3.You will need at least 3 players. One to call out the numbers and one other person to challenge

4.You will need something to cover your numbers e.g counters or rice or bits of paper

5.The caller will need a copy of the times table chart when calling out the numbers and should only call out the answers

6.When the caller calls out the number e.g. 6 you need to cover the times table that equals that number e.g. in the grid above it would be 3x2

7.Depending on the rules, you could get a bingo for making a line on your card or for covering the whole card

8.Make your own prizes. It could be that the winner gets an extra cookie or the loser has to dry the dishes

Extras for early finishers

7 times tables

8 times tables

9 times tables

Resources:

Pencil and paper

Times table chart

Counters or something similar

What am I learning?

* How to find relationships between numbers.

How can I make sure I am successful?

* I have used the numbers in the activity sheet.

* I have used +, -, x, ÷ to find the relationship between the numbers.

Activity description/steps:

Your mathematical brain is quick at finding relationships between numbers. Let’s look at this example:

2, 10, 20

10 and 20 are multiples of 2.

This relationship can be explained as: 2 x 10 = 20

20 ÷ 10 = 2

For this exercise you will find the relationship between the numbers in the activity sheet using +, -, x, ÷ operations.

1. Look at the numbers. Do you notice any relationships?

2. Choose 3 numbers that are related.

3. Using +, -, x, ÷ explain how your numbers are related. Write this as an equation Eg. 2 x 6 = 12.

Find more than 5 relationships using a variety of numbers and operations.

Extras for early finishers

Challenge yourself by finding the relationship between 4 or more numbers! Remember to use brackets () or BEDMAS to make sure your equation is correct.

Resources:

Number Relationships Activity Sheet

What am I learning?

To select technical vocabulary (WOW words) from a nonfiction text

How can I make sure I am successful?

• Read a text

• Describe what technical vocabulary is

• Make a list of technical vocabulary

Activity description/steps:

1.Read the article to yourself quietly.

2.Read the article aloud so you can hear your fluency.

3.Identify any unknown words and find out what they mean by using the dictionary OR ask a family member what they mean.

4.Make a list of 5-10 technical vocabulary words from this article.

*In a made up narrative/story a WOW word might be humongous or gorgeous BUT in an article a WOW word might be environment or habitat.They are the cool words that make the reading more interesting!

Extra for early finishers:

Draw a beautiful coloured picture of an orca in its natural environment

What am I learning?

* To read and enjoy a nonsense poem.

How can I make sure I am successful?

* I have read the poem slowly and carefully.

* I have recorded myself reading the poem.

* I have created my own “bad advice”.

Activity description/steps:

This nonsense poem is filled with humor, irony, rhyme and commands to create an enjoyable experience for the reader. Before you read the poem, think about these techniques used by the poet.

Humor - Funny or comical effect.

Irony - Something happens that is the opposite from what is expected eg. “A police station gets robbed”.

Rhyme - Words that have the same or similar sound in their endings.

Command - Order or instruction.

Can you find examples of these techniques in the poem?

Once you have recorded yourself reading the poem, come up with your very own bad advice! See if you can use one or two of the techniques from above.

Extras for early finishers

Draw an illustration of your bad advice!

Resources:

Bad Advice Poem

What am I learning?

To write a piece of persuasive writing (15 mins)

How can I make sure I am successful?

• Think carefully and brainstorm the issue

• Write sentences and paragraphs

• Use persuasive language

Activity description/steps:

ISSUE/TOPIC

Should children only have 2 hours of screen time a day? (including TV)

1.Think about the issue and choose a position or stance (you might think yes, or no but choose where you stand).

2.Brainstorm your ideas and keywords.

3.Write your piece of persuasive writing using sentences and paragraphs (15 mins, this will not be published).

4. Read your writing to a family member and ask them what they think or what is their position or stance on this issue.

Extras for early finishers

Dictation

Ask someone to read a paragraph (2-3 sentences) from one of your reading stories. They must read the paragraph SLOWLY 3-5 times. While they are reading you must try to copy out everything they say. Did you manage to write out the paragraph by listening?

Resources:

Pencil and paper

What am I learning?

* How to write a thoughtful letter.

How can I make sure I am successful?

* I have introduced myself.

* I have included important information about myself.

* I have used the letter template to format my writing.

Activity description/steps:

We are at the halfway mark for term 4! As we continue to work hard and have fun during the next 5 weeks, let’s pause and look to the future...

Today, you will be writing a letter to your future teacher for 2022. Think about what you want your future teacher to know about you. Here are some ideas:

Introduction: A warm greeting to your teacher and a brief introduction of yourself.

Strengths: This can be about your strengths in learning areas or your personality.

Eg. “I am a whizz at math because I know my times table off by heart. I like to crack jokes and make everyone laugh”.

Hobbies/ interests: What is your favourite subject at school? How do you like to spend your free time?

Eg. “I love cooking with my whānau. They are the most important people in my life”.

Your expectations: What would you like your teacher to help you with? What kind of person would you like your teacher to be?

Conclusion: A warm and enthusiastic closing statement to your teacher.

Eg. “I look forward to meeting you”.

It would be really great if you could save your letter and give it to your future teacher on the first day of school next year.

Extras for early finishers:

Include a photo of yourself or your whānau in the letter.

Resources:

Letter Template