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The supplementary resources for this chapter are provided in formats to suit both UK and US printing. These resources can be printed for use in the activities. UK format files: Birds in Trees.pdfDice Numeral cardsDomino Pattern Cards.pdfDot spinner.pdf

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Printable Wall 120 Chart - Differentiated Kindergarten

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Grab up this printable 120 chart for your classroom. It’s free and you can personalize the colors to match your decor.

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Who is ready for another freebie? I created these 180 Days of School Ten Frames for my classroom and received so many requests for them, that I decided to share it in a big way! The idea of this is to count all of the days that are included in the school year, but with ten frames. You can check out what this can look like in your classroom! The picture below is from my classroom and the 180 Days of School Ten Frames arranged in my calendar area.

**FREEBIE**

Ten frames are a common tool of early learning math. Ten frames help to organize and visually see the amount. Counting by tens is a standard in Kindergarten, so using ten frames makes it easy to show groups of ten. Little Learners need experience with ten frames and this is a no-prep, no-fuss way. Plus incorporating it into calendar is like a 2 for 1!

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Who is ready for another freebie? I created these 180 Days of School Ten Frames for my classroom and received so many requests for them, that I decided to share it in a big way! The idea of this is to count all of the days that are included in the school year, but with ...

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Editable Game Spinners: These FOUR spinner templates work in any grade level or subject! Simply click the text to edit. Perfect for no prep math centers, literacy centers, book discussions, and vocabulary review! All text is editable.

How do the spinners work? Once spinner is printed and cut out, students can use the spinners for a variety of activities. They just place a paper clip on the center black dot. Then, place a pencil tip on the black dot as well (this creates the spinning mechanism). Finally, they just flick the paper clip and see where it lands!
NOTE: This product is meant to be printed and does not work as digital resource. It will download as a PowerPoint. If you prefer Google Slides, CLICK HERE!

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Editable Game Spinners: These FOUR spinner templates work in any grade level or subject! Simply click the text to edit. Perfect for no prep math centers, literacy centers, book discussions, and vocabulary review! All text is editable.How do the spinners work? Once spinner is printed and cut out, stu...

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10-Frame Math Game FREEBIE! " Grade Onederful

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Hi Friends! I have an awesome freebie for you today! I made some 10-frame spinners and the sweetest little panda game board. This is the PERFECT game for your kindies or first graders. 10-frames are fabulous for number sense, for learning to "see" a number (or subitize), and for learning to compose and decompose numbers.

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MATH IS SUBITIZABLE

The ability to know how many there are of something without counting! Very cool and it is an innate ability. We can use this ability to build our number sense. This is a growing collection of subitizing sets. We go from counting to the use of the Distributive Property. Enjoy!

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The ability to know how many there are of something without counting! Very cool and it is an innate ability. We can use this ability to build our number sense. This is a growing collection of subitizing sets. We go from counting to the use of the Distributive Property. Enjoy!

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Here's a subtraction game that kids will love, and it involves very little prep work. This hands-on math game is perfect for first graders who are learning subtraction and second graders who need some review. It's so much more fun to learn with an activity than a worksheet, am I right?
This subtraction game is based on the concept of finding the difference. There are two ways to use subtraction to solve math problems. One is to find out how many are left after some have been taken away, and the other is to find the difference between two numbers. It's easy for kids to understand taking away. If you tell a child to imagine they have 8 cookies but ate 2 of them, it's easy for them to figure out how many are left. But if we ask them what the difference is between 8 and 2, that is a harder concept.

This game will make it easy to visualize "finding the difference!"

Here's how to play Find the Difference Face Off!
First, grab your supplies. You'll need some math cubes (or LEGO bricks, more on that below), a recording sheet (print below), a pencil, and a die. We used a 12-sided math die, but if you don't have one of those you can use two dice.

Kids may also want to pick an action figure or something similar to be their "guy." We grabbed some of our Pipe Cleaner Superheroes to be our competitors.

To play the game, each player will roll the dice and then build a tower with that number of math cubes.

Then it's time for a FACE OFF! Which tower is taller? How much taller? What is the difference between the two towers?

The difference between 10 and 3 is 7. Write on the recording sheet 10 - 3 = 7.

Then play another round!

When we started this game, my 7 year old didn't quite understand what I was asking when I said, "What is the difference between 12 and 8?" After we had played a few rounds of this game, I asked my 7 year old how he could figure out the difference between the two towers. He said, "Well, both towers have 3, so the difference is this top part." That was a good way to put it!

Janie and Jonathan thought it was fun to keep track of who "won" each round. If kids want to, they can draw a star next to each math sentence where they were the winner. (It came out about even for us.)

Use LEGO® bricks instead of math cubes!
Janie and Jonathan chose to switch to LEGO® because they thought it would be more fun! Grab a bunch of 2 x 2 bricks and a plate (flat brick) for each player to use.

Ready to print your own recording sheets?
Click the link below. The file will open and you can print from there!

CLICK HERE: Find the Difference Face Off
Need more math activity ideas?
Here are 20+ Hands-On Elementary Math Activities

LEGO® Place Value - Here's a fun hands-on activity for learning place value!

LEGO® Math Challenge Cards - for first and second grade!

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Find the Difference - Subtraction Game - Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls

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Here's a subtraction game that kids will love, and it involves very little prep work. This hands-on math game is perfect for first graders who are learning subtraction and second graders who need some review. It's so much more fun to learn with an activity than a worksheet, am I right?

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We want kids to get plenty of hands-on practice throughout the year, but we don't want to go through all the paper we've got in the first semester of school, right?! That's why I love using dry erase activities in the classroom and at home. By using dry erase markers kids have the opportunity to practice an activity over and over again until they've mastered a concept, and they can play the games they love the most as much as they want to!

We've partnered with EXPO markers to share this free printable domino number sense math activity and tell you why EXPO markers are a staple for our learning activities.

New Feature from EXPO

I've used EXPO markers for years. Whether I'm teaching whole group, guiding small groups, or setting up centers, dry erase markers are a part of our daily routines. And now EXPO has introduced a game changer with their newest feature, Dry Erase Markers with Ink Indicator.

Yep, you guessed it! Now you can see right into the barrel of your EXPO markers to see just how much ink is left. That means you can tell at a quick glance whether you need to have some new markers on hand. No more surprises!

I also love that kids have the ability to see the ink indicator. This gives them a bit of independence in knowing when to switch out markers, too. And how nice to not be interrupted in the middle of small group instruction when someone unexpectedly has a dried-up marker during centers! Definite win!

Free Printable Domino Number Sense Math

For this free printable activity you'll need:

Expo Dry Erase Markers

Dominoes (differentiate the number of dots based on your students' needs)

Free Printable Domino Number Sense Mat (link at the end of the article)-Laminate this, or add it to a sheet protector like we did. I personally like to use sheet protectors. I leave the holes on them so I can file them in a binder by topic for quick access. Plus when they get too grimy I just slip out the paper and put it in a new sheet protector.

To play kids simply have to select a domino from their set. Again remember to differentiate based on your child's current abilities.

Kids place the chosen domino in the box at the top of the page. Most will then write the number that it is equal to in the center column. Then kids can think of as many numbers as they can list in the space that are less than the number and numbers that are greater than the number on the domino.

Extend and Adapt

Number sense development is an ongoing goal in early childhood, so this activity can be used over and over again throughout the year. You can use dominoes with a higher number of dots as kids become ready.

And if kids begin to lose interest a bit, here's my super easy tip for reigniting their enthusiasm. It's as simple as changing the color of the marker you set out with the games. Seriously! EXPO dry erase markers come in 6 bold and bright colors. If you start the center with a black set of markers, switch it up on week by leaving out some blue markers. I promise your kids will squeal with delight!

For advanced learners you can also have kids write addition or subtraction sentences that will work in each of the columns. This is an extension that will allow you to differentiate in another way to meet the needs of all of your students.

Then pop over to see how we use dry erase markers for phonics activities too. There's even another free printable!

Learn more about EXPO Dry Erase Markers with Ink Indicator at EXPOmarkers.com or purchase today at Amazon.com.

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Domino Number Sense Math Dry Erase Activity - Fantastic Fun & Learning

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Dr Nicki - CCSS Math 2nd Grade Fluency pt 1.mov

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Today I'm sharing a free printable game for mastering those doubles facts.
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Does your child bring home flash cards for nightly practice? My daughter has been carting those home in her back pack since she began seond grade. I don't know about you, but the last thing I feel like doing in the evening is flash cards. It's just not how I want to spend the time I have with my kids. (Can you say "boring snoring"?)

So I'm creating games to learn each set of facts. When we can master the facts with games, those flash cards won't take any time at all.

A math game for the doubles facts

Our game for learning the doubles facts is a very simple memory game. Simply print the cards, laminate for durability, and place them face down in a grid. Take turns flipping over two cards to find a match. If the cards go together, you keep them. At the end of the game, count your cards to see who has the most.

If you'd like, throw in the Dinosaur Double cards. These are like wild cards. In the above example, your child would call the dinosaur card "5+5" and be able to keep both cards. If your child draws a mach fact and a Dinosaur Double card, the dinosaur would be the answer.

If your child draws two Dinosaur Double cards, then he can name a doubles fact with its answer.

If you play this way, you'll probably have extra cards at the end without matches. No problem. Just take turns pulling a card from the leftovers and naming its match. Keep those cards too!

Here's page one of the download.

Here are the answers to the doubles facts, plus more Dinosaur Double cards.

Bonus! The download also comes with these simple word problems. Each can be solved using a doubles fact. If you'd like, find a way to incorporate these with the game, or use them in a center.

*Be sure to print pages 2-7 front to back if you'd like the orange polka dot pattern on the back of your cards. If not, just print pages 2, 4, and 6.

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Working on fluency through 5? Through 10? This is the ticket! Use these cards as a whole group activity as a quick warm up to practice decomposing numbers quickly. Then include the cards in a center for students to practice on their own. So versatile!
Includes:

Decomposing cards to make 5,6,7,8,9,and 10

Detailed directions and ideas for teaching

Full sized flash cards for group lessons

10 frames (filled and empty)

5 frames (filled and empty)

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Working on fluency through 5? Through 10? This is the ticket! Use these cards as a whole group activity as a quick warm up to practice decomposing numbers quickly. Then include the cards in a center for students to practice on their own. So versatile! Includes: Decomposing cards to make 5,6,7,8,9,an...

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Last week, I wrote about how I use 10 or 20 frame playing cards to play a go fish game that helps kids practice combinations of 10 and 20.

Here is another quick and easy way to use the same cards to practice the same skill. It is similar to Pyramid 13 solitaire which you may have played when you were a kid.

I make 2 copies of each of the pages of my 20 frame deck for this game.

Looking for other ways to practice combinations of numbers? Check out these ideas

Here is a game where you just need 2 color counters or pennies. NO PREP!
Here is how to extend the last game for combinations of 20
Here is a bunch of quick and easy ways I work on combinations of 100
Here is how to make 100 bead strings that will really help your students with combinations of 100

Do you have any good ideas for practicing combinations of numbers? Please feel free to share ideas or links in the comment section below!

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Another way to practice combinations of 5, 10 and 20

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Last week, I wrote about how I use 10 or 20 frame playing cards to play a go fish game that helps kids practice combinations of 10 and 20. Here is another quick and easy way to use the same cards to practice the same skill.

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This week has been ALL about the number line. We're talking about #s before, #s after, even/odd, number order, and all the like! It's been a nice break

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A Fun {and Easy} Math Game

Today I am super excited to share one of my favorite partner math games with you! It's an oldie, but goodie. You know, one of those ideas that's passed on from teacher to teacher over the years (which is how I learned about it). It's called Walk the Plank.

This game is super easy to set up and the kids love, love, love it! It is a great way to help students reinforce and practice their addition facts. And, it gives them more practice with following rules and working with others. Win, win!

For this partner game you will need some paint sticks. I sent my hubby to Lowe's one day and they gave him about 10 (for free...even though he didn't buy any paint). Nice! Number each stick as shown.

I recommend using the longer paint sticks. My first set was made with the shorter ones and while they did the job, the numbers were really squished together.

You will also need some number cubes to match the numbers on your plank. Mine are numbered 5 through 10. I used blank wooden cubes and simply numbered them with a Sharpie. Easy peasy! To play, the students will need two number cubes.

As you can see, the two players will also need some linking cubes. Each player places an individual cube next to each of the numbers on the plank. They will need 11 linking cubes each. Note: you could use any small object as a game piece.

To play, Player 1 rolls the number cubes and adds their two numbers together. So, let's say that Player 1 (yellow cubes) rolls a 6 and a 7. They would add these numbers together and get a sum of 13. Player 1 would then take the cube next to the number 13 on Player 2's side (purple cubes). That's what the kids love. They get to take the other player's game pieces!

Play continues in this fashion until one player collects all of the other player's cubes. It starts getting tricky near the end because the students only have a few numbers left on the plank and they can't control what they roll. But, guess what, each time they roll they are practicing their math facts. They are learning without even realizing it. It's the best!!

The numbers shown above work for my second graders, but maybe you'd like to differentiate. Go for it! You can label your plank and cubes with whatever numbers you want! You could also use dice and number your plank from 2 to 12 (or 3 to 18 if you want to use three dice).

For those of you who like things bulleted out for easy reference (that would be me), here's the info again. :)

Materials needed to play:

1 paint stick

2 number cubes/dice (or even 3 dice depending upon the type of plank you make)

11-16 unifix/linking cubes per player (players need different color cubes), depending upon which plank you are using

To play:

Each player lines their cubes along the plank, aligning them with the numbers written on the plank

Player 1 rolls the number cubes/dice and adds them together and then removes the OTHER player's cube next to that number

Player 2 does the same

Players take turns adding together their numbers and removing the OTHER player's cubes

The first player to collect all of the other player's cubes is the winner!

I hope your students enjoy this game as much as mine do!

DON'T FORGET IT: PIN IT!

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Today I am super excited to share one of my favorite partner math games with you! It's an oldie, but goodie. You know, one of those ideas that's passed on from teacher to teacher over the years (which is how I learned about it). It's called Walk the Plank.

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Printable Wall 120 Chart - Differentiated Kindergarten

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Grab up this printable 120 chart for your classroom. It’s free and you can personalize the colors to match your decor.

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Editable Maths/Numeracy Topic Book Covers - Black and White (SB6421)

Printable book covers for topics within Numeracy to stick to your pupils' books or folders. Includes editable versions to add pupil names and class details.

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Primary Maths Teaching Resources & Printables - SparkleBox

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100s FREE printable Maths resources for Primary School teachers.

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fact families: print and cut out hexagon-shaped fact family cards

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Need another way to build math fact fluency? Try these fun printable math games - they're free!

Let's talk about basic math facts, shall we?

Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

All math teachers agree that their learners need to develop fluency with these facts.

What is math facts fluency?

It's the quick and effortless recall of math facts. If kids have to think for a minute before telling you that 5 x 6 = 30, they don't have math facts fluency.

Why do kids need math facts fluency?

Here are the two most important reasons.

When kids know their facts automatically, they can do math more quickly. This becomes especially important in the higher grades.

When kids have fluency with math facts, their brains are freed up to do more complex tasks - such as mental math and problem solving.

Should I start with flash cards?

While many people begin with this step, I don't encourage it. Instead, we need to focus first on an understanding of the math behind the facts.

Kids need to explore addition as combining or adding to.

Kids need to understand subtraction as separating or taking away.

They need to see that multiplication is repeated addition of a number, and that division is dividing a number into equal parts or groups.

If not flash cards ... what?

I love beginning with a good book. (For example, check out this list of books that's great for introducing multiplication.)

Continue with manipulatives. Even older kids who are starting to learn multiplication and division need to explore basic operations using small pieces before committing facts to memory. Some of my favorite manipulatives are teddy bear counters, 2-color counters, and unifix cubes. Small budget? Use pennies!

Reinforce the concept in a variety of ways. In addition to manipulatives, try number lines, ten frames, and more. Pinterest is your friend. Go search for some fun ideas! I even did some searching for you, and I found these goodies:

Build first grade math skills with legos with these tips from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls. Not So Wimpy Teacher has some hands-ways to practice multiplication. Also see Math Geek Mama's round-up of ways to teach multiplication using arrays.

Vary your instruction. Do whole class lessons, work with small groups, and provide opportunities for individual practice.

Should I ever use flash cards?

Of course! In fact, I recommend it - after students have an understanding of the math behind the facts and need to commit them to memory. (And 15 in a Row is a fantastic game to play with flash cards!)

But don't make flash cards your only method for building math fact fluency. Try my free printable games!

Free games for building math fact fluency

At the end of this post, you'll get a math games pdf with 40 printable games for practicing basic facts. As you can see in the above image, each game features a string of facts along the border.

In the center of each game is a Bingo board.

Kids move around the board with a die, name the fact they land on, and find its answer on the Bingo board. They can color or dot it (we like Do-a-Dot markers, but they can be pretty messy - I don't recommend them for a classroom of kids).

When they have five in a row, they're done!

These games are perfect for the classroom, homeschool, or after-school practice at home.

I hope your learners enjoy them!

Check out this post too!
*Stock image via iStock.

© 2018 - 2020, Anna G. All rights reserved.

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40 math games for math fact fluency - The Measured Mom

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This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Need another way to build math fact fluency? Try these fun printable math games - they're free! Let's talk about basic math facts, shall we? Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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Easy, no-prep homework pages for your students to practice their two-digit addition and subtraction strategies! Help your children master addition and subtraction with consistent practice at home every night for weeks!
These homework pages focus on three main strategies for addition and subtraction:
· drawing tens and ones blocks

· drawing a number line

· using expanded form to work with tens and ones separately

You teach these strategies in class, but students need a little practice each day for many days to master them. Each homework page includes a little "Strategy" reminder box in the top left corner so students (and parents!) remember how to use the strategy to solve the problems.

This packet contains 32 student pages: 16 for addition and 16 for subtraction. For each operation, there are four pages per strategy (each with a "Strategy" reminder box), plus four pages that allow students to use their favorite strategy. Each student homework page has four problems for quick, consistent review and practice for weeks after you teach each strategy.

Also included: 6 strategy posters to display in your classroom (or send home to parents!).

How I use these pages: I copy each page back-to-back with a homework page from my current math unit - money, measurement, time, etc. - for steady addition/subtraction practice even when I've moved on to teaching other concepts in class!

Looking for more practice with these addition and subtraction strategies?
· Adding with Base Ten Blocks in Two Colors

· Adding 2-Digit Numbers Using a Number Line

· Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers Using a Number Line

· Adding and Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers on a Number Line

· Or SAVE ON THE BUNDLE of all three number line resources!

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Have questions? Please contact me at SecondGradeSuccessbyAmandaK@gmail.com about this resource or anything in my store!

Happy teaching!

:) Amanda

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Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction Homework

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FREE Under the Sea Subtraction Within 5 Math Games

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Dive into some fun math practice for kindergarten kids with FREE printable Under the Sea Subtraction within 5 games!

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Subtraction can always be a little tricky for young learners. I think the concept of taking things away is hard, because what young child wants things taken away! I have seen different teachers share about using Play-Doh to roll out balls and smash the ones that are being taken away - GENIUS! Play-Doh is pretty much always a good idea with young kids!

I took the Play-doh smashing idea and created a "Subtraction Smash" mat with six boxes. For this activity I had my students roll a dot cube. This told them how many Play-Doh balls to roll out on the mat. I had my students smash one each time. They had to tell their partner how many Play-Doh balls they had left after smashing one. This was just our introduction to subtraction so I wanted to start with taking away one. This was a HIT (or should I say SMASH!) with my students!

My kids love working around the room in their scoop rocker chairs to do math activities!

Smashing Play-Doh balls in action!

I also had my students do another version of Subtraction Smash. For this version they spun the first spinner (3,4,5 spinner) and rolled out that many Play-Doh balls. Then they spun the second spinner (0,1,2 spinner) and smashed that many Play-Doh balls. They counted how many Play-Doh balls were left. I had my students say the math talk, "___ minus ___ equals ___."

I had my students use a pencil and a paper clip to spin the spinners.

If you want to try this with your students, grab your FREE "Subtraction Smash" mats by clicking the image below! Also included in the download is a "Subtraction Smash" mat where students can record the equation. Directions for using the mats are included as well. You could easily differentiate for your students by having them use different mats that best meet their needs. Enjoy and have FUN with math!

***UPDATE - Included in the download are also mats with spinners that go up to 10!! Great option for differentiation!!

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Subtraction can always be a little tricky for young learners. I think the concept of taking things away is hard, because what young child wants things taken away! I have seen different teachers share about using Play-Doh to roll out balls and smash the ones that are being taken away - GENIUS!

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Math Tools for Reference

*Recently updated to include 80+ learning tools!*

Math tools were created to enhance small group instruction and provide support through reference tools for students during independent station work.

As you introduce and use the reference and strategies tools, place them in a folder, journal, tub, or binder for students. Students can access these tools during lessons or during independent practice in order to have the support they need. This reduces the need for students to interrupt the instruction. They are empowered to find the tool that will help them be successful. Also terrific for RTI!
Tools Included:
1-10 visual representations

number words 1-20 and decades

odd and even

five frames

ten frames

twenty frames

number lines (0-10)

number lines (0-20)

number lines (negative)

number lines (blank with lines)

number lines (blank)

number lines (fraction)

fraction bars

hundred chart (big and small)

reversed (inverted) hundred chart

hundred chart (odd & even)

hundred chart (blank)

one hundred twenty chart (big and small)

reversed (inverted) one hundred twenty chart

one hundred twenty chart (odd & even)

one hundred twenty chart (blank)

addition chart

multiplication chart

part part whole mats

number bond mats

related facts mat

place value words and places (from millions to thousandths)

place value words and places (from hundred thousands to thousandths)

place value words and places (from thousands to ones)

place value words and places (from hundreds to ones)

place value words and places (tens and ones)

place value charts (tens and ones)

place value charts (hundred, tens, and ones)

place value charts (thousands, hundreds, tens, & ones)

place value charts (hundred thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens, & ones)

base ten block models (thousands, hundreds, tens, & ones)

base ten block models (hundreds, tens, & ones)

base ten block models (tens & ones)

number forms (model, standard form, expanded form, written form)

U.S. coins (heads, tails, word, & value)

Canadian coins (heads, tails, word, & value)

Australian coins (heads, tails, word, & value)
U.K. coins (heads, tails, and word)

greater than, less than, equal to visual

key words for problem solving (addition, subtraction, multiplication & division)

key words for problem solving (addition & subtraction)

numbers with counting points

days of the week

months of the year

plane shapes

solid figures

fair shares

fractions

decimals

time

volume and capacity (customary & metric)

weight and mass (customary & metric)

length (customary & metric)

inch ruler

inch rule with half inch increments

inches and centimeter ruler

clock (just hours)

clock (with minutes)

thermometer (blank)

thermometer (with numbers)

perimeter and area

volume

pattern blocks

dice

dominoes

snap cubes

counters (red and yellow)

teddy bears (red, yellow, blue, green, black and white)

base ten blocks (ones, tens, hundreds, thousands in 4 colors and black and white)

coins (American penny, nickel, dime, quarter)
coordinate plane with quadrants

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Thank You,

Reagan Tunstall

Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits

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I am SO giddy and excited to share this post with you? Why you say...I don't know! Haha...I can hardly type as fast as my brain is thinking so I would imagine you'll see a typo or so 🙂

First off, before I even start to dive into number sense routines I have to share my new "go to" song. Yes, it's currently on r-e-p-e-a-t!

So, back to number sense! Over the summer I started a number sense book study. Life got in the way and I never really wrapped it up or let you know how I implemented all of the routines into my classroom- hence THIS post! 🙂

Here is the book I addressed over the Summer! It is a great read with easy to follow and understand routines - - perfect for our little ones' number sense!

So let's get to the routines! These are routines we do in our classroom each and everyday. We don't do all of them in one day of course 🙂 Up first- - Count the Circle!

Count the circle/ Count around the circle is one of my favorite number sense routines. WAIT they are all my favorites! For this routine all of my kiddos sit around the carpet in a circle -ya thought I would say square huh?! Once they have taken their spots I will give them our counting strategy we are working on. Before we start to count I will review a few expectations:

-Everyone is counting, when it is not your turn you are still counting in your head

-Everyone is aware of when it's their turn so our counting sequence does not get interrupted

- If one of our friends gets stumped we give them 5 seconds before we shout out the number {count to 5 on your fingers}

How to start count around the circle?

-Choose a counting sequence {1's, 2's, 5's, 10's}
-To make it a challenge give an alternate starting spot {don't always start with 1}

-Challenge part 2: have students estimate what number they believe the group will be on when they get to a certain person in the sequence. For this say something similar to, "We are going to count by 1's. If Sara starts with number 1, What number do you think Sam will say?"

As the year has progressed and we moved onto harder counting sequences I have equipped each student with a 100's chart. The students are responsible for following along the count on their hundreds chart. When using the chart the students feel confidence in their answering. When using the 100's chart there is an added expectation. The hundreds chart MUST stay quietly on your lap. Trust me ...you will want to remember that expectation!

Grab a freebie 100's chart below! 🙂

Up next...ten frame FLASH!

Ten frame flash AKA subitizing is one of those routines like count the circle that evolves as the year goes on. It's helpful because the students know the routine and adding a challenge is practically seamless! In case you are new to subitizing here is a little introduction as discussed in the Number Sense Routines book.

This is an example of how as adults we are able to visualize what is before us. A difficult concept for a student without a solid foundation in number sense.
"Subitizing is the ability to instantly recognize how many there are in a given set without having to count the set. Subitizing is used for building spatial relationships and increasing number sense." -Shumway

So, how do I use ten frame flash in my classroom? VERY similar to this video from The Teaching Channel.

How do you start ten frame flash?

I originally, last year started with the magnetic board like in the video. I then upgraded to two new sets of interactive ten frames. They are listed below. However, my "go to" ten frame flashes are my printed ones! They are so much easier! At the beginning of year I do prefer the hands-on look. Now i just flip through my printed ten frames and the routine takes about 3-5 minutes top.

Magnetic Ten Frame

My printed ten frame

So back to starting ten frame flashes. After the initial introduction to ten frame flash {like that in the video} I went on to just a quick version. I quickly show a ten frame, and the students know to wait for me to turn it back over before they answer. I do a group share out. However, you can do a raised hand, thumbs up, etc for those that know the answer. I will then quickly call on a student and ask how they saw the answer. They are really great about expressing how they saw it. "I saw 4 on one side and 2 on the other side." Or, "I saw 5 on the top and 2 on the bottom." There will be some cards that don't represent anything "special" so I flash, get an answer, and move on to the next card.

Now that we are working on teen numbers and place value I have added a second ten frame. This has really helped for their understanding that a teen number is ONE ten and ___ones.

When using ten frame flash for place value I will ask how did you see it and they respond with "I saw 1 ten and 7 seven ones..so that makes 17." Yes this "lingo" takes some teaching...but we all know a little teaching can go a LONG way. It took about one day of me really emphasizing the language and now they do it without thought.

Below is a picture of two students playing Ten Frame Flash!

I also found a great ten frame flash online game for my students to play! Click HERE to view the online freebie games!

If you are in need of a simple set of ten frames I offer the packet below!

This packet also comes with a whiteboard version. You can easily project the whiteboard version on your Smartboard and display the ten frame cards cards. The packet sells for $1.50.

Click above to view the packet!

Up next? Mingle & Count!

Mingle & count comes from the Teaching Channel. I will post the video below and the teacher explains the game in detail very well! My students did really well. Like any other new activity it will takes lots of practice and teacher set expectations on what students can and cannot do. Mingle provides an excellent opportunity for students to not only work on math skills but also problem solving skills. I find myself stating "be a problem solver" continually through out the day...well here is an opportunity for those students to practice!

With mingle again you NEED expectations set prior to starting. Here is a rundown of ours:

-Everyone finds their group quickly
-We must be kind to our friends
-We need to find a new group each round {this is for those 2 girls that can not go without one another}

-Once you make your group, you need to hold hands or show that you are a group so others know

We are not yet to the point. However, once we start addition we will be looking our groups in a part-part-whole outlook. This group is made up of 2 boys and 3 girls. 2+3=5.

Up next? More, Less, and the Same

So, this routine does not come from the Number Sense Routines book or the Teaching Channel. This one is a little of, "Hey this is what my kiddos need!" This is another quick and easy routine. We play this one at the carpet as the students are gathered around in the circle. These cards are a freebie {found below}. I really just base it upon what the kids are needing at that moment. You don't have to use the "more", "less", "same" cards always either. Once the students know what I am looking for they can quickly point to it and we move on to a new set. These routines are most effective I believe because they are all QUICK!

Click below to grab the freebie! 🙂

The three remaining routines I will tell you about ALL use the cards out of this number sense packet! Just wanted to put that out. Several of you have already grabbed this packet so these are just a few more ways on how to put this versatile packet to good use!

Love me some number line up! Number line has been our daily routine for awhile now. The kids love it and each and every day it is different then the day before so they don't get bored. Yes they are just lining up numbers so how can that be different...11 always goes before 12 right!? Yes it does! However, each day I am challenge the kids in a new way...they love nothing more than a little challenge! Below is a little scenario that might happen...

{Working with numbers 10-20}

-I hand out a 15 to Johnny. "Johnny will you tell the class the number you got."

Johnny: "15"

"Johnny if this is where ten will start {point} then how can you find out where the 15 will go?

Johnny: "I can count on from where ten would be 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15!"

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-I then hand out a 17 card to Susie. "Susie can you please tell the class the number you got."

Susie: "17"
"Susie can you explain to the class how you know where to put the 17 card."
Susie: "I know that this is 15 because Johnny already placed it down. So I can count on from 15..15, 16, 17!"
"Susie, why did you leave this space between the 15 and 17?"
Susie: "That is for 16!"

No jokes this is serious stuff in our classroom...the kids take pride in their "explanations" and sometimes they get down right technical! We started the year out with only putting down the numbers we had covered all the way through 20. However, you and I know numbers to 20 is a little much for their attention span so that is why I knocked it down to just teen numbers. Don't have the "official" number cards? No biggie, write the numerals on index cards!

Dot card match up is like number line up on steroids {if I can say?}. It is just what is claims to be...a dot card match up! Students must match the dot card to the numeral and number word {optional}. I run this routine very similar to that of number line up...just add in the dot cards! I follow the same kind of questioning... "How did you know that?" "Can you explain your answer?"

Again, you can grab these cards in my number sense packet or write them on index cards for an easy fix!

You know what they say about the last....why yes it's the bomb biggity! {if I can say that too?} Our number line {or it's fancy name- Organic Number Line} is something I heard about this time last year. I knew I wanted to get my hands all over it, but it didn't happen. So, I was very excited to get it up and running this year! Again, just a few cards, twine, clothes pins, hooks, & some hot glue and your set! I take no credit for hanging the line my assistant husband took care of that for me! PS. The cards are on the string with masking tape..so we can change them out when need be. The hot glue was for hanging up the hooks!

The idea behind an organic number line is that students help build it and because of that they have a connection and understanding to the number line. Well, that would be correct! The kiddos "helped" me to choose what would go on the number line. I still can't believe we both had the same ideas 😉 Below is snap shot of our number line at the beginning of the year! See how scarce it is...we had only learned the number one! AWWW ...those were the days! We added cards to our number line each time we learned the number. I didn't get a snap shot of our teen numbers right now but they have the numeral, ten frame, and tally marks -instead of fingers!

So it's hanging there nice and pretty-now what? This routine is what starts off our math lessons EVERY day! As the kiddos are cleaning up their snacks they are heading down to the carpet to gather in our circle. I am always looking for my first "teacher." I begin by counting each number with their help! We always clap on 10 and 20. That is a Math in Focus thing, but it's good for them! We just recently worked on counting by 2's, 5's and 10's so we did a little of that as well. We then go in to their "teaching!" I hand over the pointer hand and the first student teaches us something new. Below are few statements I hear...

"15 is more then 2"
"4 comes before 2"

"16 comes after 3"
"This is 16 on a ten frame"

"This is 10 using tally marks...5, 10"

And some will do some reverse psychology and ask US questions...
"What number comes before 14?"
"What number comes after 19?"
All in all make these routines work for YOU and your STUDENTS! I feel as though I left out something so as always feel free to email me with any questions! 🙂

If you are in need of the cards to get this rock and rollin' and you don't trust you index writing skills you can find them here!

Also, one last thing before I skedaddle... A freebie number sense tracker! I will provide the PPT version {editable} and the PDF version! Click below to download the freebie.

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