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Saint Patrick’s Day Maths Bundle will allow you to run math groups and assess their knowledge of core math concepts. The St Patrick’s Day theme is fun and colourful – helping to motivate young learners.

Each section has instructions and includes a save ‘my ink version’ to print

Subitising Cards – Ten Frames

• Use these cards for standard and non-standard Subitising flash cards.
• Don’t recount them – ask how do you know it is 5.
• They will build up their language over time by saying I see 5 or, 4 and 1 or, 3 and 2 or, 1 and 4 or, 3 and 3.
• This builds to a greater number sense

Matching Numerals to Words to Collections

• Numerals go to 125, it is important to go beyond 100 so that they can bridge over tens and over hundreds words go to twenty and can be matched after the sequence is complete.
• Use as flashcards – say numerals also ask what comes before and after.
• Sequence numerals on the floor to 125 in a small group. Match words to numerals.
• Show the collection for each number using bundling sticks or counters

Patterns

• Use on the floor or place magnets on the back to use on the whiteboard to model how a pattern can be made for girl, boy, girl or boy, boy, girl, boy, boy.
• Use to make patterns with children who are having difficulty with making patterns Worksheet for assessment.

Missing Numbers

• Students use a dry erase pen to write in the missing numbers.
• Check with a buddy if they have recorded the correct numerals.
• Use number charts from around your room for children to check their work

Coins in the Pot - Making Collections

• Decide which coins you will use. If you use the $1 coins the total should match the numeral on the top.
• If you use the $2 coins you can talk about doubles and counting by 2’s

Friends of Ten – Rainbow facts

• Withdraw one card at a time and then record your operation and answer on the sheet provided

**Number Lines for Addition and Subtraction **

• Model the task first. Then encourage students to try the next two number lines on their own.
• Don’t forget to encourage them to record the dice as thrown and the equation.

Days of the week - Calendar Work

• Match up months to the correct season. Have charts around the room to help with these games.
• The season sheet is just for placing the correct months in the correct season.

Saint Patrick’s Day Maths Bundle is a fun way to explore number facts

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