Description
Word Problems done right! Problem solving for first and second graders is SO HARD! Help them become better problem solvers, by supporting them in telling their own math stories! What is more relevant and authentic for kids than problems written by kids? (With a little help of course) Designed for first and second grade, and third grade intervention. Learners will move from the Mad Libbing "Fill in the Blank" problems to creating their own stories. (And for those students who do not get there, they can repeat the first two levels again and again with new topics and numbers!)
My First Math Story includes:
- Level I activities: 4 Fill in the missing ITEMS and solve activities
- Level II activities: 4 Fill in the missing NUMBERS and solve.
- Level III: Word problem generator!
- 90 topic cards
- 90 number pair cards
- 30 operations cards (+ and - said in different ways)
- 60 more cards offering a sum or difference for student to make!
- 3 Blank card templates/ Student pages
- 6 Teaching Templates
BONUS:
Google Slides FREEBIE: Go to TheMathViking.com and get "Inspiration Photos for Real World Problem Solving " There are over 100 photos with open level questions that you can edit.
*Email me Kristine at themathviking dot com. USE YOUR PERSONAL EMAIL because school districts block almost everything now and often when I reply to questions and requests I am blocked and you never know. :(
Research shows that students who pose their own math questions are better problem solvers. Children who struggle with reading and writing should still be creating their own problems, even if they simply say them out loud or record themselves. Word problems are a blast if we just let the kids have control of the words! :)
Consider using these regularly in your classroom by cycling this center in and out ALL YEAR LONG! The combinations and stories are different EVERY TIME! And students can create their own topic cards to add to the mix for even more buy in!
Consider using these with my NUMBERLESS word problems. Students simply sort under ADDITION or SUBTRACTION headings.. and then check each other to see if they agree. (Justifying each other's reasoning... pretty high level for our firsties, but it was my favorite lesson of the year! Just sayin:)
Thank you for exploring math with me!
Math Viking
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K-2 Problem Solving Coloring Books "Math in My World"
[Morning Work, Homework or Math Centers LOOOOOOVE these!]
- What is the Question? Problem Solving Coloring Pages
- Parts & Wholes + - Problem Solving Coloring Pages
- How Many More? Problem Solving Coloring Pages
- Which One Doesn't Belong Coloring Pages
- Which One Doesn't Belong? II Reasoning Fun Coloring Pages
Better Problem Solving:
Grade 1/Early 2 Numberless Word Problem Sort & Solve
Part Part Whole Story Mat Teaching Templates
Grade 2 Standards Numberless Word Problems to Sort & Solve
Grade 3 Numberless Sort & Solve
Print and Go Enrichment & Challenge:
Kindergarten Enrichment Packets & Printables All Year
First Grade Printable Enrichment Packets for the Year!
Second Grade Printable Enrichment Packets All Year!
Third Grade Printable Enrichment Packets All Year!
Number Composition & Decomposition:
Shake, Spill & Show: At the Bakery (And more free Shake & Spills in my store!)
The Hiding Game Center Activity
Addition and Subtraction Sorts: Composing Numbers 12 Sorting Activities
PACKING COOKIES Place Value Unit
Hundreds Chart Fun:
100 Number Dash! (The MOST FUN GAME in school)
FREE! DIY: Giant Write & Wipe Hundreds Chart for you Wall!
FREE Hundreds Chart Estimation Clipboard & Esti-Mysteries or DIY Mystery Number!
First Grade Number of the Day Reasoning Templates!
The BEST resource you didn't know you needed:
35 Daily Number Sense & Fluency Routine Templates
THE BIG MOVE From Number Composition to Unitizing
Addition and Subtraction Sorts: Composing Numbers 12 Sorting Activities
For Emerging Place Value Understanding:
PLACE VALUE BAKERY Number Sense and Unitizing Packing: Cookies Tens and Ones
Part Whole Model PLACE VALUE BAKERY Task Cards First & Second Grade
Place Value Fun & Depth of Understanding for one of the BIGGEST standards we teach!
MYSTERY NUMBER Place Value Freebie!
MYSTERY NUMBER Scoot Task Cards for Place Value, Reasoning & Vocabulary
For Fact Fluency with Strategy check out:
From MAKE A TEN to Add/Subtract ...to Making the next Ten... and Next 100!
All rights reserved by The Math Viking© Copyright Information: Purchase of this unit entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce this pack for ONE classroom use only. If you plan on sharing with others, please purchase an additional license. Thank you!!
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Description
Word Problems done right! Problem solving for first and second graders is SO HARD! Help them become better problem solvers, by supporting them in telling their own math stories! What is more relevant and authentic for kids than problems written by kids? (With a little help of course) Designed for first and second grade, and third grade intervention. Learners will move from the Mad Libbing "Fill in the Blank" problems to creating their own stories. (And for those students who do not get there, they can repeat the first two levels again and again with new topics and numbers!)
My First Math Story includes:
- Level I activities: 4 Fill in the missing ITEMS and solve activities
- Level II activities: 4 Fill in the missing NUMBERS and solve.
- Level III: Word problem generator!
- 90 topic cards
- 90 number pair cards
- 30 operations cards (+ and - said in different ways)
- 60 more cards offering a sum or difference for student to make!
- 3 Blank card templates/ Student pages
- 6 Teaching Templates
BONUS:
Google Slides FREEBIE: Go to TheMathViking.com and get "Inspiration Photos for Real World Problem Solving " There are over 100 photos with open level questions that you can edit.
*Email me Kristine at themathviking dot com. USE YOUR PERSONAL EMAIL because school districts block almost everything now and often when I reply to questions and requests I am blocked and you never know. :(
Research shows that students who pose their own math questions are better problem solvers. Children who struggle with reading and writing should still be creating their own problems, even if they simply say them out loud or record themselves. Word problems are a blast if we just let the kids have control of the words! :)
Consider using these regularly in your classroom by cycling this center in and out ALL YEAR LONG! The combinations and stories are different EVERY TIME! And students can create their own topic cards to add to the mix for even more buy in!
Consider using these with my NUMBERLESS word problems. Students simply sort under ADDITION or SUBTRACTION headings.. and then check each other to see if they agree. (Justifying each other's reasoning... pretty high level for our firsties, but it was my favorite lesson of the year! Just sayin:)
Thank you for exploring math with me!
Math Viking
Please check out my store for products designed to develop deeper understanding! Follow me for notifications about awesome new products and great sales!
K-2 Problem Solving Coloring Books "Math in My World"
[Morning Work, Homework or Math Centers LOOOOOOVE these!]
- What is the Question? Problem Solving Coloring Pages
- Parts & Wholes + - Problem Solving Coloring Pages
- How Many More? Problem Solving Coloring Pages
- Which One Doesn't Belong Coloring Pages
- Which One Doesn't Belong? II Reasoning Fun Coloring Pages
Better Problem Solving:
Grade 1/Early 2 Numberless Word Problem Sort & Solve
Part Part Whole Story Mat Teaching Templates
Grade 2 Standards Numberless Word Problems to Sort & Solve
Grade 3 Numberless Sort & Solve
Print and Go Enrichment & Challenge:
Kindergarten Enrichment Packets & Printables All Year
First Grade Printable Enrichment Packets for the Year!
Second Grade Printable Enrichment Packets All Year!
Third Grade Printable Enrichment Packets All Year!
Number Composition & Decomposition:
Shake, Spill & Show: At the Bakery (And more free Shake & Spills in my store!)
The Hiding Game Center Activity
Addition and Subtraction Sorts: Composing Numbers 12 Sorting Activities
PACKING COOKIES Place Value Unit
Hundreds Chart Fun:
100 Number Dash! (The MOST FUN GAME in school)
FREE! DIY: Giant Write & Wipe Hundreds Chart for you Wall!
FREE Hundreds Chart Estimation Clipboard & Esti-Mysteries or DIY Mystery Number!
First Grade Number of the Day Reasoning Templates!
The BEST resource you didn't know you needed:
35 Daily Number Sense & Fluency Routine Templates
THE BIG MOVE From Number Composition to Unitizing
Addition and Subtraction Sorts: Composing Numbers 12 Sorting Activities
For Emerging Place Value Understanding:
PLACE VALUE BAKERY Number Sense and Unitizing Packing: Cookies Tens and Ones
Part Whole Model PLACE VALUE BAKERY Task Cards First & Second Grade
Place Value Fun & Depth of Understanding for one of the BIGGEST standards we teach!
MYSTERY NUMBER Place Value Freebie!
MYSTERY NUMBER Scoot Task Cards for Place Value, Reasoning & Vocabulary
For Fact Fluency with Strategy check out:
From MAKE A TEN to Add/Subtract ...to Making the next Ten... and Next 100!
All rights reserved by The Math Viking© Copyright Information: Purchase of this unit entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce this pack for ONE classroom use only. If you plan on sharing with others, please purchase an additional license. Thank you!!
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Thank so much! This was a labor of love for my firsties and I am so happy it has been a fan favorite across the world.
Thank so much! This was a labor of love for my firsties and I am so happy to hear that. :)
