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.  

Build a Santa

I always tell my students that games are played for two reasons

learning and fun !!

For these reasons I incorporate games in my planning.

I've just added a new learning pack to my TPT store HERE.

It includes eight learning games that cover the following:

•Roll and Count

•Add 1

•Add 2

•Add 5

•Add 10

•Doubles

•Doubles +1

•Subtract 1

All pages are included in both color and b&w and each includes an 'I can' student instruction card to build student independence.

As always (although I haven't been posting often lately!) I will send a free copy to the first 3 people who comment on this post.

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Building Block Doubles and writing idea

My kiddos LOVE building blocks so I like to tap into that interest and find ways to keep them engaged and learning while 'playing'. :)

The newest addition to my building block math resources has students practicing doubles up to 6+6.  I'm thinking about creating one with doubles up to 12+12, do you think that would be a hit?

Teachers have a choice of using a spinner or dice with this station.  The students in the group are usually my deciding factor!

Students roll or spin then double the number to play this game.  I have included "I can" instruction cards for each option and made it available in both color and black and white.  For added fun I use Lego block as game markers.

You can find it HERE in my TPT store.

If your student love building blocks too I also have the following resources available, just click on the pictures to learn more :)

and this freebie :)

How bout turning those Lego creations into a writing opportunity? The next time you hear "I don't know what to write about" give them this paper and have them write about that Lego creation they made during recess :) Click on the picture below to download for FREE.

As always, I love to give a few copies of my new products away, so the first 3 people who comment on this post will get a copy of Building Blocks Doubles Math Station.

Valentine's Day Dice Activities with a FREEBIE

Happy Wednesday!

Is it freezing where you are?  Here in the east, we are in a DEEP FREEZE!  Personally, I've had enough indoor recesses for this week and there are still two more days :)  I think I can ... I think I can...

To help with your Valentine's Day planning I have just uploaded a new freebie to my store.

To use this activity students roll 2 dice, double the sum and find and color the number.   It can be used whole class, small group or individually and includes an 'I can' student instruction card.

This freebie can be found HERE and is a perfect companion for my complete Valentine's Day Dice learning pack.

The complete pack includes tallies, addition, subtraction, base ten, adding ten, number bonds and more.  It can be found HERE.

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

Keep warm my friends!

Pirate Doubles!

I have a confession ...lately when my Pirate Doubles math station sold I cringed.  I knew it was one of my earlier creations and knew it could be better.  So, today was the day...

Yo Ho Ho!  MUCH better!!!!

Students roll a dice, double the number and cover it on their card.  It sounds simple and should be but for some reason doubles are difficult for many.  Of course, an I can student instruction card is included to keep them on task and the entire pack is in color and black & white.  Do you have any girls who are not fond of pirates?  They'll love these ones - half are girls in pink!

This unit also matches my Tens and Ones Place Value Pirate Mystery Picture.

It's a busy day in bloggy land.  You'll find a couple of my products in a Valentine's Day giveaway over at I is For Inspire.  You can (and should!) enter the giveaway HERE.

Would you like a copy of my pirate activities?  I'll send a copy of BOTH to the first 5 people who comment on this post. :)

If you are a football fan enjoy the game today!

I'm Celebrating Christmas in July and You're Invited!!

        It’s Christmas in July and we're doing it up in a way that would make Santa proud!

I have teamed up with 16 other amazing teacher-bloggers and we thought that we would not only run a sale this weekend (yes, my ENTIRE STORE IS 20% OFF!!!) but we are bringing you some amazing winter holiday themed freebies and the chance to win your choice of products from each of our stores. Yes, that’s right, you will get to choose your products. We will have 2 grand prizes, one for a K-2 primary teacher and one for a 3-5 intermediate teacher!

This hop will take you to 17 blogs where you will collect TPT freebies along the way.  If you're not already following our stores you might want to do so when you collect your freebie.  It's a great way to receive information about upcoming sales and specials.

Hidden in each freebie found on TPT, is a flamingo hanging out on the beach. Look for a Christmas song written in the sand.  Find the underlined word. You will need to collect all 17 words for the grand prize.  Once you have all 17 words, then you can enter by listing the words on the Rafflecopter for a chance to win the grand prize on the final stop.

I am the 10th stop on the hop. 

Are you ready? Well, what are you waiting for? Get going…All you need to do is click on my freebie below, follow my TPT store, and download your freebie. Find the word hidden in my freebie and add it to your list. While you're there, why not take a look around because my store is 20% off from July 5th thru July 7th. 

 

You will make a complete loop to all the blogs, download freebies in TPT with the pink flamingos, and then enter the final prize. Don’t forget to follow our TPT stores and blogs along your travels! You never know what we might be planning next…

Now, for the next stop.  Click on the picture below to head on over  to see my  bloggy friend Diane at Fifth in the Middle.

 

I know that you're going to have fun participating in this hop and you'll pick up some awesome freebies along the way!

 

Good luck and Merry Christmas in July!!

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Doubles Bump - Easter Style

Just a quick post today as I have had a C-R-A-Z-Y day! 

Are you looking for an Easter math station with no prep?  I'm putting this one in my math stations next week for a little extra doubles practice.

 

If you purchased this station previously go back and download again because I just added an "I can..." card.  I've decided that they are necessary in my math tubs.

This activity is available at my TPT store and would be a great addition to my Easter Math Work Stations.

As always, I'll send a copy to the first 2 followers who comment on this post (don't forget your email).

An Easter Freebie and a Lucky Winner!!

It's time for an Easter freebie!  I have a Doubles Plus One math work station over at my TPT store and guess what?  It's free!!

Up to four students can play the game at the same time.  They roll one die (or do you say dice?), double the number and add one.  Be the first to cover the card to win!
An "I can..." card is included to keep students on task and from asking "What do I do?".

Click here to be taken to my TPT store to download a copy.

I have linked up with Manic Monday at Classroom Freebies so you can find even more great freebies!
Now .... drum roll please .... we have a winner. I know that each of you who followed the Leprechaun's Gold Blog Hop came away with some A-M-A-Z-I-N-G freebies.  But one of you is the lucky winner of $100 of TPT Gold.  That person will be able to have a wonderful shopping spree!  To see if you are the lucky winner head over to Ms. Fultz's Corner.

Enjoy the rest of your St. Patrick's Day!  I am anxious to get to school in the morning to see if our trap worked.  Imagine if we actually caught a leprechaun :)

St. Patrick's Doubles Plus One

My bloggy friends and I are having so much fun with the Leprechaun's Gold Blog Hop.  If for some reason you missed the news yesterday you can find out all about it by clicking on the picture below.

 

Now for an update. I spent a few minutes today updating my St. Patrick's Day Doubles Plus One math work station. 

To play students roll a die, double the number and add one.  I included an "I can..." card so hopefully the students refer to it rather than ask you what to do.

You can find a copy of this at my TPT store but I'll send a copy to the first 2 followers who leave a comment on this post.  In your comment tell me what you think of our Blog Hop as there might just be a new one in the works and we'd love to know what you think of this one.

Have a great night!

 

Yo Ho Ho! Pirate Doubles

Is tomorrow really Monday?  The weekends go by way too fast!  I thought I would write a post before I get into the Sunday night routines. 

Have you seen my Pirate Doubles math work station on my TPT store?  My kiddos love pirates!

 

I have students work in pairs but included 4 playing cards just in case your groups are a little larger.  To play this game students roll one die, double the number and cover the number on their playing card.  I have included an I can... card to help build student independence.

I would love to give away a copy of my YoHoHo Pirate Doubles math work station to the first 2 followers who leave a comment. Don't forget your email !