Math Problem Solving Toolkit
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Problem solving Tiered support SEL regulation goals tips emotions RTI MTSS OT
If you support students with big feelings, tricky behaviors, or social challenges, this resource is your ready-to-go roadmap. These 23 in-depth handouts take the guesswork out of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions by offering practical strategies you can use today. Whether you're a teacher, OT, school counselor, or intervention team member, you’ll find targeted supports, real-life examples, and goals for the most common SEL struggles — from managing emotions and handling conflict to build
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
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Intervention Strategies for Struggling Math Learners
I found an RTI "If this... then this..." document for intervention instruction for Reading or ELA but never found one for Math. I put this together after college. It's not perfect or fool proof, but it's been effective in my experiences, and it does fill the void of an "If this...then this" piece for teaching math and doing RTI.
Interventions include strategies for the following areas:
-numeracy
-fluency in math facts
-computation
-estimation
-measurement
-problem solving
-geometry
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1st - 8th
Math
Bug Board: Problem Solving Tool
The Bug Board is a problem solving tool that students can use to work on solving their problems without immediate adult intervention. It will ask the student to think about the nature of their problem as well as possible solutions. This is a great component to add to any conflict resolution process already being used in a classroom setting.
Students should be instructed on how to navigate the “Bug Board” and should be allowed to practice filling it out. Practice with use of I Messages should al
1st - 5th
Problem Solving Intervention Document
I use this to document problem solving for RTI or MTSS that I have to do with students. I have included some of the things I have used in the past to give you an idea of the type of documentation, you can delete those.
PreK - 12th
Is It Dyscalculia? Math Screener for Struggling Learners (Gr 1–4)
This dyscalculia screener and math skills assessment helps identify number sense gaps, number reversals, and early math difficulties in grades 1–4. Identify math struggles early with this no-prep, neurodiversity-friendly screener designed to uncover challenges in number sense, patterns, estimation, and more. This is more than a test—it’s a guided screening tool that helps you understand how a student is thinking, not just whether answers are correct. 💛 Looking for extra support?Grab the FREE A
1st - 4th
Other (Math)
CCSS
1.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
+6
Sensory toys for occupational therapy: Hand-Eye Brain gym Printable for Kids
Strengthen thinking skills and coordination with these engaging Brain Gym printable worksheets! These activities combine hand movements, shapes, and simple multiplication (×2 and ×3) to help children activate both sides of the brain while learning. Kids follow hand patterns, trace shapes, and solve multiplication while moving their hands in different directions. This supports brain activation, focus, and learning through movement. Features: - Brain Gym–inspired activities using hands and shapes
PreK - 8th, Adult Education
Geometry, Graphic Arts, Mental Math
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Sticky Note Data Sheet
I LOVE sticky notes! I use them for everything in my classroom. I even grab them to record data if my data sheet isn't easy to reach. This works great but my data isn't always as organized as I would like. This handy little sheet solves that problem. Just fill out your sticky note and place it on a child's weekly data sheet. Quick sticky note data in an organized way! Amazing!
-1 Sticky Note data sheet
PreK - 12th
Bridges Intervention Volume 4 | Add & Subtract Within 100 | Word Problems | MTSS
Bridges Intervention – Volume 4 Addition & Subtraction Problem Situations Within 100 This resource provides clear, student-friendly Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for all 45 sessions of Bridges Intervention Volume 4. Designed to support: • MTSS Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention • Small group instruction • Progress monitoring • Clear math discourse • Problem-type understanding Volume 4 focuses on: • Addition and subtraction problem situations within 20 and within 100 • Add To / Take
K - 3rd
Arithmetic, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, K.OA.A.1
, K.OA.A.2
+6
The Reading OT: Read and Play packet "This is Your Island"
Bring an Occupational Therapy perspective to your literacy time! Bring the book "This Is Your Island" to life with this fun packet of activities perfect for classrooms ages 2-5! Keep your parents in the loop with the included parent flyer! Check all the learning boxes with a variety of creative, free expression art, problem solving and vocabulary building play!
PreK
Balanced Literacy
Daily Note - Client Session Note - Data Log (BLANK)
Did you ever wish there was an easy way to document how a young student did at school or daycare? Have you ever had parents or other educators ask you how the student's day went? Here is a handy tool for you to use to document how a young student did in the following areas: Reading & PhonicsBehavior - on task, attentive, hands & feet to self, problem solving, appropriate voice level/toneSocial SkillsFine/Gross Motor tasksOther general areas that pertain to your environmentThere is also an area t
PreK - 2nd
Preschool Play Skills Assessment Checklist Ages 2,3, and 4
Unlock a clearer understanding of your preschoolers' developmental milestones with these Preschool Play Skills Assessment Checklists! Designed specifically for early childhood educators, therapists, and caregivers, this comprehensive tool provides a structured approach to assessing and tracking the play skills of children ages 2-4. With categories spanning 6 different skill areas the checklist simplifies observation, allowing you to document each child’s strengths and identify areas for improve
PreK
The Tiny Door in the Garden
Spark your students’ imagination with this magical story about curiosity and wonder! The Tiny Door in the Garden follows Lily, a curious young girl who discovers that sometimes the world hides extraordinary secrets in ordinary places. This beautifully written short story encourages children to explore, ask questions, and see the magic in everyday life. Perfect for: ✔️ Grades 1–3 ✔️ Literacy & reading comprehension centers ✔️ Morning meeting storytime ✔️ Social-emotional learning (SEL) theme
1st - 3rd
Close Reading, Reading, Sight Words
Student Reflection Page with Prompts | Middle School Career Exploration Journal
Help your middle school students reflect meaningfully on their career-connected learning with this Student Reflection Page with Prompts. This page is designed specifically for Career Exploration and CTE classes in grades 6–8. The prompts are broad enough to work with any experience — from guest speakers and field trips to hands-on projects and classroom activities — while still providing the structure students need to think deeply. The built-in guiding questions encourage students to connect
5th - 8th
For All Subjects
Peace Lesson: Is it funny?
This is a group activity. I cut these strips and fold them into a bowl. In a group setting I draw a slip and read it to the group. We discuss if it is funny and what would be the right thing to do.
1st - 6th
Classroom Community
WHEN BAD NEWS HITS HOME -1- CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
This is the first lesson plan from the series, "When Bad News Hits Home." I wrote this resource in two separate lesson plans. One distinct lesson plan is based on the secular teaching for the Public Schools. The other one is based on the Christian perspective for private schools, faith based schools and homeschool. This is an extremely important teaching and practical tool that will help our students when they go through life crises. More mothers are diagnosed with cancer and their children are
2nd - 8th
Animal Research Printable, Montessori Independent Research
"Designed with Montessori principles in mind, this worksheet invites young learners to engage with questions that spark curiosity and critical thinking. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to encourage exploration and self-discovery, fostering independence and a love for learning. Through a mix of open-ended inquiries and visual prompts, students are empowered to express their thoughts, ideas, and observations in their own unique way, nurturing both cognitive and creative development. With its
PreK - 1st
Science
Editable Behavior Chart
Check out this simple behavior chart! It's a great resource for an IEP behavior intervention in the classroom. Edit it in google docs to fit your student's need, print it out, and stick in a folder for the student to have with them during the day! If you're an ECS teacher, you can use these as a check out at the end of each day. Enjoy! Check out these related resources: Choice Board: Student BreakStudent Motivator QuestionnaireStudent Shoutout CardsClassroom Poster: Mood Scale
3rd - 5th
Blank Chessboard
Chess is an excellent classroom activity that can be enjoyed by students of all levels.
If your students play chess in class, but have limited time, at the end of the period they can jot down where the pieces are on this sheet, and save time re-setting the board the next class time.
This blank board can also be used for teaching chess to students.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
MTSS Tiered Case Data Intro
This document is a great way to easily organize student data. We all have students in our class who require additional academic and behavioral supports and this tool helps guide teachers through the beginning stages of intervening. More specifically, this product supports an easy to follow student background review, documents the intervention chosen to match student deficits, and a curriculum based measure menu of how you will be monitoring outcomes. This is a partial version of my MTSS Tiere
K - 12th
MTSS Referral Form / Pre-Referral - Google Form
Use this Digital Form to collect data from your staff for the MTSS process in your building. You can gain insight to whether a student is struggling in math, reading, with behavior, speech/language skills, social-emotionally, or with their fine motor skills. An additional section allows you to see what type of support/resources the teacher would like to help the student better.
PreK - 7th
For All Subjects
Daycare Preschool Handbook Bundle, includes 3 handbooks-Canva templates
Daycare Handbook Bundle, includes Parent Handbook, Employee Handbook, & Emergency Plan Are you starting your own daycare business and don't know where to start? This Daycare Handbook Bundle contains 3 handbooks that are essential when starting your own professional daycare, whether it is in home or at a center! This bundle includes a fully editable Parent Daycare Policies and Procedures handbook, an Employee Policies and Procedures handbook, and a Daycare Emergency Action Plan. This template is
PreK - 1st
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