This practical day takes delegates through a range of mental and pencil and paper mathematical activities that are designed to respond to the National Numeracy Framework’s promotion of the ‘non-routine’ and ‘creative’ work that is fostered by interactive teaching approaches. The activities reinforce and extend standard routine approaches and have all been used successfully in the classroom. This course is aimed at all Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 teachers Aims of the course • To promote ‘non-routine’ and ‘creative’ work fostered by interactive teaching approaches • To develop a repertoire of lively activities which are motivating • To ensure that classroom activities are stimulating • To examine practical strategies for creating a lively classroom environment