Solving Problems with Shadow Puppets Edu

Technology can be such a powerful tool to allow children to showcase their learning in creative ways. Especially for children who may not be able to articulate their ideas and learning as written text. Technology, such as the iPad, can remove these barriers allowing children...

Access thousands of questions for free through LBQ

I am a huge fan of technology that can not only enhance learning but save me time. Over the past year or so, the one tool that has stood out has to be Learning By Questions.There is a paid element to the tool, which I think is well worth the money. I will explore these...

Using Coins and Notes to make different amounts.

Today with Year 2 we were continuing out work on Money in maths. Rather than the suggested lesson from the scheme which involved a lot of time being spent printing, cutting out and photocopying. I decided to do something different instead: View this post on Instagram I...

Solvemoji - Great little Maths starters!

One of my eBooks - 15+ ideas for the emoji keyboard in the classroom explores how emojis can be used as a tool across the curriculum.I recently discovered a great page on Facebook that provides a fantastic starter or activity for a maths lesson. You can follow Solvemoji...

Exploring 3D Shapes

Today I had the pleasure of working with Year 3. In maths, we were exploring 3D shapes. We discussed the different properties of 3D shapes such as faces, edges and vertices. The children were given the opportunity to explore the shapes physically and then were challenged to create a video sharing their understanding of different 3D shapes. We used the app Shadow Puppets Edu, which is quickly becoming...

AlbertClock for extra maths practice!

Thanks to @Gareth_Metcalfe for this new app AlbertClock you can download on your devices! See it in action here:The AlbertClock app, worth a look for some extra maths practice! Thanks Gareth for sharing!A post shared by Lee Parkinson (@ict_mrp) on Mar 13, 2017 at 12:10pm ...