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Must Have Children’s Books For Your Classroom!

Children's Books are the perfect tool to help teach, engage and hook kids into learning! Check out our favourites and and start collecting your library of Children's books for your classroom today! A carefully chosen kids book has the power to help explain math concepts to kids in a way…

No Tears Times Tables Using Multiplication Think Boards

Do your kids struggle with multiplication? Then you must try our Free Multiplication Think Board Template if you want to know how to teach multiplication without the tears! We especially love using thinkboard templates in our math class, and they are an essential piece of kit in the guide to…

Essential Kids Multiplication World Books For The Classroom

Our list of Multiplication World Books is an excellent list of children's picture books that are the perfect stress free teaching strategy for helping kids learn about multiplying. Grab these must have picture books for your classroom library today! If you're wondering how to teach multiplication to your grade 1 and…

20 Children’s Books To Teach Fractions {Fraction Made EASY!}

Teachers are you introducing fractions to your students? It can be a tricky concept but it doesn't have to be hard. Here's an awesome list of Children's Books To Teach Fractions to get you started and your kids hooked! According to research, using children’s literature in math lessons can…

5 Steps To Successful Measurement Moderation Tasks

Do you need measurement moderation tasks that will really test ECE kids measurement understanding? Then you're in the right place! Read on for 5 steps to successful math moderation and grab your free moderation task too! Measurement moderation is an important part of teaching numeracy. It is a process where teachers…

Math In Nature Summer STEM Activities

Do your kids love math & science? If not, do you wish there was something you could do to get them interested & excited instead of anxious or bored? This summer, I encourage you to get outside and explore math in the world around you with our Math in nature…

Easy To Make Father’s Day Superhero Gift {Free Printable}

Teachers if you need an Easy Father's Day Gift For kids to make at School then look no further! Download these FREE Quick & Ever so Cute Superhero Dad Templates. They'll help make Father's Day in the Classroom A Breeze! Teachers, Father's Day is just around the corner, but…

EASY To Make Mother’s Day Fingerprint Flower Cup with Saucer

Mums everywhere will treasure this simple to make fingerprint flower cup with saucer gift on Mother's Day this year. This gorgeous gift is really simple and easy to make which is perfect Mother's Day craft in for the classroom! This gorgeous finger print flower cup and saucer is…

BEST Activities For Investigating Australian Coins {Ultimate Math Centers}

Kids Don't know the Value of Money! Right? Actually Kids don't See or use money in real life these days. Gone are the days of counting the money jar so they're going to need some help in the classroom to replace all that lost learning. Check out our activities for…

Fun Activities For Teaching Kids Standard Measurement

If you're teaching Standard Measurement then check this out! Everything you need to know including the 'How' and 'What' to teach your 2nd Grade kids about standard units of measurement and measuring tools. In Preschool, Kindergarten and Grade 1 kids are introduced to non standard measurement and units of measurement. They…

Non Standard Measurement Activities {Our Secret Weapon!}

Non Standard Measurement activities help kids to really learn about measuring. But it needs to be done properly or your kids won't get it! Read on to get our Secret Weapon for teaching non-standard measuring. Before kids are introduced Standard Measurement using rulers and measuring tapes they need to understand…

EASY Dr Seuss Kabobs {Cat in the Hat Recipe}

These fruit and marshmallow Dr. Seuss Kabobs are healthy and so easy to make. Perfect Cat in the Hat inspired healthy treats to celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday this March 2nd. Your kids will love them! These Cat in the Hat inspired kabobs turned out much better than I imagined. I was…

Children’s Books For Teaching Numbers & Counting {All Ages}

What better way to introduce number concepts to Kids than with Children’s books For Teaching Numbers & Counting of course! Take a look at this MEGA List there's plenty for kids of all ages! Children's Books are a great teaching resource to help teachers teach many concepts. I really love using…

The Best Place Value Folder Game Printable {For FREE!}

This simple to make Place Value Folder game printable is a perfect for math centers, early finishers & homework. It's a MUST make dice game for teaching numeracy with your kids! Our Place Value folder game is fun classroom activity for hands-on learning. Your kids will enjoy practicing and consolidating…

Growth Mindset For Kids {Free Posters}

Teaching a Growth Mindset in your classroom is a MUST if you want success for your kids. Find out more from Carol Dweck and snag some Free Inspirational Posters! What is growth mindset? Growth mindset definition: Growth Mindset Research Many students have a fixed mindset about many things but especially…

Classroom Essentials Do-A-Dot Number Printables {FREE Download!}

Our FREE Do-A-Dot Number printables are just Perfect for everyday Number Recognition Activities. Use them for do-a-dot dabbing, painting, collage, tracing, playdough & more! Our simple number template printables are a really handy free printable to have, they can be used for so many different preschool and kindergarten number recognition activities. Here…

Fun Mental Maths Printable Number Games {For Number Sense!}

This FANTASTIC Mental Maths Printable Number Games Set is All you need to Practice and Revise Over 40 Number Sense Concepts. Cool Math Games For Kids of Any Age! Mental Maths Activities are not all about practising times tables and multiplication facts. Really great mental math teaching resources cover a…

How To Make Kids Feel Smarter With Frayer Model Think Boards

Kids hate math? Try a Frayer Model think board! They are the perfect tool for teaching numeracy and getting kids to love learning math. Start the transformation today! Thinkboard templates are an excellent teaching tool and they are so simple to implement into any classroom routine. They work with any age group…