Pauline TysonApr 3, 20201 min readA bit of screen time - with some maths thrown in!Although it is not a good idea to spend too much time in front of a screen, downloaded games can be a great way of keeping children's...
Pauline TysonApr 1, 20203 min readWebsites and printable resourcesThere is a wealth of information and advice out there in the web. Some of it is great, some of it is... well ... let's just say it's...
Pauline TysonMar 31, 20204 min readOutdoor maths games Feeling pressured to make sure the kids do some number work? The weather is lovely, seems a shame to be inside? Struggling to get the ...
Pauline TysonMar 31, 20208 min readDice games for fun maths at homeAre you struggling to do #mathsathome? Do you need to break the monotony of #homeschooling? Do you have a couple of dice? Yes? Here are...
Pauline TysonMar 30, 20202 min readHelping them to go further! A few tips to inspire higher achieving learners ...Do you feel the work your child is doing is not stretching them? Do you worry that they may be getting bored? The answer is often not to...
Pauline TysonMar 30, 20203 min readUsing a good book to teach both maths and literacy; buy one get one free = bargain!I don't know about you, but my biggest problem as a teacher is trying to fit everything in. And sometimes, with the best will in the...
Pauline TysonSep 23, 20164 min readThe Tunnel, by Anthony BrowneOverview The first of what I hope will be a series of blogs designed to support and inspire busy teachers, by popular demand, is based on...
Pauline TysonMay 22, 20155 min readShanghai MathsIs it rather like Marmite – you either love it or hate it? Or is it more akin to Chinese whispers (no pun intended), opinions based on...
Pauline TysonMay 11, 20152 min readCity of ZombiesWell, my first blog was going to be so impressive – packed with stunning quotations from eminent mathematicians, blinding,...