Thursday, May 23, 2013

3 Addend Addition

Addition seems to have come easy for my firsties this year.  However, three addend addition seems to be a problem for some, so I created this math station (using these adorable ice cream graphics by Mel at Graphics From the Pond) to help provide a little extra practice.

The ice cream cones and scoops are large enough to use for whole class instruction and small enough to be perfect for a small group.  Students match the ice cream scoops to the matching cone (more than 15, equal to 15 or more than 15).  A recording sheet is included for accountability and to check for student understanding.  I have also included an "I can..." card to help build student independence.  I know I have said it before but I'm not sure what I did before I started using them!

This activity is available at my TPT store.

Tonight I will send a copy to the first 2 followers who can guess the flavor of my favorite ice cream.  Here's a hint - you can find it on one of my earlier ice cream posts.

11 comments:

  1. Mint ice cream!
    Brian
    tigermagic@bellsouth.net

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    1. You're right! I can't buy it because I'm guilty of eating it all! Enjoy the math station :-)

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  2. Is Mint Chocolate Chip your favorite? I JUST introduced this concept today to my first graders and it was a tad bit confusing to them! We need some extra practice for sure!

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    1. You're right! Just thinking about it makes me want some :) I hope you find the activity engaging and fun!
      ps - I deleted your first comment for you :)

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  3. You're all so fast! I'll be sending you all the activity shortly :)

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  4. This might make my first graders too hungry lol Very cute idea

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  5. This is a perfect math station for my upcoming Ice Cream Unit. Thanks!
    Maria
    meemsickle@gmail.com

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  6. I LOVE THIS! wendy 1stgradefireworks@gmail.com PS...My sister owns a Baskin Robbins!

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  7. I think these are so beautiful and creative! I can imagine ALL students wanting to learn Mathematics when they are faced with such a tasty activity :)

    Liz - BaysideMathTeacher

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