Practising Times Tables during summer!

What You Need:

·         Paper

·         Markers

·         Tape

·         CD or MP3 player

What You Do:

1.       Make a list of math problems that your child is having difficulty with.

2.       Write the answer to each of the math problems on its own piece of paper with a thick marker. Each number should fill up the paper and be dark enough for your child to see easily from several feet away.

3.       Tape the numbers at random on a driveway, bare floor, or patio.

4.       Turn on the music and let your child dance around on top of the numbers. After a few seconds, pause the music and call out a math problem, such as “Three times eight!”

5.       Your child should then jump as quickly as possible onto the number that is the correct answer to the problem you called out.

6.       You can keep on calling out math problems while repeating the previous steps. If your child has a friend over you can change the game into more of a competition, in which children race to see which one can jump on the correct number first.

Maths behind beats!

This week we teachers had so much fun learning about the relationship between Maths and Music. We had a practical lesson related to fractions in Music!

Lemonade Recipe - Reviewing Capacity

A tall glass of lemonade is the perfect summer treat. Make it even better with this creative twist on classic lemonade while you practice capacity.

What You Need:

• Pitchers
• Spoons
• Bowl
• Measuring cups
• Lemon squeezer
• Blender
• Fine strainer

 Ingredients for Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade:

(Makes about 8 servings)

• 6 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
• ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups water
• Mint leaves (optional)

What You Do:

Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade

1. Remove seeds from watermelon; then with your mum´s help, cut the melon into cubes. Measure 6 cups of watermelon cubes into a blender.
2. Cut strawberries in half. Measure 2 cups of strawberries and put them in the blender.
3. Squeeze lemons to create ½ cup of lemon juice. Add the juice, 1 cup sugar, and 2 cups water into the blender.
4. With your mum´s help, blend until smooth.
5. Add mint leaves if desired. Enjoy it!

Maths Day in Primary

Various and creative activities happened during our Maths day in Primary - some of them are shown in these photos! Enjoy them!

Maths Relays in Upper Primary

As part of the activities we do for Maths in Upper Primary, we have our Maths Relays. They take place at the end of every CAL and this is a way to review topics while having fun!