Lesson 4: Week 5
Title Mass
Learning Objective:
solve measurement problems
understand and use words about mass
measure and compare using standard units.
Mental Warm Up:
Questions about different numbers.
Main Lesson Idea:
Today we are going to continue our work on mass.
Educational Challenges
Check the order is correct by weighing the items using 10g weights.
Look at the food packages your teacher has given you.
Estimate which size of plastic bag to put 50g of the substance in.
Lesson 1: Week 6
Title Shape and Space
Learning Objective:
recognise and describe turning movements
recognise half and quarter turns to the left or right
understand angle as a measure of turn
recognise right angles.
Mental Warm Up:
What do we know about the number 100?
Main Lesson Idea:
Today we are going to continue our work finding out about different turns and we are going to learn about a special size of turn called a right angle.
Educational Challenges
Cut out a quarter of a circle to make a ‘right angle measurer’. Use it to find things which have right angles.
Make a ‘right angle measurer’. Can you think of things that have corners which are greater than or less than a right angle?
Lesson 3: Week 6
Title Shape and Space
Learning Objective:
solve problems and recognise patterns
recognise and describe line symmetry
complete symmetrical patterns.
Mental Warm Up:
Put these weights into order – heaviest first.
Main Lesson Idea:
We are going to continue looking for and using lines of symmetry.
Educational Challenges Make symmetrical patterns with paint and paper or pegs and pegboards.
Find symmetrical letters. Make a poster.
I love to work through SATs papers are part of my revision program. These two PowerPoints are designed for whole class interaction. All the students need are some whiteboards. Each question is immediately followed by its answer.
This has lots of motivational and organisational benefits. The first is the students get immediate feedback on their ideas and misconceptions, without needing to wait until the end of a test. It also means different students can explain each of their solving strategies to the class and help everyone become more effective learners.
As the answers are straight after the questions, it is possible to simply use these PowerPoints for 5 minutes a day and still get the full benefit as all the questions are immediately solved. This is also a nice way of tutoring students at home. The tutor can then focus on the areas the students to need to work harder in.
Making multiplication times tables fun. These timetables books are both fun to make and fun to use. They are a great way of helping students to learn their multiplication tables.
I was trying to think of different ways of making practicing time tables more fun. This is a fun activity. I wanted it to be tricky enough that there was more than one set of different timestables to use. I decided that 4 different varients meant no child could simply learn the numbers off by heart - by time they have completed all 4 books for each multiplication timetable, they will be proficient in that book.
You can start off with the easier multiplication tables such as the x2, x5 and x10 for the beginners, before moving onto the middle range books such as x3, x4, x6 and x8. Finally rounding off with the most challenging books.
Perfect for Homeworks etc. I have now made it into an easy print books to make your life easier.
Child make mini origami books, each with the times table in them and then the answers at the end, so they can be used for self checking. If you prefer no answers, it is a matter of moments to edit out the answers using a paint program. They can be used for testing or simple revision.
Test Your Spelling Skills
Read > Cover > Write > Check > Correct
No. 2 – Numbers 1-20
To improve your spelling, read a word, cover it with your hand, then write it on the first line. Check your spelling. If it’s wrong, write it out again on the second line:
Example words
one _________________ _________________
two _________________ _________________
three _________________ _________________
four _________________ _________________
Super Maths Bundle is a great set of lessons for any teacher!
World Maths Day Super Bundle has 20 different sets of teaching resources to use across KS1 and KS2. There are lots of different lessons, tests and teaching ideas to try.
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Are you looking for spell checking activities? Here some fun look, say, spell check writing activities and also a nice presentation about how to spot common mistakes in written English.
Are you looking for different multiplication and division quizzes, mental maths tests and teaching resources? This has materials for both KS1 and KS2 children. These would be excellent teaching resources for anyone wanting to boost their multiplication and division skills.
I wrote a whole years’s worth of Year 2 Maths lessons in 2000. I was commissioned by a well known UK publisher. The presentations contains a learning objective, a warm up starter activity, a main whole class lesson and a set of differentiated lesson suggestions for the final part of the lesson. The lessons are engaging and are enjoyed by all my class. Try them today!
Why Kids Will Love the Pre-K Christmas Math Quiz Lesson!
The Pre-K Christmas Math Quiz is a delightful journey into the world of math, wrapped in the joy of the holiday season! Here’s why young learners will absolutely love this lesson:
A Festive Introduction
From the very start, students will be immersed in the holiday spirit! Gathering in a circle and anticipating a fun Christmas math adventure creates excitement and sets a cheerful tone for the lesson.
Engaging and Hands-On Activities
The lesson features interactive activities that allow students to touch and count real Christmas objects like candy canes and ornaments. This hands-on approach makes learning tangible and fun, fostering a deeper connection to the math concepts being taught.
Relatable Themes
Using Christmas-themed props makes the lesson relatable and relevant. Children love the holidays, and by connecting math to their favorite festive items, they’ll find joy in practicing skills like counting and shape recognition.
Visual Learning
With large flashcards and a Christmas tree shape cutout, visual learners will thrive! The colorful visuals capture their attention and help them better understand the concepts of counting, shapes, and sizes.
Fun and Interactive Games
Activities like the Size Comparison Game encourage movement and participation. Kids will enjoy discussing which stocking is the smallest or biggest while using words like “small,” “medium,” and “big.” This playful interaction keeps the energy high and the learning engaging.
Sense of Accomplishment
As students participate and grasp each concept, their confidence will grow. The encouraging atmosphere, filled with praise for their efforts, will make them feel like math experts, ready to take on more challenges.
Celebration and Recap
Ending the lesson with a fun recap and counting to 10 using “Ho, ho, ho!” adds a festive twist, leaving students with smiles and laughter. They will feel accomplished and eager to share what they learned with their families.
Adaptable for All Learners
The lesson includes adaptations for different learning needs, ensuring that every child can participate and feel successful. This inclusivity fosters a sense of belonging and community in the classroom.
In summary, the Pre-K Christmas Math Quiz is not just a lesson; it’s a joyful experience that transforms essential math skills into a festive celebration. Kids will leave feeling excited about math and the holiday season, creating wonderful memories of learning!
Are you multiplying and dividing? Do you want lots of additional help and resources? This is a great set of teaching resources you can use throughout the year. Try it today!
Here is a fun, multicultural, cross curricular set of resources for Halloween. There are maths resources, different language resources, photos about how people celebrate Halloween and even a phonics sheet about Halloween.
This is part 2 of a 3 part Grammar Bundle, which has all my grammar resources in easy to download format. There are lots of different tests in this part of the bundle. This is a perfect resource for anyone revising for the KS2 SATs tests or for anyone interested in generally improving their English skills.
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If you are learning Dutch and you are looking for a way of translating from English into Dutch, then this is a great start. This resource would still need a dutch teacher as everything is in English. You look at the pictures and try to name things in Dutch.
Are you learning Polish? Are you looking for fun images to share with your students? I took my ESL course and I adapted it to help teachers also teach Polish. The worksheets are in English but there are 57 different settings and 114 pages of worksheets to translate into Polish. Students can use these pictures as a focus for their conversations and also for fun end of lesson games, where they recall the new vocabulary used in each session.
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Mass and Shape and Space
Every lesson includes an interactive fun PowerPoint for learning the lesson, a daily mental maths quiz on the topic, and a detailed lesson plan.
Why Students Will Love This Lesson
Students will find learning about mass and shapes engaging and hands-on! The activities allow them to explore real-world applications of measurement. They will love weighing objects and creating patterns with shapes, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
Sample Questions:
What classroom objects are heavier or lighter than a kilogram?
If I have a pair of numbers with a difference of 5, what could they be?
How can you describe a shape after making quarter turns?
Benefits to Teachers
Engaging Learning Experiences: Interactive lessons keep students excited about math.
Real-World Applications: Understanding mass and shapes prepares students for everyday situations.
Varied Assessment Opportunities: Teachers can assess understanding through hands-on activities and group discussions.
Comprehensive Resources: Each lesson plan includes quizzes and PowerPoints to streamline teaching.
Overview of Week 5 Lessons
Lesson 1: Mass
Learning Objectives:
Solve measurement problems.
Use words about mass and ways of measuring weight.
Measure using non-standard units and compare weights.
Mental Warm Up: Imagine a spider is on number 4 of a hundred square. Which number is below it?
Lesson 2: Mass
Learning Objectives:
Use and begin to read words about mass.
Compare different masses.
Mental Warm Up: What’s my number?
Lesson 3: Mass
Learning Objectives:
Use and begin to use words about mass.
Suggest and use simple measuring equipment.
Mental Warm Up: I am thinking of a pair of numbers with a difference of how much?
Lesson 4: Mass
Learning Objectives:
Solve measurement problems.
Understand and use words about mass.
Mental Warm Up: Questions about different numbers.
Lesson 5: Shape and Space
Learning Objectives:
Recognise and describe how to turn things.
Understand the terms clockwise and anti-clockwise.
Mental Warm Up: What do we know about the number 10?
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