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I have eleven years teaching experience across grades Pre-K to 6. I currently teach in Australia, but have also taught in the USA.
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Partitioning Numbers to 20 Math Center Activities
These tasks are designed to develop students’ ability to partition numbers to 20. They help students to improve their early understanding of how numbers can be made up, and addition and subtraction facts to 20.
Through these activities students will learn that there are multiple addition and subtraction facts for any given number. They will explore this concept further and list possible combinations. Instructions provided explain how these activities can be used with the whole class, or as ind
PreK - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Mental Computation Strategy - Doubles and Near Doubles
40 pages of resources to support the teaching of two-digit addition using doubles and near doubles. Aligns with Common Core and Australian Curriculum for Grade 2. Concepts move from known facts of doubling 1-digit numbers, through multiples of ten, multiples of five, 2-digit without regrouping, problem solving, related subtraction facts, and near doubles.
Included in this packet are:
Instructions for use
Connections with standards
6 If...Then... Posters
8 Worksheets with Answer Keys
3 Games or
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.6
, 2.OA.A.1
Comparing and Ordering Capacity
These tasks are aligned with the Australian Curriculum for Year 2 and provide an opportunity for students to explore the measurement of capacity. They involve the use of video cameras to record and reflect on experiences, thus integrating ICT.
In the first task, students collaborate with others as they determine how much water a variety of containers will hold. They measure using uniform informal units, and begin to develop skills required for accurate measurement. They compare and order contai
1st - 3rd
Math, Measurement
Place Value Garden
48 pages of tasks designed to support students’ understanding of number and place value. The activities focus on number sequences, adding and subtracting 10 and 100, number bonds, and the relationship between addition and subtraction. A garden theme was used to make the worksheets more appealing to students (and their teachers!)
Included in this resource are:
Instructions for use
Connections to Common Core and Australian Curriculum
14 Ready to go worksheets
11 Blank templates
1 Caterpillar Pat
1st - 3rd
Math, Numbers, Place Value
CCSS
1.NBT.C.5
, 2.NBT.A.2
, 2.NBT.B.5
+1
Comparing and Measuring Mass
These tasks are designed to provide an opportunity for students to explore the measurement of mass. They involve the use of video cameras to record and reflect on experiences, thus integrating ICT. They are aligned with the Australian Curriculum for Year 2.
In the first task, students collaborate with others as they compare and measure the mass of a range of items. They measure using uniform informal units, and begin to develop skills required for accurate measurement. (A second option is provi
1st - 3rd
Math, Measurement
Mini Place Value Books
These miniature books can be used by students to develop their understanding of place value by recognising, writing, modelling and ordering numbers.
A variety of miniature books have been provided to cater for the varied needs of students in Grades K-3. Slight adaptations have been made for each grade level such that:
• Kindergarten students can focus on numbers 0-20
• Grade 1 students can focus on 2-digit numbers (2 variations - one with bundles, one with abacus)
• Grade 2 students can focus o
K - 3rd
Math, Place Value
Shape, Location and Transformation Math Center Activities
These eight math center activities are designed to develop students' understanding of shape, location and transformation through hands on tasks with both manipulatives and ICT. Links are provided to the Australian Curriculum for Maths in Year 2 and 3.
Included in this package are:
Instructions for use
Connections to Common Core and Australian Curriculum
Math center cards and printables
1st - 4th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
2.G.A.1
Caterpillar Number of the Day
This Number of the Day activity can be used repeatedly for students to develop their flexibility with number and place value. Students write, represent and order numbers.
This task is aligned with the Australian Curriculum for Year 2 and Common Core Standards for Grade 2.
The packet includes:
Instructions for use
Three worksheets and samples of varying difficulty
One blank worksheet for individualised program
1st - 3rd
Math, Mental Math, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
+3
Easy Freebie - Exploring 2D Shapes
This Microsoft Word Template can be used in a lesson integrating Maths and ICT. Students insert the correct shapes from the tool bar. They then type how many sides and angles each shape has. I also allow my students to play with the format of their shapes. They then create a picture or design using different polygons.
To add their name to the header, students double click on the header. To then return to the body of the page, they double click on the body.
If you would like to change Trapeziu
1st - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Geometry, Math
If... Then... And... Mental Strategies for Mathematics
These tasks are designed to help students to consider how one number fact is related to another number fact. It is one way for students to brainstorm in Mathematics lessons and works as a warm-up activity or task for fast finishers. It is ideal for students who require further challenge as it is open ended and provides opportunities for students to explore their own thinking. It can be used throughout the year on multiple occasions.
Included in this resource are:
1. Instructions for use
2. Four
K - 6th
Math, Mental Math
Number Bonds to 100 and Change from $1.00
These are Mathematics tasks that can be used with students to support mental strategies for number bonds to 100. This is an important skill for students to develop as it assists with mental computation of two and three digit numbers. It is also helpful in everyday life when students are calculating how much change they will receive from a whole dollar amount. Prior to this lesson, students should have already have an understanding of number bonds to 10.
Three worksheets have been provided, alon
2nd - 4th
Arithmetic, Math, Mental Math
Easy Freebie - Rotating Images
This Microsoft Word Template can be used in a lesson integrating Maths and ICT. Students rotate the images to fit the column headings. The images are original clipart created by me, and are not to be repackaged or sold.
If you would like to change anti-clockwise to counter clockwise, simply change them on the document and then save as a document template.
This task aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Year 2 as follows:
Identify and describe half and quarter turns (ACMMG046)
An easy free
1st - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Geometry, Math
Easy Freebie - Life Savers Maths
This product is a series of questions that can be used for a fun Maths review lesson for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and Year 1. The questions promote exploration and discussion using Mathematical terminology appropriate to young students. The questions include whole number, addition, subtraction, measurement, space and geometry, sorting and comparing. Questions can be omitted to suit the needs of the class. Two versions have been provided to suit the terminology of both the US and Austr
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Math
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About the store
Experience
I have eleven years teaching experience across grades Pre-K to 6. I currently teach in Australia, but have also taught in the USA.
Teaching style
I am easily inspired and love to find ways to improve learning for my students using a variety of strategies and ideas. My goal is to remain a flexible teacher, taking on board the new things I learn and modifying my practices as necessary. I am passionate about using technology to support students in becoming literate and numerate. Wherever possible I differentiate tasks to suit the varied needs of students in my class. I like to find and create resources that really get kids thinking, and can be easily modified to suit new situations.
Additional biographical information
I also maintain a blog at: http://www.teachingchallenges.com
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