Many of us use some sort of reward system in the classroom to reinforce that beautiful behavior we all desire from our students. Systems can come in many forms, e.g. Sticker charts, token economies, raffle tickets and so on. Coming up with rewards that won't break the bank, and will be fun for students can get costly if you are dipping into your own pockets to provide tangible rewards as a dangling carrot. When I started out teaching, in my desperate attempt to keep the students excited about the rewards, I spent so much money on prizes! Little did I know that I really did not need such extravagant rewards to make that carrot look so shiny!
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If you have seen math mysteries around, been interested, but are unsure how to implement them in your classroom, then this post is for you! There's a FREE math mystery for you to use at the end too!
What are Math Mysteries? Math Mysteries are an exciting and easy way to get lots of math practice and review in within the classroom. Ideal for consolidation, early-finishers, enrichment, test prep, review before a holiday season, or the sub-tub. Because it is important that students get the answers right, it is also a useful tool to assess how well your students understand the math content prepared in the mystery. If they are not able to crack the codes or discover the clues, then you can easily begin to see which content areas may need to be addressed again. I've designed these to be a simple NO PREP activity. So all you have to do is print, copy, and solve. Then choose one of the ways outlined below to use in your classroom if you wish.
With Easter around the corner, I thought it would be fun to round up some fun Easter themed puzzle games. I found three fantastic and free Easter puzzles that will keep minds active in a colorful and engaging way!
These can be used as an early finisher treat, a reward, part of a math rotation during Easter time, or you could direct students to the links for them to enjoy at home during the break. I like to use these as part of my positive reinforcement rewards. Computer game time is something most students enjoy, it's still an educational reward and it's free! So it is a WIN WIN WIN! To play each game below, simply click on the cover image or CLICK HERE TO PLAY link provided. |
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