Pizza Math

Happy July!!!!  I hope that you're enjoying summer as much as I am!  Don't get me wrong - I LOVE teaching but this time with family to relax and rejuvenate is an essential part of our job and we are so lucky to get it. :)

I have just posted a new math product in my TPT store.  When started making it for my classroom I was creating a 'Making 10' game to reinforce the addition strategy but then I started thinking.  I know there will be some students who aren't ready for that strategy yet but who would enjoy okaying a pizza themed game so I added two games that are played the same way but focus on number sense.

The finished product looks like this ...

I am hopeful that this product allows for easy differentiation which helps so much with planning!  You can find it HERE in my TPT store.

I know people probably aren't reading too many teacher blogs so early in July, but I will still send a copy of this learning pack to the first 3 people who comment on this post no matter how long it takes!  Don't forget your email!

Halloween Adding 10 and a freebie

Please read to the end for the freebie :)

Hello!!  I'm not sure about you, but I am AMAZED that we are only 8 days from Halloween! 

In time for your planning I have added an Adding 10 Halloween themed math station to my store.

This math work station game focuses on the skill of adding ten. Students roll a dice, add ten and then cover the number.

I have included an "I can..." student instruction card to build student independence. To help a couple of my students who need the extra support I have added included a page with a pumpkin ten frame. I will encourage them to say the number on the dice then use the ten frame to count on to get to their number.

I have also added a Roll, Add 10 and Color activity complete with an I Can... card.

Since I struggle with never have enough colored ink, both color and black and white versions are included.  You can read more about this HERE.

I've also been working on greater than, less than and equal so here's a little freebie for you.  You can download a copy by clicking on the picture below.

This can be easily differentiated by using different sided dice or rolling more than one.  There is also an 'I can" card included.  I use the student 'I can" card in a math station but this week I am using this as a whole class activity and will put the instructions on the Smartboard so everyone can see it.

As always, I'll send a copy of my newest learning pack to the first 3 people who comment on this post. :)

Build a Potato Person

My first memory of Mr. Potato Head was when my younger brother received one as a gift. I remember trying to figure out how many combinations we could come up with to assemble him.   Then ... we discovered there was a Ms. Potato Head - oh the memories!!!

Fast forward to a few weeks ago when I stumbled upon ... you guessed it Potato Head clip art!!!  My newest learning pack features eight math games that use potato body parts to Build a Potato Person.

Using the same potato pieces students can play eight different math games including:

Add 1

Add 2

Add 5

Add 10

Doubles 

Doubles +1

Subtract 1

"I can" instruction cards are included for each game to build independence and make planning and differentiation a snap.

You can find this learning pack HERE at my TPT store.

As always, the first 3 people who comment on this post with their email will receive a copy.  

Adding 10

Hi all!

I hope that you are all enjoying your weekend!  The fall leaves are in full color right now making it my absolute favorite time of year!!

It's been awhile since I've posted anything new but love this new fall station that I just added to my store.

Students roll a dice, add 10 and cover.  I have included an apple ten frame counting on page to help with differentiation and an 'I can' student instruction card to help build independence.  All pages are in both color and black and white so you can just print and add to a math center.

In addition, I have included a roll, add 10 and color activity page. It also includes an 'I can' student instruction card. Again, the counting on ten frame could be used to help with differentiation.

You can find this activity HERE.  Please download the preview for a peek at everything that's included.

As always, I'll send a free copy to the first 3 people who comment on this post.

Numbers 0-20

When I meet my firsties at the beginning of the school year the first thing we do in math is review numbers 0-20. I've created a number booklet to add to my math stations that will keep them busy and I'll be able to use it for assessment at the same time :)

Students use either a bingo dabber or crayons to identify different representations of numbers.  I've included numerals, number words, fingers, tallies, dice, objects, dominoes and ten frames.

Each number has it's own page so you can choose some or all and staple them with the cover page for students to have their own booklet to work in.  I've also added 'I can' cards for both bingo dabbers and crayons so you can have a ready to go math station or have it ready for early finisher work.  Here's a little peek at what's included.

You can find this learning pack HERE at my TPT store or by clicking on the picture below.

As always I'd love to give a few of these away.  The first 3 people to comment on this post will get a copy - don't forget your email.

100th Day Fun!

We're creeping up on the hundredth day.  It's hard to believe that I have been with this group of firsties this long.  Time's just flying!  Our school is canceled today for bad weather and that means that the 100th day is now going to fall on Valentine's Day.  Yikes!!!  How am I going to fit it all in?  I'll need to hope for another snow day just so that doesn't happen!!

In honor of the hundredth day how about a freebie?  I have not posted it in my TPT store, its just for those of you who take the time to visit me here :)

I have not written on any of the pages that this is for the 100th day so you'll be able to use it any day you are working with numbers to 100.

Students either work independently or with a partner to fill in 100 circles.  I have included two different I can... student instruction cards - one for using a bingo dabber (fun stuff!) and one for crayons (when you just don't feel like it's a dabbing day!).  The choice is yours!  Click on one of the pictures or HERE to download our copy.

This activity combines 2 of my favorite units:

100 chart puzzle and activities and

bingo dabber math fun!

I Spy Halloween Update!

Happy October!!

Just a quick post from me tonight :)

Since last Halloween I have begin using "I can..." instruction cards in my literacy stations so I thought it was time to add them to my "I Spy Halloween" word work activity.

 

If you already own it you can head on over to TPT and redownload for free.

 

Students use a magnifying glass to find teeny tiny Halloween words and then record them.  There is a choice of a recording sheet depending on if you want your students to use one picture or all four.  I print one set of the color pages for students to share and a recording sheet for each child.

 

 

This activity is also included in my "I Spy" bundle so if you are looking for a variety you should check it out.



I know some of you own my Halloween I Spy activity, but if you don't I'd love to send a copy to the first 3 people who comment on this post.

Have a super night!!

Easter Math Work Stations

I know a few of you are looking for these math work stations and I have finally got them finished and edited.  I am a bit of a perfectionist so it always takes me longer than I think it will to get a unit created and posted :)  Anyway I hope you'll find it was worth the wait.

Included you will find 8 ready to use math stations. As always, each station includes an "I can..." card.

Here's a little peek:

 

 

 

The main focus of most of these stations is addition and subtraction, but there are a couple of number sense stations included too.  You can find this unit at my TPT store.  I have some errands to run today (whoever said March break was relaxing?) but when I return I'll randomly choose 2 people who commented on this post to get a copy for free.

UPDATE: My daughter chose the numbers 4 and 11 when I asked her to pick tonight.  I'll be sending it along shortly.

Don't forget about the ongoing Leprechaun's Gold Blog Hop.  You can pick up 15 freebies and enter for a chance to win $100 TPT dollars.  Click on the picture below to start the hop.

Mystery Picture "I Can" Card Freebie

My Tens and Ones Mystery Pictures have been selling like crazy over at my TPT store.  Since I am a huge fan of the Debbie Diller math work station approach I include I can... cards with my work stations.  I usually complete my mystery picture activities as a whole class but I had a request to include an I can... card for those who use them as a work station.  So, rather than redo all of them (I have quite a few) I decided to post a generic one here.

By clicking on the picture you will be able to pick up a free copy. I hope you find it useful! 

Have a great week everyone!!