Please  find a short video explaining the background and rational of using Maths Through Stories, as a powerful way and engaging way to  teach Mathematical concepts.

Mama Bear wants to make her special Blue Ribbon Blueberry Pie, but it’s up to her four cubs to gather enough nuts, berries and seeds. Three of the cubs go at it with gusto, adding up their treasures by arranging them in groups of tens and ones. But they don’t have enough! Will their little sister – the one who spent the afternoon skipping, running and turning cartwheels – come through and save the day? Learning how to regroup numbers is essential for solving more advanced addition problems

Please find lesson plans to accompany ‘A Fair Bear Share’ to share with your learners

A Fair Bear Share

Please find a set of lesson plans to accompany the Cuisenaire video tutorial.  We attach also guidance on  how to deliver the lessons digitally to your learners.

Cuisenaire guidance re digital lessons

Cuisenaire – trains pattern 2 lesson

Cuisenaire equivalence – orange rod equivalence

Cuisenaire – trains complete pattern lesson

Cuisenaire – staircase lesson

Cuisenaire – build what I have

Research-based, Maths through Stories, is an engaging and creative way to teach and learn mathematical concepts.

‘Dinosaur Deals’ is a story that is based on Equivalent Values and is aimed at P3/4.  We have created some lesson activities that you can use with this story and some additional information you may find useful.

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Please have a look at our short video introducing the use of Cuisenaire rods.  This is a precursor to a series of tutorials that we will be leading about how you can use Cuisenaire rods with your learners, both in the classroom and remotely.

Here is a list of recommended numeracy/maths websites that can be used for learning at home.  FV&WL RIC Home learning (1)