Are you looking for an activity to fire up your math lesson? Do you need an extension or time filling activity to keep your students on task. Math Logic Puzzles and Brain teasers are a great way to start a lesson or use as a brain break. Have them on Interactive Whiteboard displayed as a classroom entry activity. Suggested ideas for use in the classroom Give your 5 minutes to solve the riddle or puzzles before revealing the answers. Great discussion starters as many of these may have more than one answer or explanation. Work individually or in teams to determine the answer and share thier thinking. Use as a think, pair, share activity so as to encourage mathematical and logical thinking These can also be used for fast finishers as problem solving tasks. Students really enjoy the Optical illusions which are included in this pack. Included is 1 PDF which can be easily saved on any storage device. A great addition to any Relief or Substitute teacher’s bag of tricks. Suitable for middle primary to lower secondary students. (Answers included where necessary.) Can you work out the answer to this one? "All of Jenny’s pets are dogs except one. All of her pets are cats except one. How many cats and dogs does Jenny have? (HINT: Jenny has less than 5 dogs) (Answer is at the bottom of the page) What is included in this resource? -This resource comes as a PDF with 1 question and answer sheets -1 fun optical illusions to ’ blow their minds’ -View preview for complete information! What people are saying about this resource “I have a cluster classroom so this ws great. I put it on Goggle classroom, and let my students use it when they had free time. It was very engaging, and fun.” “We’ve been using these as warm up questions. They love that it isn’t directly “math” (equations) and I love that they get really into solving these and getting their brains thinking outside of the box! Thank you!” “I use these for early finishers. They enjoy solving the puzzles. They are practicing but do not feel they are doing extra work.” “Great Morning discussion or showing it during transition and discuss and they are lining up or when they are getting ready to go home at the end of the day. My students will stop doing what they are doing and they will listen to the question and hate when someone answer without raising their hands.” This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

Flow Chart Graphic Organizer Clipart Set and PowerPoint Presentation. 5 pieces of clip art in a pack or bundle for your worksheets or educational resources. All images are 3 DPI with a transparent background so can be layered onto presentations easily. Ideas for using these graphics are included Idea 1- Make a copy to the PowerPoint provided so that you always have a master copy. Copy and paste the png files on the slides, resize as needed. To use in a new PowerPoint presentation, you can also use the 4 templates provided. See example provided Idea 2 -Integrate the PowerPoint features like “insert shape” “arrange vertically or horizontally” if you want your clipart to face in the opposite direction. Insert symbols, equations, smart and word art to add variety to your presentations. Idea 3- Change the shape of lines using the shape outline formatting tool, other shape effects include shadow, glow, 3D bevel, soft edges or reflection. Include pictures from your computer or from the selection provided by PowerPoint search engine. Images are in PNG format with a transparent background (there aren’t white areas around the edge) so they can be dropped into your documents easily, and layered with text or other images. Includes: 5 graphic organizer Templates and PowerPoint Presentation with additional graphics to incorporate into your presentations. See the preview for more information. TOU THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER MAY: •Make copies for the purchaser’s classroom, including homeschooling or tutoring. •Send home with students, email to students. •post on a password protected site for your students’ use. •Make one copy for backup purposes, but not with intent to redistribute. •Share the cover image only on blog posts and social media provided there is both credit given to myself with a link back to my teachers pay teachers store. THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER MAY NOT: •Claim this work as their own, alter the files in any way, or remove the copyright. •Share part or all of this product with others. •repackage, sell, or give away part or all of this product to others. •Offer or share part or all of this product anywhere on the internet as a download or copy including, but not limited to, personal sites or school sites that are on a page that is open to the public, sharing google drive links with others that are not your students or their family, internet or email sharing groups, news lists, shared databases, open education resource groups such as amazon inspire. •Use on commercial sites such as Outschool.

Engage your students in practicing factors, multiples, prime, and composite numbers with this fun card game with engaging characters and bright colors Do your students need support with consolidation and practising their multiplication and factorisation skills? This fun and engaging game is perfect for math centres and as a fast finishing game for your class. This version features some crazy gremlins and creatures which are appealing to a range of age groups. SETTING UP THE CARDS 1.Duplicate the background slide, and print your number cards back to back with the striped background. This is the set of factor cards. 2.Create the Target cards, by printing the targets back to back as you did with the number cards. 3.Laminate the cards for durability- You may choose to print off and laminate the playing mats. HOW TO PLAY For 2-4 players 1.Shuffle the 7 factor cards (numbers 1-12), and deal 7 cards to each player. Place the rest of the deck face down on the table. 2.Shuffle the target cards and turn over the top card revealing the target number. 3.Let’s say the target card is 36, the player to the left of the dealer will look at the cards in their hand and see if any of them are a factor of 36. 4.If that player has a factor they will place it next to the target card, for instance, if it the player has a 4, they will say 9x4=36, and then the play will go to the next person to the left and continue until a player does not have a card that is a factor of the target number. That person then has to pick up ALL of the cards that have already been played. 5.The next player will turn over the next target card from the top of the pile, and play will continue. 6.The winner is the person who manages to get rid of all of the cards in their hand first. 7.Each player MUST say the multiplication face when playing their card. An affordable and versatile resource for any classroom. You will receive a zip file with an editable PowerPoint and a PDF for easy printing If you liked this game then you may enjoy these This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

These posters are perfect to use as displays or discussion starters when outlining your expectations of behavior in the classroom. Why not choose one as a focus for the lesson eg keeping an organised and tidy space, using and inside voice etc. Raise your hand Cover your mouth Be kind Keep your hands to yourself Take turns Say please and thank you Share Listen We are kind and respectful to each other, and each others belongings We are all responsible at keeping our workplace tidy and clean We respect each others personal space We listen to the teacher We will look at the person talking and listen to what they have to say We will look at the person who is talking We will not have any bullying in our classroom We will sort out our problems without fighting We will keep safe by walking around the classroom and our school We will keep our yelling voices outside of the classroom. Quiet voices inside We will take turns to talk. We can show we want to talk by putting our hands up We will share our toys and classroom resources We will line up quietly at the door and when we move around the school We will work quietly on our own tasks in the classroom These images are colorful and engaging for younger students to relate to, with beautiful images from Educlips to bring them alive. 24 High colour 24 Low colour

What is a thinkboard? It is a graphic organiser or tool to assist students to make connections across/ within and between different representations of knowledge. The more connections that are made: •the better the understanding of the mathematics •the more likely it will be that the mathematical knowledge is retained •and easier it should be to apply the mathematics The focus of the think board is on finding the connections between the different ways of representing a problem. How to use them •Arrange students into groups of four, placed around the Think Board’s four sections. Provide the students with one of the sections as a starting point and give them time to discuss the idea with their neighbours before deciding on what to record. •You can also work on a Think Board as a whole class or individually. Assessment •Think Boards promote discussion – look for mathematical language used. •Assess individual student’s understanding of a mathematical idea – look at all sections of the •Think Board individually to find strengths and weaknesses This resource contains both PPT and PDF versions in a ZIP file so please ensure that you have the software to open them You will recieve a set of 5 different Thinkboards for each number and an editable version so that you can create your own.

These story templates can be used on an IWB, on various other devices and are ideal for helping students to scaffold their writing to make it the best that it can be. Checklists are included on each slide to monitor My Checklist Capital letters Nouns Powerful adjectives Full stops Description Connective Different punctuation Synonyms Compound sentence Simple sentence Complex sentence Paragraphs More than 7 words in a sentenceWord selections to use in each story Brainstorming boxes for students to complete around all of the senses to support their writing. Choice of 1 images to choose from. Don’t forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I love that feedback! Also, follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded.

These story templates can be used on an IWB, on various other devices and are ideal for helping students to scaffold their writing to make it the best that it can be. Checklists are included on each slide to monitor My Checklist Capital letters Nouns Powerful adjectives Full stops Description Connective Different punctuation Synonyms Compound sentence Simple sentence Complex sentence Paragraphs More than 7 words in a sentenceWord selections to use in each story Brainstorming boxes for students to complete around all of the senses to support their writing. Choice of 1 images to choose from. Don’t forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I love that feedback! Also, follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded.

Sensory details include sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. Writers employ the five senses to engage a reader’s interest. If you want your writing to jump off the page, then bring your reader into the world you are creating. When describing a past event, try and remember what you saw, heard, touched, smelled, and tasted, then incorporate that into your writing. Sensory details are used in any great story, literary or not. Think about your favourite movie or video game. What types of sounds and images are used? What do your favourite characters taste, smell, and touch? Without sensory details, stories would fail to come to life. When sensory details are used, your readers can personally experience whatever you’re trying to describe, reminding them of their own experiences, giving your writing a universal feel. A universal quality is conveyed when the writer can personally connect with the readers. Another note about sensory details: there is no one sense that’s more important than another. It all depends on the scene you’re trying to create. However, imagery, the sight sense, is a common feature in vivid writing. You will receive a zip file containing a PDF and PowerPoint version of this resource. Each image is presented in A full page image A full page image with sensory prompts Planning Template Draft writing Template Lined Paper

If you love using sketch style doodle notes with your students, or you like to create resources with them, then this pack has a variety of hatched shapes for you to incorporate into your designs and worksheets. see the Preview for clearer images These png files work perfectly with PowerPoint and can be changed using some of the design features that you can find there like color correct, artistic design and drop shadows to add a new dimension to your clipart. You will receive 46 files (23 black and 23 white) stars triangles rounded squares rectangles octagons question mark exclamation mark rhombus diamond hexagon semi circle chevron plus sign

These fun, no-prep affirmation coloring sheets are perfect for providing students with time to relax, express themselves creatively, and be inspired. They are great for early finishers to be used throughout the year. Students may display them in their lockers, notebooks, and even take them home to place in their rooms! These coloring pages also make great end of the year student gifts. Coloring helps stimulate the brain and generate mindfulness in students of all ages. Just print and go! Let students (or yourself) create their own art pieces by coloring these pages with any choice material including pencil crayon, crayon, felt, watercolor paint, chalk pastel, oil pastel or any medium you wish to use! Enjoy the peacefulness that is an outcome of coloring and let your mind become mindful! Relax… Create… Imagine… These are great for time savers, to use as an “early finisher” activity, or art. Keep your fast finishers busy, peaceful and at their desks! Great for an art center as well! How to use: You can use these in anyway you want but they are a great art center activity or Time Saver or “When Your Done” activity to keep fast finishing students quiet, busy and at their seats while you help others finish their tasks. -The best part? This resource requires NO PREP and is easy to use. You will receive a PDF file This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

This ALL ABOUT ME lap book can be worked on throughout the first week of school, but older students should be able to finish the project in a single day, if necessary. The open-ended design makes it most appropriate for children in grades k-2, as they can each write and draw at their own developmental level. •These books have been designed for use with Special Needs students in mind but can be used with any students. •The purpose of this resource is to create an overview of each child for those instances when the regular classroom teacher may be away from class, and the sub or relief teacher needs a quick and easy overview of the students in the class. •Assembly is easy with students cutting around the dotted designated lines and stapling or gluing the pages together into a booklet which can be displayed on the classroom wall or in a storage box for easy access. •Children can have their information scribed for them by an adult or they can draw images that go with each page in the booklet. 1.All about me- what I want people to know about me (preferred name, likes- dislikes etc) 2.My family- whatever the child would like to share about themselves and their families 3.My Friends- Who I like to work with at school? Who I feel safe with at school? Who I like to play with at recess and lunch. 4.My Hobbies- What I like to do outside of school, my hobbies and interests….my ‘special things’ Anything else I would like to share with my carers and teachers

Use these pennants to both brighten your room and use as a teaching reference tool. Encourage your students to think about their inner talk and focus on the key words while they are working on them. Let these beautiful pennants foster a positive mindset in your classroom. They print beautifully in high color versions, or…if you would like there is a black and white version for your students to color their own. This pack comes with both PowerPoint and PDF versions with printing tips so that you have the option to vary the size of your pennants, and save paper by printing two to a page- printing smaller versions onto card stock will also make great reward cards!! There are 21 pennants in this pack

Life cycle of butterflies is one of the many units of work covered across all grades I have created an introductory video to show your students before working on the suggested tasks and activities provided. I have included activities and printable worksheets with a host of suggestions so that you can tailor make this pack to suit your teaching style and the needs of your students. Remember: For every $1 you spend on TPT, you can earn 1 credit. Every 2 credits earned equals $1 you can apply to future TPT purchases. After purchasing this product, you must then review it to earn your credit. Positive feedback is always welcome, and if you are having any problems with the product please reach out to me via the Questions page before posting negative feedback.

Calculate the number of circles on a pop fidget by counting the rows or columns to help determine the total number. A fun way to practice multiplication and addition strategies. Need help finding ideas to engage your students with Multiplication and Arrays? Use POP IT Fidgets for your math class! Try these Math Task Cards with Pop its- Arrays. Use these Pop Fidget challenges in your math centers, small groups, game days, or extension activities. Poppers are a great tool to help motivate students with basic operations in math! Easy to Print & Go! Comes in COLOR PDF and PowerPoint versions This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

A Social Narrative is an effective way to teach children how to navigate a new situation, such as starting school or preschool. Social Narratives can help children understand what to expect at school or preschool and they can be used to support orientation, which is particularly useful when children and families are not able to be on-site.  Encouraging children to try new foods once is a common social skill that needs to be frequently addressed.  As educators we always will say things like, “go on , give it a try’ or “You never know, you might love it",  however we need to explicitly teach these skills. This story can be used to help children to broaden their interest and likes in different foods

A Social Narrative is an effective way to teach children how to navigate a new situation, such as starting school or preschool. Social Narratives can help children understand what to expect at school or preschool and they can be used to support orientation, which is particularly useful when children and families are not able to be on-site.  Encouraging children to try new foods once is a common social skill that needs to be frequently addressed.  As educators we always will say things like, “go on , give it a try’ or “You never know, you might love it",  however we need to explicitly teach these skills. This story can be used to help children to broaden their interest and likes in different foods

Have fun with this Easter Flipbook full of activities across different subject areas. Make an accrostic, write about Easter celebrations in your family, Colour by number (both AUS,UK and US versions in this pack), design your own Easter egg, use pattern and design in the word EASTER. Race to see who can make the most words from the word CELEBRATE Guaranteed to keep busy minds active, simply cut along the lines and staple together Brain Breaks and early Finishing or extension activities with an Easter Theme A Selection of games for numeracy and literacy to use as warm ups, brain breaks or extension activities for fast finishers. Easter themed with BLM that can printed off and coloured in to keep them busy. Boggle Game Number of the day Categories worksheet and game What are your spelling words worth? A handy resource for casual teachers, includes a blank so that you can make up your own games.

How to use this resource Subitising is the ability to recognise patterns of dots instantly without having to count them. This is integrated into the Early Mathematical framework as a basis for building further strategic thinking after the Emergent Stage. Counting by ones can often be a strategy that can be a hard one to shift with some learners. Ongoing exposure to these regular patterns can be useful to lead on to more complex strategies. The following cards are an extension of this basic concept, the students look for those patterns within a larger group in order to get a notion of combining groups of patterns in order to ‘see’ a larger number without having to count. The following video is an excellent example of how to open discussions with your students and encourage them to explain their mathematical thinking. Simply click onto this link, or the image to watch the presentation. You can ask your students to ‘draw’ an image of what they see, or simply discuss this in pairs, groups, or a teacher led discussion. (Counting by one is not encouraged with this activity). You will get both a powerpoint and PDF presentation 65 pages in each

Subitising is the instant recognition of patterns of shapes to be able to determine a number. There are many different ways in which we all see these patterns and they are a lively discussion topic for any primary grade class to determine how we interpret these displays of dots. I encourage you to view this dot number talk by Jo Boaler in one of her many inspirational presentations https://vimeo.com/129139086 where she works through this concept with a middle primary group of students. This download comes with both a PowerPoint presentation and a PDF version with 27 slides/pages (including credits and terms of use). As the slides increase in difficulty the students transfer their knowledge from class discussions and can readily determine a quite complex display of dots on a page. The graphics are engaging and visually inviting for students with some wonderful clipart from Manny's Sketchpad . A useful addition to any Maths Teaching resource kit for primary school teaching.

A Selection of games for numeracy and literacy to use as warm ups, brain breaks or extension activities for fast finishers. Alien themed with BLM that can printed off and coloured in to keep them busy. Boggle Game Number of the day Categories worksheet and game What are your spelling words worth? A handy resource for casual teachers, includes a blank so that you can make up your own games.