Primary Math Lessons

Coding Pictures

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An image made within a square pattern, and a title that reads, "Coding Pictures".
Students practice coding skills in order to recreate an image.

Daily Calendar

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A classroom with a bunch of people seated and an instructor standing and pointing at a calendar. A title reads, "Daily Calendar".
This daily lesson with many small activities gives students the opportunity to practice all five strands of math every day.

Growing Patterns

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Three snakes with different patterns on their backs. The title "Growing Patterns" at the top.
Through a story about magical snakes, children think about numerical patterns.

Introduction to Patterning

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Coloured blocks making a pattern. The title "Introduction to Patterning" at the top.
Students learn to recognize and extend patterns in different contexts, as well as identify features that define a pattern.

Ladybug Patterns

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A pattern of illustrated ladybugs with a title at the top that reads, "Ladybug Patterns".
By using only one kind of material, students are challenged to think about making patterns in a different way.

Secret Shape Code

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Six different shapes with a title that reads, "Secret Shape Code".
Students develop spatial skills by practicing how to describe the location and orientation of different cut-out shapes.

We Are the Same

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A bunch of math problems with a title that reads, "We are the same".
Students are given a card with an equation, numbers or dots. They must determine who has an equivalent card.