It's the day before Thanksgiving, and you're probably feeling a tired, overwhelmed and ready for a few days break. Don't worry, we've got you covered! Here is a great resource with six different activities that will keep your students engaged and learning all day long. No planning required! For most Australians, their knowledge of Thanksgiving is what they have seen on the TV. I am ... Read More about 5+ Activities to Make Lesson Planning Easy the Day Before Thanksgiving
How Fact Family Triangles Makes Teaching the Relationship Between Number Facts Easy
When it comes to teaching the relationship between number facts, many educators find themselves scratching their heads. How do we make students understand that addition and subtraction are related? And that multiplication and division are also related? One way to help students see this connection is by using fact family triangles. In this blog post, we will discuss what fact family triangles are ... Read More about How Fact Family Triangles Makes Teaching the Relationship Between Number Facts Easy
5 Top Tips for Explicitly Teaching Handwriting in Primary Classrooms
Today, I wanted to continue my discussion about teaching handwriting. There are so many benefits, both for the individual and for society as a whole. Handwriting is a form of communication that can be used to express your thoughts and feelings, and it can also help you to learn how to write in a clear and concise way. My previous post 5 reasons why teaching handwriting is skill important ... Read More about 5 Top Tips for Explicitly Teaching Handwriting in Primary Classrooms
5 Reasons Why Teaching Handwriting is Still Important in this Digital Age
It is no secret that technology has taken over our lives, is there still space for teaching handwriting? With so many gadgets and devices available, it is hard to imagine a world without them. However, there are some things that technology will never be able to replace - like good old-fashioned handwriting. Yes, I am a lover of Maths and love writing about everything Maths, but today we are going ... Read More about 5 Reasons Why Teaching Handwriting is Still Important in this Digital Age
Easy Ways to Practise Ordering Numbers From Least to Greatest with your Class
Do you have a little one who is just learning about ordering numbers? If so, this blog post is for you! In it, we will discuss some easy ways to practise ordering numbers from least to greatest with your class. We will also provide some printable number worksheets and activities that your students can use to reinforce this skill. Let's get started! As our little learners are developing ... Read More about Easy Ways to Practise Ordering Numbers From Least to Greatest with your Class
5 Number Warm Ups to Check for One to One Correspondence
Any Kindergarten teacher knows that developing one to one correspondence is one of the most critical maths skills at the beginning of the year. This skill is key in helping them with counting and developing number sense. In this blog post, we will discuss five easy number warm-ups that you can do with your pre-k and kindergarten aged children to help them practice one to one correspondence. These ... Read More about 5 Number Warm Ups to Check for One to One Correspondence