Description
Kick off the school year with this 120 chart activity that develops number sense, math vocabulary, covers essential first-grade math skills, and has engaging math talks—all in just 5 minutes a day! Each day, simply show the digital slides, and students will use the 120 chart to "guess" a mystery number by following the 120 chart prompts and completing a series of fun, targeted math operations. This 12-week daily math warm up is designed to keep first graders engaged and practicing essential math skills at the start of the school year. This 120 Chart Number Sense Routine Volume 1 resource is perfect for the beginning of the year, designed to support first graders as they build confidence in math or serve as spiral review for second graders.
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Curious to see how it fits in your classroom? Download a FREE sample and experience how easy it is to get started with these daily math talks.
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Quick and Effective Number Sense Practice: Builds number fluency and math vocabulary without extra prep in a fun and engaging way the “Guess My Number” 120 Chart Activity.
- Easy to Use, Ready-to-Go Daily Math Talks: The 12 weeks of math talk slides helps you facilitate meaningful math discussions with students.
- Perfect Start-of-Year Skill Focus: Aligned to the CCSS, each lesson is designed to support foundational skills for early in the school year.
What’s Inside:
- Digital & Printable Options: Provided in PowerPoint, Google Slides™, and PDF versions for flexibility in classroom use.
- Number Sense Routine Slides: 12 weeks of “Guess My Number” slides to use with the 120 chart for the beginning of the year, totaling 360 slides to reinforce key skills. Answer slides are included as well as talking points in the notes section for each slide.
- Daily Math Talks: Daily math talks in both digital and task card versions to help students articulate their math thinking.
- PDF Version with Answer Keys: All lessons are available in a PDF format with answer keys for quick checking.
- Printable 120 Chart & 24 Math Vocabulary Cards: Students use the 120 Chart each day for this math routine and you can use the vocabulary cards to set up a math word wall.
- Subitizing Cards for Fluency Practice: Includes dot cards (1-10), Rekenrek cards (1-10), ten frame cards (1-20), and base ten cards (11-20). Use these cards with students for quick subitizing practice.
- Guiding Questions & Anchor Chart Ideas: Support meaningful math talks by setting discussion norms and guidelines with students.
- Small Group Planning Printable: Provides a handout with targeted skills to guide small group instruction.
Skills Covered in Volume 1:
- Operations & Number Sense: Fluency to 10, facts to 20, making 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, ten partners, take from 10, and subtracting from teen numbers.
- Counting & Place Value: 1 more/1 less, 2 more/2 less, 3 more/3 less, 10 more/10 less, adding/subtracting by tens and ones, and place value.
- Addition Strategies: Doubles, doubles plus one/minus one, and addition of 3 addends.
- Geometry & Subitizing: 2D shape review and subitizing practice for quick number recognition.
How Volume 1 Helps You Start the Year Strong:
- Simple Daily Routine: Structure your math block with consistent, quick 5-minute math talks.
- Builds Foundational Skills Without Prep: Covers core skills for the start of first grade, aligned with standards.
- Easy Differentiation: Help adjust to different learning levels by having students work alone or with a partner.
- Quick Progress Checks: Use the daily math talk cards and answer keys to gauge understanding at a glance.
120 Chart Number Sense Routine Volume 1: Build Number Sense and Math Skills from Day One!
Get your students excited about math from day one with the Guess My Number 120 Chart Volume 1! Designed to strengthen foundational skills and foster a love for math, it’s the ideal start to a successful year.
You may also be interested in:
Number Sense with the 120 Chart- volume 2
Happy Birthday Book-Class Activity
Daily Agenda Google Slides™- Set 1
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Description
Kick off the school year with this 120 chart activity that develops number sense, math vocabulary, covers essential first-grade math skills, and has engaging math talks—all in just 5 minutes a day! Each day, simply show the digital slides, and students will use the 120 chart to "guess" a mystery number by following the 120 chart prompts and completing a series of fun, targeted math operations. This 12-week daily math warm up is designed to keep first graders engaged and practicing essential math skills at the start of the school year. This 120 Chart Number Sense Routine Volume 1 resource is perfect for the beginning of the year, designed to support first graders as they build confidence in math or serve as spiral review for second graders.
Try it for FREE!
Curious to see how it fits in your classroom? Download a FREE sample and experience how easy it is to get started with these daily math talks.
Want to Bundle and Save? This product is part of a year-long bundle! Click here to explore and get the full set at a discount.
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Quick and Effective Number Sense Practice: Builds number fluency and math vocabulary without extra prep in a fun and engaging way the “Guess My Number” 120 Chart Activity.
- Easy to Use, Ready-to-Go Daily Math Talks: The 12 weeks of math talk slides helps you facilitate meaningful math discussions with students.
- Perfect Start-of-Year Skill Focus: Aligned to the CCSS, each lesson is designed to support foundational skills for early in the school year.
What’s Inside:
- Digital & Printable Options: Provided in PowerPoint, Google Slides™, and PDF versions for flexibility in classroom use.
- Number Sense Routine Slides: 12 weeks of “Guess My Number” slides to use with the 120 chart for the beginning of the year, totaling 360 slides to reinforce key skills. Answer slides are included as well as talking points in the notes section for each slide.
- Daily Math Talks: Daily math talks in both digital and task card versions to help students articulate their math thinking.
- PDF Version with Answer Keys: All lessons are available in a PDF format with answer keys for quick checking.
- Printable 120 Chart & 24 Math Vocabulary Cards: Students use the 120 Chart each day for this math routine and you can use the vocabulary cards to set up a math word wall.
- Subitizing Cards for Fluency Practice: Includes dot cards (1-10), Rekenrek cards (1-10), ten frame cards (1-20), and base ten cards (11-20). Use these cards with students for quick subitizing practice.
- Guiding Questions & Anchor Chart Ideas: Support meaningful math talks by setting discussion norms and guidelines with students.
- Small Group Planning Printable: Provides a handout with targeted skills to guide small group instruction.
Skills Covered in Volume 1:
- Operations & Number Sense: Fluency to 10, facts to 20, making 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, ten partners, take from 10, and subtracting from teen numbers.
- Counting & Place Value: 1 more/1 less, 2 more/2 less, 3 more/3 less, 10 more/10 less, adding/subtracting by tens and ones, and place value.
- Addition Strategies: Doubles, doubles plus one/minus one, and addition of 3 addends.
- Geometry & Subitizing: 2D shape review and subitizing practice for quick number recognition.
How Volume 1 Helps You Start the Year Strong:
- Simple Daily Routine: Structure your math block with consistent, quick 5-minute math talks.
- Builds Foundational Skills Without Prep: Covers core skills for the start of first grade, aligned with standards.
- Easy Differentiation: Help adjust to different learning levels by having students work alone or with a partner.
- Quick Progress Checks: Use the daily math talk cards and answer keys to gauge understanding at a glance.
120 Chart Number Sense Routine Volume 1: Build Number Sense and Math Skills from Day One!
Get your students excited about math from day one with the Guess My Number 120 Chart Volume 1! Designed to strengthen foundational skills and foster a love for math, it’s the ideal start to a successful year.
You may also be interested in:
Number Sense with the 120 Chart- volume 2
Happy Birthday Book-Class Activity
Daily Agenda Google Slides™- Set 1
I hope you enjoy this product! Please don't forget to leave feedback. I really appreciate it! Remember, feedback earns you points that can be used towards FREE TpT purchases! Also, FOLLOW ME to be notified when new products are added.
Thank you so much,
Andrea from First Grade View





