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Free No-Prep Maths Activities
Maths Warm-Up: Target Number
One of my favourite maths warm ups of all time is Target Number. This is the perfect activity to turn number practice into a quick, brain-teasing game. It builds fluency, encourages problem-solving, and keeps students engaged.
Free No-Prep Maths Activities
Maths Warm-Up: The Alphabet Key
The Alphabet Key is one of Tony Ryan’s Thinker’s Keys, a collection of 20 creative thinking strategies designed to stretch students beyond surface-level responses.
Free No-Prep Maths Activities
Maths Warm-Up: The Answer Key
The Answer Key is one of Tony Ryan’s Thinker’s Keys, a collection of 20 creative thinking strategies designed to stretch students beyond surface-level responses.
Free No-Prep Maths Activities
Maths Warm-Up: Mixpressions
Mixpressions is a fun, interactive maths game from Transum.org. It’s flexible, fast-paced, and perfect for individual practice, pairs, or whole-class challenges.
Free No-Prep Maths Activities
Maths Warm-Up: Maths Charades!
Did you know you can turn the classic game charades, into an interactive maths activity? It's the perfect task for students to practise reasoning, vocabulary, and problem-solving while having fun. It is great for warm-ups, fast-finishers, or brain breaks!
Free No-Prep Maths Activities
Maths Warm-Up: Odd One Out
Odd One Out is a quick, low-prep maths task I love. It engages students, getting them to think and explain their ideas.