Wake-up Margy
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Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
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30 years teaching Secondary Math. Author of 2 books of Primary School Plays.
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Algebraic Techniques Bundle
Revise Algebraic concepts and skills in a fun, invigorating way outdoors or in the gym. The whole class will enjoy this variation to the usual rigours of mathematical learning. The 5 games in this resource have been created specifically for students in the middle to low range levels of attainment who are difficult to keep motivated, who often have low attention levels, and who need to regularly revisit Maths techniques to retain learnt skills. The games can also provide physical and rewarding f
6th - 9th
Algebra, Math
Short Whole-Class Performances Bundle
You save $US18.50 with this bundle of 11 short performance scripts for K – 4 students. The 10- minute performances provide roles for every member of the class. They are fun, sometimes irreverent or ridiculous, and they are simple to produce. There are 2 – 5 preparation Activities for 9 of the scripts. These Activities familiarise the class with the script whilst providing age-specific curriculum tasks in English and The Arts. The bundle resource includes:· Teacher’s Notes · Australian Curriculu
K - 4th
Art, Drama, Literature
Number Revision Bundle - Integers, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages
The “Get Physical with Maths” Number Units are all here in one bundle. You save $16US by buying the 13 resources together. Need to get those lazy bones moving? Need to find an innovative way to take your students away from the computer, the classroom and their books? They will love coming to Maths once you take them outside or to the gym to revise Integers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages to play these fun games. This resource contains: · Australian Mathematics Curriculum links · Instruction
6th - 9th
Fractions, Math, Other (Math)
Short Performance Bundle - for 8 - 13 year olds
You save $US20.50 with this bundle of 11 short performance scripts for Years 3 -7 students. The 10 - 20-minute performances provide roles for every member of the class. They are fun, sometimes irreverent or ridiculous, sometimes weird and spooky, and often have an Australian flavour. Costume and prop suggestions are provided. There are 1 – 2 preparation Activities for 4 of the scripts. These Activities familiarise the class with the script whilst providing age-specific curriculum tasks in Engli
3rd - 7th
Drama, Literature, Music
Performance Scripts: Five Blind Mice
“Five Blind Mice” is the perfect short stage skit of 10 – 15 minutes for assembly or school concerts. It is full of silly nonsense and the thrills and spills that young children love. The audience will be spell-bound and splitting their sides with laughter as they experience this retake of the well-known rhyming song. The parts: • Are shared by the whole class • Are similar in “stage” time • Do not require long rehearsals or learning • Can be varied to suit class-size and individual talents • Do
2nd - 4th
Drama, Poetry, Speaking & Listening
Converting between Fractions Decimals Percentages
Converting between Decimals, Fractions and Percentages is an entirely fresh way to get those lazy bones and brains moving. Take the whole class outside or to the gym and play the game, “Rummy Treasure”. Not only will your students love you for giving them so much fun, they’ll improve their skills in converting between decimals, fractions and percentages. There is little preparation required for this game. Simply print and cut out the cards, take 2 tubs for the treasure and divide the class into
6th - 8th
Decimals, Fractions, Math
Koomoorang
Koomoorang is a quiet little village full of ordinary town folk going about their business … or is it? Once a month, when there is a full moon, suddenly they become … Vampires! The performance is wonderful entertainment and it is over in 10 minutes – perfect for an assembly item or a short concert piece. Why it will be easy: · The children all perform together (no need to worry about stage- fright.) · The number of roles is easily adjusted · Each role has 2 lines or less, except for the “Announc
4th - 6th
Character Education, Drama, Speaking & Listening
Performance Scripts: The Circus
“The Circus“is a 20 minute stage performance full of fun and action. The school audience will be in fits of laughter when four young groups run away to join the circus. Watch as the adventurers “trial” different circus skill-sets. Will the circus be the life for them, or will harsh reality be the lesson of the day? The parts: • Are shared by the whole class • Are similar in “stage” time • Do not require long rehearsals or learning • Can be varied to suit class-size and individual talents • Do no
4th - 7th
Drama, Speaking & Listening
Factorise Expressions
Factorise Expressions is a unit of work similar to the resource included in the bundle, “Algebraic Techniques”. It has a different game to play, “Team Relays” but with similar questions and answers. Students play the game “Team Relays” outside or in the gym. It requires 4 teams to run in relays from a start line where they select a question card and then run to a container which contains a set of answers. They must match an algebraic expression to its common factor in Game 1 and 2, and match a
8th - 10th
Algebra, Math
Improper Fractions and Mixed Numerals
Get Physical with Math, “Improper Fractions- Mixed Numerals” Your students will be cheering each other on when they play this game of “Rummy Treasure” while at the same time brushing up on their improper fraction and mixed numeral skills. This is an exciting game similar to dodge ball which will have the most reticent student actively involved. Teams must retrieve matching pairs of improper fraction and mixed numeral cards without the other team “bowling” them out. This resource contains 9 page
5th - 7th
Fractions, Math
Indices, Square and Cube Roots
The resource contains physical team games to play outdoors or in the gym. Students revise skills in indices, common squares and cubes, square and cube roots and index laws. The activities are creative, fun alternatives to classroom practice. They will improve comprehension and retention of skills, motivate and enhance class cohesion. Each game can be repeated many times to consolidate necessary skills. A change in team order will change the questions faced.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Math
Short Performance: "Alphabet Animals"
This joyful short script is ideal for an assembly presentation or a full- school concert. “Alphabet Animals” is for Foundation – year 1: Activities progress the students through reciting rhymes, forming rhyming words, recognising and writing letters and exploring role, rhythm and situation. Why it will be easy: · The children recite together in groups of 4-5 (no need to worry about stage- fright.) · The number of roles is easily adjusted · The children only have 4 funny rhyming lines to learn ·
K - 1st
Art, Drama, English Language Arts
Performance Script - Nathan's Nightmare
Are the vampires, aliens, zombies and crocodiles real? Or are they part of Nathan’s nightmare? The weird, wild and wonderful world of Nathan’s imagination flashes before us in a whirl of dance, song and mime. A choir introduces the action with rhyming verse sung to the tune of “Old MacDonald had a Farm”. It is over in 10 minutes and will be great entertainment for an assembly item or school concert. Why it will be easy:· The children all perform together (no need to worry about stage- fright.) ·
3rd - 4th
Drama, English Language Arts, Music
Scripts: "Good Neighbours"
“Good Neighbours” is a 20 minute comic stage script for the whole class to perform. Develop the entertainer in every student when you produce this play for the school community. You will enhance teamwork skills and build self-confidence. The roles: • do not require any line-learning as the entire play is mimed • are shared equally amongst the class • can be varied to suit the size of the class • provide opportunities for spontaneity The script: Two houses on a street face continual disruption wh
5th - 8th
Classroom Community, Drama
Snow White and the 23 Dwarfs
Snow White and the 23 Dwarfs presents a day in this old well-loved story, adapted to suit a full classroom of imaginary characters. Each dwarf has a unique personality. The resource expands student knowledge of human traits and develops the expression of character in text and in action. Understanding the dynamics of this large, happy “family” will also build an appreciation for tolerance and compassion. It is over in 10 minutes and will be great fun for an assembly item or school concert. Why it
2nd - 3rd
Drama, English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening
The Space Invaders
Four sets of aliens each from different planets invade the Earth at the same time, and accidentally “bump” into each other as they cautiously explore. The reactions of the nervous invaders to each other are both revealing and comical. Eventually the true inhabitants come along. How will they respond? Why it will be easy: · The children all perform together (no need to worry about stage- fright.) · The number of roles is easily adjusted · Syllabus requirements are met · Lines are short and simple
5th - 6th
Character Education, Drama, English Language Arts
Equivalent Fractions
Your students will be cheering each other on when they play “Rummy Treasure”. This is an exciting game similar to dodge ball which will have the most reticent student actively involved. Teams must retrieve matching pairs of equivalent fraction cards without the other team “bowling” them out. This resource contains 11 pages which include: • “Teacher Instructions” to help you get the most from the game • Instructions for the game, “Rummy Treasure” • 3 Sets of graded Question and Answer Cards • Var
4th - 5th
Fractions, Math
CCSS
4.NF.A.1
The Cartesian Plane
“The Cartesian Plane” is a resource from the bundle, “Algebraic Techniques”. The Question and Answer Cards have been spaced out onto separate pages for easier handling and copying. Students play the game “Colour Code” outside or in the gym. It requires 3 teams to run in relays to 4 tables which each exhibit a colour-coded set of answers. They must match a point on the number plane Question Card to a set of coordinates on the Answer Cards. Students will find this revision exercise easy to master
7th - 8th
Algebra, Math
Algebra: Solve Simple Equations
Solve Simple Equations” contains 2 different games for your class to play outside or in the gym. 3 Games of Catch-it: The class will break into 2 teams and throw a tennis ball from one team member to the next the length of a sport’s field. The ball will be placed into a tub marked with the matching operation to “undo” a simple equation. The last player then runs to the front of the line and so on, until all equations have been “undone”. For easy preparation find • 3 Sets of Question Cards • 3 Se
7th - 8th
Algebra
Simplify Algebraic Expressions
Simplify Algebraic Expressions is a unit of work taken from the bundle, “Algebraic Techniques 2”. Students play the game “Colour Code” outside or in the gym. It requires 3 teams to run in relays to tables which each exhibit a colour-coded set of answers. They must match an algebraic expression to its simplified answer. What better way to get your reluctant students to improve their skills in Algebra? This resource contains 14 pages which include: • “Teacher Instructions” to help you get the mos
7th - 9th
Algebra, Math
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About the store
Experience
30 years teaching Secondary Math. Author of 2 books of Primary School Plays.
Teaching style
I am very sensitive to children becoming bored or academically lost. I believe that all students can experience success. School is a place of development not just of academic skills but personal awareness and citizenship. It is our duty to provide students with a happy caring environment with opportunities for varied learning styles, fun, creativity and play.
My style is one of assessing the level of the class accurately and teaching for understanding. I mix up the lessons with plenty of variety, fun and games.
My own education history
B. A. UNSW Australia, (English, Math) , Dip. Ed.
Additional biographical information
I have taught in the classroom and as a distance education teacher. At Dubbo School of Distance Education, NSW Australia, I produced over 120 leaflet resources for students in Special Needs Math (Yr7- 10) and in Vocational Mathematics for students 16 years - 18 years.
As a hobby, I write children's plays and have had 8 Primary School scripts published.
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