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Trick-or-Treat
Who has the most candy? Kids often have candy on the brain, so get them to learn in the process! Here is a great counting activity for Halloween week. Learners compare candy stashes between four pairs of kids. They count each stash,...
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More or Less...
As they look at 10 groups of shapes, learners compare the A and B columns in this "more or less" worksheet. Each set includes anywhere from zero to nine shapes, and scholars complete a simple comparative sentence by circling either less...
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Array Picture Cards
Arrays are a visual way to practice multiplication and division. Using one of these twelve array picture cards, learners write a multiplication word problem describing what they see. After also recording a multiplication number sentence,...
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Subtraction Word Problems
Budding mathematicians will work through a few word problems using the presented six-step comprehension strategy. They determine what the question is asking, which operation to use, and then solve the problem as a class.
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100 Hungry Ants
After hearing the story, One Hundred Angry Ants, learners apply what they have seen to a math challenge. They choose one of three numbers: 12, 24, or 36. Imagining this were the number of ants going to a picnic, they consider how many...
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Sequencing and Counting on
This series of slides gives learners an opportunity to count on by 10's in number sequences then discuss how to apply counting on to addition and subtraction problems. Learners count on and back by 1's, 10's, and 100's.
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Solving Problems and Puzzles 1
Plug in this presentation for a quick start to your day. The class reviews the 6 times tables how they relate to division and then work through patterns to build logical reasoning and sequencing skills. A wonderful warm up or problem...
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Counting Houses 1-20
What if your pre-k or kinder class was learning about dwellings or houses and you needed a house themed counting activity? You'd just need to click on this link and download this house themed slide-show. It shows numbers 1-20 alongside...
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Charlie Crocodile
Charlie Crocodile introduces himself as the guy who wants to eat the biggest numbers. Let Charlie show kids how to determine which number is greater than or less than by pointing his sharp toothed mouth in the direction of the large...
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Calculator Trick 7
Kids love calculator tricks. They can add, multiply, and divide using their basic calculator to build number sense and have fun at the same time. One trick and a full rational as to how it works makes a great morning warm up.
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Cracking the Code: Sequencing
You've just found a teaching template ready to use, all you have to do is personalize it to fit your class. It contains five number sequences or patterns for learners to complete, a place for your name, and a "prize." Tip: This template...
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Complete the Scale
Here are six opportunities for learners to complete the scale. Each slide contains a number line or scale which is missing 1-2 numbers, the class must identify the missing number and put it in its proper place.
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Positive-Negative Charge Model For Integers
Use two different colors of bingo chips to represent positive and negative charges. Add and subtract them in a clear glass beaker to demonstrate how to add and subtract integers. This visual, along with a number line, will really help...
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Add and Subtract Equations with Equal Sign
Gain exposure to addition and subtraction symbols. First, pupils examine a visual number sentence (featuring Sponge Bob), filling in the correct symbol to make it a complete equation. Next, they read a run-on number sentence involving...
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Place Value Again
Learners break down numbers with decimals into ones, tenths, and hundredths, and convert decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals. They complete five sets of problems.
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Part-Whole Mats
A part-whole mat is a great way to practice simple addition using math manipulatives. Learners choose a number card and place it at the top of their mat. Using counters, they record the different number pairs which would add together to...
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Fractions and Number Lines
Upper graders figure out what fraction of the number line is pointed out. They complete seven problems.
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Counting on to add
A cute little frog helps learners hop from number to number on the number line as they count on to add. They use the commutative property of addition to add the same numbers two different ways. A cute, simple, and potentially helpful...
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Number Puzzles: Finding ways to solve them
There are four different word problems (number puzzles) for learners to solve. Each one requires them to think critically about the operation they'll need to use and encourages class discussion. Use as a warm up or prior to a lesson on...
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Summer Numbers Display
Count all the summer-themed objects to build foundational math skills. Each slide contains two sections, each housing a number, 1-10 and that number of objects to count.
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Study Guide: Rational Numbers
In this rational numbers worksheet, students solve and complete 8 different problems that include applying the comparison property and density property for rational numbers. First, they replace each blank with the correct symbol to make...
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Counting Numbers
Before you can add, you need to know how to count. Practice counting with your kinder class. Each slide shows bundles of sticks, after they count the bundles, progress the slide to revile the correct answer. This is a great way to...
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Multiplication/Division Number Series
Expand mathematical thinking with these prompts for scholars to use writing as they approach math. First, they use the numbers 3, 5, and 15 in an original multiplication number story, followed by a related division story. Encourage...
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Add and Subtract Equations
One of these addition number sentences is incorrect: which one is it? Beginning mathematicians examine two simple equations, circling the one that is correct. An explanation on the bottom walks them through the processing, including...