As Easter approaches, why not infuse your kindergarten classroom with some fun and festive math activities? Enter “Jelly Bean Math: Easter-Themed No-Prep Math Activities & Worksheets.” This resource is bursting with engaging activities that will captivate your students’ attention while reinforcing essential math concepts. From numbers and counting to addition, subtraction, and more, here are nine delightful jelly bean math activities that your students will absolutely adore. If you are a regular follower of mine, you will know that I am all about helping teachers make their life easier ..read more

Math can be a challenging subject for many students, but it doesn’t always have to be. One way to make math more engaging and interactive is by introducing fun math games into your teaching repertoire. In this blog post, we’ll explore an exciting math game called “Magic Number.” Magic Number is the easiest maths game that requires minimal preparation, is easy to implement, and can be tailored to suit different grade levels and abilities. It encourages students to think logically and practice their math skills while working fast. Let’s dive into the details of this engaging math activity! Ga ..read more

What are number bonds and why are they so important? Number bonds are a simple, easy to understand representation of the connection between addition and subtraction. Seeing the visual representation of two smaller numbers making a larger number, then investigating the relationship between the numbers greatly benefits students in their mental capacity as mathematicians. In this blog post, we will explore how number bonds can simplify teaching addition and subtraction in 1st and 2nd-grade classrooms, offering free resources that you can use for games, warm-ups, early finishers, and even a full l ..read more

Job sharing, particularly in the field of education, has gained significant traction in recent years as many parents head back into the workforce in a part time capacity after having children. It offers a unique opportunity for teachers to collaborate, pool their skills, and create an enriching learning environment for students. As someone who has had the privilege of sharing a teaching contract and classroom with another educator this year, I’ve discovered that this experience goes beyond simply splitting duties—it’s a journey of personal and professional growth. About my situation. The scho ..read more

Counting is one of the fundamental skills that every kindergarten student needs to learn. After an Alphabet Chart, Number Posters are the next thing you will put up on display in your classroom. Students will use these posters on a daily basis, memorizing numbers, copying how they are spelt and how numbers can be represented. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of using number posters in your kindergarten classroom to help students count to 20 effectively. Download your FREE subitizing flashcards to help your little learners identify quantities. PURCHASE YOUR NUMBER POSTERS HERE B ..read more

Teaching math can be challenging, especially when you’re covering topics like geometry. Upper elementary students are at an age where they’re beginning to explore more complex mathematical concepts, and angles are one of them. Understanding the different types of angles can sometimes be tricky, but with the right teaching tools, you can make it engaging and fun. Let’s explore how posters can be a valuable resource for teaching types of angles effectively to upper elementary students. DOWNLOAD POSTERS HERE Why Use Posters in Maths? Do you need to use posters in Maths? Yes, posters are a fant ..read more

Are you a teacher who is looking for ways to help your students get ready for their Naplan Numeracy Test? If so, you have come to the right place! In this blog post, we will discuss some strategies that you can use to help your students get ready to do their best on the test. Who’s job is it to get students ready for Naplan? It is important to know that preparing your students for Naplan isn’t just the job of the current classroom teacher. Naplan tests skills, not content, therefore it should be a combination of the student’s learning to date. So when the results come back and they are below ..read more

There are many different ways to differentiate math games in your classroom. By taking one game and playing it in three different ways, you can easily cater for all learners. Today, we will look at how to differentiate a basic counting game. We will look at how to make the game more challenging for advanced students, how to make the game easier for struggling students, and how to add a fun twist to the game for all students. Let’s get started! Why You Should Differentiate Math Games? Differentiating math games is important because it allows all students to be challenged and engaged in the gam ..read more

The 100s chart is an important tool for students to learn early on in their education. It helps them understand the base 10 system, and how numbers are related to one another. Many students find it difficult to understand the 100s chart at first, but with a little practice, they can get the hang of it! In this blog post, we will discuss some fun number puzzles that can help your students learn about the 100s chart. Let’s get started! Download your FREE number puzzles worksheet at – simply print, copy and use to see where your student’s understanding of the 100s chart is. Why Teach the 100’s ..read more

Skip counting is one of the most important skills that students need to learn. It helps them with multiplication and division, and it’s a skill that they will use throughout their lives. In this blog post, we will discuss 5 fun games and activities that you can use in your classroom to teach skip counting. These activities are a great way to warm up your students before a test or to review skip counting skills at the end of the school year. Do you remember feeling frustrated when trying to solve worded math problems when you were in school? It seemed like no matter how hard you tried, you jus ..read more