I Spy Number Words Booklet

Happy Summer!

I think I say it every time I write a post ... "It's been awhile"!

I have a number of products I used in my classroom that I plan to get ready to post in my store for you and tonight is my first of them!

My students LOVE using magnifying glasses.  When they are using them I think they are forgetting exactly how much work they are accomplishing.  After all, I keep tell them we do our activities for two reasons ... learning AND fun!

Just added to my TPT store is a quick prep printable booklet that will have your students using magnifying glasses to search for tiny number words (0-20). I have also included an optional word search that is perfect for your early finishers.  Of course, I have included an 'I can' instruction card to keep your little learners on task.

The booklets are in black and white to save your ink. I know how precious it is!  The 'I can' cards are in both color and black and white for you to choose.

I have added this learning pack to my I Spy Bundle so if you already own it please download the update and you'll get this pack too.  :)  If yo don't have it, the bundle now contains 21 I Spy activities!

In my classroom I have many magnifying glasses from the dollar store but I also have a set of these: (please note this is an affiliate link but you'll be glad you peeked!)  They allow for hands free learning, not just for I Spy but for many other activities in your classroom.

Giveaway ended As always, I'll send a copy of my newest resource, I Spy Number Words Booklet to the first 3 people who comment on this post with their email.  :)

Froot Loop Math!

I admit ... every once in awhile I enjoy a bowl of Froot Loops.  Something about them brings me back to a childhood treat my parents let us buy once in awhile!    As I was enjoying a bowl recently I thought why not use them to 'make 10' or 'make 20' so I created a booklet you can use with your kiddos.

This earning pack has student mats for building ten frames with them and printable booklets.  You can choose between a 'Make 10' booklet or 'Make 20'.  Here's a peek of what's included.

I would give each student about 1/2 cup of cereal and before passing out the booklets do some sorting, estimating and counting.  Tell them they'll get to eat their counters at the end of the lesson.  :)

You can find this posted HERE in my TPT store.

*Giveaway ended*  As always, I'll send a copy to the first 3 people who comment on this post.  Don't forget your email!

Well hello there!

Hi y'all!!

I just GASPED when I saw the date of my last post!  Life gets busy and the days just seem to fly by!

I've been working away creating for my classroom and now it's time to start getting those activities posted into my TPT store.  Tonight I added a new 'Build it math game'.  This one has a pizza theme so can be used year round.

Students use a dice and 'build a pizza' by adding toppings.  I have included 8 different games that each use the same pizzas and toppings to cut down on prep work.  The 8 games each have an 'I can' instruction card to print and add to a center.  This makes for easy differentiation!
The 8 games include:

Roll and Count

Add 1

Add 2

Add 5

Add 10

Doubles

Doubles +1

Subtract 1

You can find this new learning pack HERE and I have added this to my existing bundle which you can find HERE.  If you won the bundle then you already own the new addition!

As always, I like to give away copies of my new learning packs.  I will send a copy of Build a Pizza - 8 Math Games in One to the first 3 people who comment on this post.  Don't forget your email! Giveaway ended

Making 10 printable booklet

Hi again ... I told you that I've been busy getting a few things ready to post in my store - it's those finishing touches that slow me down - making it go from personal use to TPT ready!

Next up ... Making 10 with Cat!

It's a quick and easy, just print and use!

Students need to determine how many more buttons cat needs to Make 10!  They draw missing buttons to fill the ten frame then complete the addition sentence.  They won't even realize that they're solving missing addends!

You can find this booklet HERE in my TPT store.

Question for you ... I have this in my plans for the fall with my firsties.  Do you think a similar booklet to 20 would be a good idea?  I'm debating!

As usual .. the first 3 people who comment on this post will receive a copy.  Don't forget your email!

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.  

Scarecrow Math - 8 games in 1!

It seems like summer has just begun, but I'm already thinking about back to school.  Did I mention that I agreed to take a students intern, then found out that due to the needs on my classlist I will be having two (yes two) teacher assistants.  At first I thought, 'We're going to be tripping over each other', but now I'm thinking, 'Wow, we should be able to accomplish a lot!'.  We shall see!!

Anyway, are you enjoying your summer?  I am LOVING this weather and on the weekend saw Zac Brown Band in concert!!!  It was an AMAZING show ... it will be hard to top that show ... EVER!

Since I returned I've finished up a learning pack that I've been working on.  Eight math games played with a single dice.  You prepare it once, then use it over and over!!  It all starts with the adorable scarecrow pieces by Creative Clips.

Print and cut out the scarecrow pieces, print one of the 8 'I can' cards, add a dice and voila! Ready to go.

Easy to differentiate - you choose the outcome from the 8 included.

Roll and Count
Add 1
Add 2
Add 5
Add 10
Doubles 
Doubles +1
Subtract 1

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

As always, (and I know it's been awhile!) the first 3 people who comment on this post with their email will receive a copy.

One in a 'Melon' Giveaway!

I couldn't believe my eyes when I noticed a few days ago that I was approaching 1,000,000 views of my blog!!!  When I peeked today there were MORE than ONE MILLION views!
WOW!  Even though my blogging was infrequent at best this spring you kept coming back and I THANK YOU!!!

Your visits make me smile, so now it's my turn!  I've created a math work station that I'd like to share with you and I've purchased a $25 TPT gift card that I'm excited to give away to one of you!

First, the freebie ... You can find it HERE in my TPT store.  Students will be using dice to add 3 addends.  This game is a perfect introduction to addition and encourages subitizing.

and now for the TPT gift card ...

  a Rafflecopter giveaway  

Good luck!

Number Mazes

A month or so ago you might remember I posted a 1 to 20 number maze in my store.  While looking for the post to link this one to I see that I neglected to post about it so you may or may not have seen it! - oops!!! It looks like this ...

Students subitize their way through a maze to create a 'path'.  They use numerals, ten frames, tallies, dice and dominoes to reach the finish.

If you haven;t tried the free one, please do - you can find it HERE.  Then if you like it you can look at the 12-pack :)  The free maze is not included in the pack, so even if you purchase the pack you'll still want to download the free one.

You can find the full learning pack HERE.  When trying to decide on a clip art theme I went with camping since your students will be creating a path just like these adorable hikers!

As always, the first 3 people who comment on this post will receive a copy of my newest learning pack.

Number sense warm up FREEBIE

I thought I'd share a math warm up idea that I use ALL.THE.TIME!

All you need is an empty can and some pennies (or other small objects)

I have students close their eyes while I drop pennies into the can one at a time.  Afterward I see who knows how many I dropped.  I change it up by dropping 2 or more at a time for skip counting and sometimes we start with some pennies already in the can to 'count-on'.

I've posted a free printable in my store so you can jazz up your can if you wish :)  You can download it HERE.

If you have other ideas for using the listening can I'd love to hear them :)

I know that this will become a go-to activity for your class!!

Happy counting!!

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.

Apple and Pumpkin Investigations

I just spent some time catching up on my favorite blogs and am surprised how  many of you are back to school or almost back.  I still have 4 more weeks before teachers go back and plan to enjoy every minute!!  However, I say that and seem to do a little something school related everyday ;)

I just put the finishes touches on an apple and pumpkin investigation activity and LOVE how it turned out.

There are two different interactive pages, one for apples and one for pumpkins.  Each one has a choice of 3 recording pages to help with differentiation.

I created these to work with my students, but realize your needs might be different, so have included an EDITABLE file as well. (Don't you just love being able to modify for your needs??)

Be sure to check out the preview for a closer look at what's included.

You can find this activity HERE at my TPT store.

And have you heard the news???? ... TPT is having a SALE!!!!  On Monday and Tuesday my store will be 20% off and TPT is offering an addition 10% off.  I don't know about you, but I have been filling up my cart and have some shopping to do!

As always, the first 3 people who leave a comment with their email will receive a copy :)

Happy weekend!!!!!!!!!

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.

Dice Activities for Back to School

I hope that you are all enjoying some much deserved rest and relaxation.  Since school ended last week I've painted my kitchen and living room and gone to half a dozen appointments that I just never have time for during the school year.
Today I spent some time finishing up my newest addition to my Dice Activities Bundle.  It has a Back to School theme and focuses on skills for early in the year.  Each activity has an 'I can' card so if you choose to use it in a center or as early finisher work students can use them with some independence.  You can read more about it HERE.  You'll find more details in the preview.

The bundle now includes 13 learning packs so if you own it be sure to download the newest addition.

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

Math Mirror Words

Yikes! I just noticed that my last post was over a month ago!!  It's crazy how life gets busy at the end of the school year and the days/weeks just seem to blur together!  Hopefully, I'll be around a little more often now that school is done :)

As a special request by an AMAZING customer who has purchased over 100 of my products (yes, I said 100) I have made a new mirror words learning pack,  This one can be used cross-curricular between math and literacy.

Students use a mirror to read backward math words then print the words.  There is also the option of finding them in a word search which will be  good challenge for some students.

Each page is included in colour and black and white, and of course "I can" student instruction cards are included for each recording option.
This is a perfect companion to my I Spy Math Words pack.

This learning pack can be found in my TPT store HERE

and in my Mirror Words Bundle HERE.

I picked up my mirrors at my local dollar store and the kids get so excited to use them at a center!

As always, I'd love to give a few of these new learning packs away. The first 3 people who comment on this post with their email will receive a copy of Math Mirror Words.