bigger the screen the better as these are high quality images. During the show, students discuss and fill in the 5 senses chart provided. These notes will help direct the students in their writing with a vocabulary rich story.
SUMMER OLYMPICS BINGO
Celebrate the Summer Olympics in Rio with this fun bingo game. There are enough cards for the whole class. 30 bingo Cards Included. I have played this game with my own class this week and they loved it.
Instructions have been included if you are not sure how to play. Simply print this pack off, laminate and cut. The game is ready to play.
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
5 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
Students build Number Fluency, identifying words and digits to 20, with the no fuss 5 in a Row PowerPoint game. Students convert the written number to its symbol. This game is self running either individually, as a group, or as a whole class.
The games can 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.
There are 30 different Number 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 Number Board.
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