As I am reading Craig Barton’s book, ‘How I Wish I’d Taught Maths’, I can’t help but be in awe of a person like him, who questioned his already successful and validated outstanding teaching style. …
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Rethinking What We Know About Teaching Maths
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6 Ways to Help Children Fidget Quietly
Fidgeting is a thing for many people, both adults and children. It may be a result of nervousness, frustration, agitation, boredom, ADHD or a combination. Studies show that when interested in a task, a seated …
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Donut Division
Division is one of the four basic operations of arithmetic. When we divide, we share a number equally between a certain amount of groups. Division is the opposite operation of multiplication or otherwise known as inverse …
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The Effective Non-Judgemental Teacher
It’s in our nature, as human beings, to be in constant judgement of others. We constantly compare and contrast ourselves to those around us, checking out their actions and words and forming an almost instant …
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Punctuating dialogue
We went from rags to riches today by playing this fun game! Can you become a millionaire, too? Look at the punctuation carefully and choose the right one! Make a mistake and you will …
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Comparing and Ordering Numbers
Have fun comparing and ordering numbers with these two fun maths games by Ict games. Suitable for Years 2 – 4, just change the range to suit your year group objectives: Learning Objectives (U.K. National …
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Nature Crossword Puzzle
Crossword puzzles are a magnificent way for children to revise, practise spellings and learn new vocabulary. Check out this free nature-themed crossword puzzle, perfect for a science activity! This fun crossword puzzle will challenge kids …
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Data Handling Online Games
The internet is full of data handling games and activities. These are some of my favourite ones that will help children understand how data can be interpreted and presented in various ways. They provide opportunities …
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Multiplication Worksheet Under the Sea
Learning multiplication tables can be a tedious task for many children. Save this cute under the sea theme, which will help your kids practise their times tables and learn them in a fun way! Click …
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10 Free Sites to Improve Your Child’s Literacy Skills
Immersing children in literacy activities can help them improve their literacy skills. Many times, I get parents asking me if I can recommend any sites to help their children strengthen in a variety of literacy …