This is a great resource I have just posted as a freebie on my TpT website! You can download it here! I used it in my classroom for goal setting but you could use it for any type of thinking activity - perhaps even areas of Maths you want to work on - Maths goals or notes at the end of a Maths inquiry lesson! Download the pdf now and leave a feedback on how you would use it in your classroom! ... Read More about Thinking freebie resource…..
Testing Time!
We are having to do lots of testing in Year 3 at the moment (crazy since some of my US Teacher friends are bogged down in testing at the moment too) and haven't had a lot of time to teach fabulous Maths lessons. What impresses me the most is the children's enthusiasm towards each test! We have such a great group of kids at the moment, that they love anything we give them! It is so wonderful to see ... Read More about Testing Time!
Quick and Easy Division Activity!
My Year 3 children were having trouble with division, so I took them back to the start! Firstly we collected a deck of cards, handful of blocks and a 10 sided dice. Then we turned over two cards, added the number together and collected that number of blocks. Then we rolled the dice and separated the blocks into that number of piles. It sounds basic and really easy for Year 3, but the ... Read More about Quick and Easy Division Activity!
Operations Posters!
The children in my class were having trouble remembering the "proper" names for the four operations and the names they had used in younger year levels. "....oh you mean sharing!". So I created these fabulous bright and colorful posters! They all love them - simply purchase for only $2.00 from my teacherpayteacher website, print and laminate and you can enjoy them too! ... Read More about Operations Posters!
New Zealand Maths
Have you ever visited this website? http://nzmaths.co.nz/ I love the New Zealand Maths website. Simply click on the area of Maths you are investigating, then the year level and you have lots of activities to choose from. I love how hands on a lot of the units are and how many go across the week! Fabulous! ... Read More about New Zealand Maths
Free Resources!
I've added a new page to my blog! Every teacher needs free resources to make life easier so check it out today! Here is a poster I made for my classroom to help the children remember to use their knowledge of addition to check their subtraction sums! ... Read More about Free Resources!