Looking for fresh ways to spark mathematical thinking without spending hours preparing? This week we sit down with Jess from The Sydney Teacher to talk about five simple, engaging math warm-ups that you can take straight into your classroom tomorrow.
These warmups are fun, flexible, require little to no preparation, and best of all, they're designed with a low floor, high ceiling approach. That means every student can join in, experience success, and be challenged at their own level.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why low-prep math warm-ups can have such a big impact.
- How to encourage rich mathematical thinking through open-ended tasks
- Simple activities that promote problem-solving, reasoning and discussion
- Ways to engage every learner, regardless of ability
- 5 math warmups you can add to your toolbox and start using tomorrow!
Whether you're filling the first ten minutes of your math lesson, reviewing concepts, or simply looking to build excitement around math,this episode is full of practical inspiration that you can implement straight away.
Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh
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Connect with Jess on Instagram @the.sydney.teacher - Send her a DM with the word MONDAY to get on her Monday morning maths club list.
Check out her website here.
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About Today’s Guest
Jess, also known as The Sydney Teacher, is an experienced Australian primary school teacher with a passion for helping children build confidence and success in maths. After becoming frustrated with resources that didn't align with the curriculum or stand up to the realities of everyday classrooms, she began creating her own. Today, she designs classroom-tested, curriculum-aligned maths resources that are practical, engaging, and easy for teachers to use—helping educators save valuable time while giving students meaningful learning experiences.
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