Valentine`s Day Subtraction

Who else is loving the Olympics???  My only wish is that the time zone in PyeongChang was a little closer to mine!!

This week coming up is going to be super busy!  We have Valentine's Day, Olympic activities and because of the crazy weather this year and school cancellations we also have 100th Day!  Ahhhh ... overwhelming!!!

I needed one more math activity to add to my math work stations this week so I created this subtraction from 12 game.  I have yet to decide if I will use dice or a spinner so added both in my pack.

As you can see I have included 'I can' student instruction cards to build independence and provided a black and white option.  You can find this pack HERE in my TPT store.

As always, I'd love to give a few copies away ... so, the first 3 people who comment on this post will get a copy!  Don't forget your email!

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.  

Add or Subtract?

I've had requests to create more resources with the building block theme so here's my latest :)

To play this game students work with a partner or a small group and roll 2 dice, decide if they want to add or subtract the numbers and cover the result on their playing card. They need to do quick mental math and decide is adding or subtracting would benefit their game.

An "I can..." card is included to build student independence.
I have included both color and black and white options.  Given the state of my color ink I should have printed in black and white ... a trip to Staples is in my near future!

Lego pieces as playing pieces would be perfect with this theme :) 
You can find this game HERE in my TPT store and it's part of the CYBER sale that ends at midnight.

As always, the first 3 people to comment on this post will get a copy :)

Add or Subtract Gingerbread Style!

Hi all!

I am a happy gal tonight ... you know that feeling of finishing report cards?  That's me, now just to finish parent teacher conferences next week and then it's all things Christmas!

With the extra time on my hands I can get some products that I've been using ready to post in my store.  First up ... a new math work station.

My students have gained a solid understanding of addition and subtraction, but are having a bit more trouble deciding which to use when given a choice. I created this math work station to help reinforce this skill.

To play this game students work with a partner or a small group and roll 2 dice, decide if they want to add or subtract the numbers and cover the result on their playing card.
An "I can..." card is included to build student independence.
I have included both color and black and white options.

Although the gingerbread theme is perfect for Christmas this product does not contain any reference to Christmas which may be important in some schools.

It won't take your students long to figure out if adding the dice together or subtracting the smaller number from the larger will benefit them.  Imagine the quick mental math happening!

You can find this resource HERE in my TPT store.

Would you like a copy? The first three people who comment on this post with their email will get a copy.

Dinosaurs and an update :)

It was a dark and rainy day here in the east - a perfect day to do some housework and spend a little time on TPT :)
Today I finished up a Dinosaur measuring activity I was working on.  It can be used with either a non-standard ruler (2 sizes are included) or a standard ruler of either inches or centimeters.  However, before students measure the 12 dinosaur themed cards they need to make and record their estimate. You can find this math station HERE.

Then, I spent some time updating a product that I created in 2012.  Each time it sells lately I cringe a bit because as much as I love the game and use it in my classroom I've learned so much about graphics since then.  If you own the original, please head HERE to download your copy for free.

This game focuses on addition and subtraction facts to 20.

As you know, I love to give products away.  The first 3 people who comment on this post will receive both of these products :)

Have a great week everyone!  I only have 24 more school days left.  The countdown is on!!!

Add or Subtract?

Hi friends,
I've had a number of requests to create another addition or subtraction worksheet.  Sorry it's taken so long, but here you go!

Students must look at each number sentence and decide it an addition or subtraction sign is needed.  If you are putting it in a math station or setting it out for early finishers I have included an "I can" student instruction card.  Of course, it could also be used whole class.

You can download this freebie HERE from Google Docs.

Enjoy and Happy Monday!!!!!!!!!!!

December already?

I can't believe that tomorrow we flip our calendars to December.  I have so much to do between now and the 'big day!'.  Like every other year, it'll happen I know!

Are you working on subtraction with your kiddos this month?  If so, I've just posted a new math station game that will help with subtraction fluency.

Students will either spin a spinner or roll two dice (the choice is yours!) and subtract the number from 12.  I have included a an 'I can' student instruction card to help make this a ready to use work station.  If you're rationing your color ink, don't fret each page is also included in black and white.

You can find this HERE at my TPT store.

While your at more store under my Custom Categories click on Christmas to be taken to my other Christmas products.  You can also find them by clicking HERE.

As always, the first 3 people who comment on this post with their email will get a copy of this product :)

Happy December!!!!

BFF Subtraction Fun and a freebie

Do any of you get that Sunday night feeling?  You know the one, when you realize that tomorrow is Monday.  Again.  Don't get me wrong, I love my students, but the weekend pace is so much more relaxing than the weekday pace.  Here in the east, I've been snowed in today.  Again.  Perhaps that has added to my Sunday night feeling, but it did give me a chance to finish up a couple of things I had on the go.  Including...

...a new math work station to help my students practice subtraction.  To play this game students work with a partner or small group of BFFs, spin a spinner (or roll two dice - your choice) and subtract the number from 12.  As you can see in the picture I have included an I can student instruction card for both the spinner and dice version and every page is in both color and black & white.  You can find this at my TPT store.

I've also made this coordinating FREEBIE that I thought I would share with you.  Students subtract then color by code.  Great for early finishers and no prep!  You can pick up your copy HERE.

I hope that you enjoy the freebie and I'll also send a copy of my new math station to the first 3 people who comment on this post.

Have a great week!

Add or Subtract - FROGS!

I admit it, I have a slight addiction to cute clip art ;)  I came across the Funny Frogs from Graphics From the Pond and just couldn't resist!  I just had to create something so I took a break from my newest pack (which I'm excited to edit, print, try out and bring them to you!) to make this add or subtract math station.

Students work with a partner or small group.  On their turn they roll 2 dice and decide whether they want to add or subtract depending on which lily pad they want to cover.  Sounds easy, right? I wish!  An "I can..." card is included to help keep your students focused and each activity has a color and black and white option.

 

I have this math station in two other themes:

Ice Cream

and Strawberries!

 

 

The first 2 followers who comment on this post will receive the theme of their choice.  Please leave your email and tell me which one you would like to receive.

 

And don't forget - it's Day 4 of the Back to School Extravaganza at The Teaching Tribune.  There was a lucky winner of a huge gift basket yesterday and today's prize is exciting too!  I would love for one of you to win.  Just click on the picture below to enter.

 

 

Good luck!

 

 



I'm DONE, a new math station and a freebie

I'm DONE!!!!  My report cards are DONE!!!! Now, just to get through the next 9 days :-)

We've got a little ice cream theme going on because I've sort of promised my students an ice cream party next week.  If you saw my post last week you know that we have been working on choosing between addition and subtraction.  My students are getting better and enjoyed the strawberry math station, but it was time for a new one.  So, here's what I came up with...

Students roll 2 dice then decide if they want to add or subtract the two numbers to get a number.  Then they cover the number on their card and take turns with their partner.  As you can see, I have included 3 "I can..." cards.  One is in color and the other 2 are black and white.  I LOVE using colored pages, but the option to print in black and white is nice too especially on colored paper :).  Why 2 black and white "I can.." cards you ask?  I added one to give the option to color the ice cream scoop rather than cover. 

 

I'm using both this color and black and white this week.  I've got a class set of black and white ones copied to introduce the game and play in small groups as a whole class and a colored version in a math station drawer.

 

Now for a little freebie...

I thought I would use this as a little assessment page.  Who knows maybe I'll need to change a comment or two on those report cards.  Let's hope not!!!!

You can pick up a free copy by clicking on the picture.  Enjoy!

 

If you're like me, you LOVE freebies.  You can find many more by heading over to Manic Monday.

If you are working on this skill and would like a copy it is available in my TPT store.

As usual, I'll send a copy to the first two followers who comment on this post.  Don't forget your email :)

Add or Subtract? The choice should be easy...

Last night I mentioned that I was working on a math work station with those adorable strawberries from Graphics From the Pond. 

Well, here it is...

and here's the story.

Last week for a warm up I was asking students to roll two dice and tell me whether they would need to add or subtract to get a certain number.  One word ... FAIL!  (for many, not all) so I created this math work station to reinforce this skill.

To play this game students work with a partner or a small group and roll 2 dice, decide if they want to add or subtract the numbers and cover the result on their playing card.  I included an "I can..." card to build independence.  I included both color and black & white so you can decide which is better for you.

I have this printed, laminated and ready to use tomorrow.  Would you like to use it too?  It is available at my TPT store but I'll send a copy to the first two followers who leave a comment on this post.

Sour Lemons

"When life gives you lemons... make lemonade"

 

Words to live by.  I always try to see the positive in everything and everyone.

Lemonade all the way!

 

I just updated my Sours Lemons Addition and Subtraction math station.   The original required lots of colored ink so I made this one more ' printer friendly'.

 

 

If you already have a copy be sure to head on over to my TPT store for an update.

 

If you don't have a copy and would like one I plan to send a copy to the first 2 followers who comment on this post.

 



 

 

Buggy Math Stations

A few of you have been emailing asking when my spring math stations would be ready.  I have FINALLY got them complete, edited and posted at my TPT store. 

 
Included are 8 centers ready to add to your math tubs.  I included a variety of skills I have covered this year: addition, subtraction, greatest / least, tallying, graphing, fact families and doubles.

Each station includes an "I can..." card to help build student independence and allow you to focus on other students.

As usual, I will send a copy to the first two followers who comment on this post. 

Have a great week everyone!

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.

Corduroy Subtraction Freebie

As you know I LOVE Corduroy by Don Freeman.  I was in need of a little subtraction practice for my kiddos so I whipped up this little activity.  If you think your students could use a little extra practice click on the picture to download a copy.

This activity can be used on it's own or with my Corduroy Literacy Unit.

Don't forget that today is Day 6 of our Valentine Freebie blog hop.  Click on the picture to head to head over to Crayonbox Learning to snag your freebie for the day.

This post is hooked up with Manic Monday Classroom Freebies :-)  I love to stop by and always find lots of goodies!!