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This is one of those maths warm-ups that looks simple at first, but don't let that fool you because it gets students thinking flexibly, sharing strategies, and proving there's rarely just one way to tackle a maths problem.

If your students enjoy sharing different ways to solve a problem, they'll love this activity. This low-prep maths warm-up turns a simple clock face into a creative challenge that gets everyone thinking.

Some of the best maths conversations happen when there's more than one correct answer. That's exactly why this is one of my favourite maths warm-ups. It's a low floor, high ceiling activity that gets every student thinking, no matter where they're at.

Today's maths warm-up couldn't be much simpler... but don't let that fool you. Sometimes the best classroom discussions start with just one question.

It is a simple maths game that challenges students to get as close to 1000 as possible without going over. It sounds easy... until the dice start rolling! 

Ever noticed how excited students get when maths feels like real life? This free maths activity challenges students to think like real shoppers as they calculate totals and work out the correct change!

If your students enjoy a challenge, they'll love this one. This free and no-prep maths warm-up is a simple way to get students talking, reasoning, and sharing what they already know.

Timed Target Number is a quick, no-prep maths warm-up that helps students build confidence with numbers while thinking creatively. Try it in your classroom and see how many different solutions your students can discover!

Stand Up, Sit Down is one of those quick, no-prep maths games I always come back to in my classroom. It gets students out of their seats, thinking fast, and making decisions as they decide whether to stand or sit based on maths statements I give them. It is simple, energetic, and a great way to build critical thinking and engagement from the very start of the lesson.