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Dots and Dashes Strategy Edition
Dots & Dashes: The Strategic Scoring TwistElevate a classic classroom favorite with this high-engagement, strategy-based version of Dots and Dashes! While the traditional game focuses on simply closing boxes, this Purpose Driven Education update introduces weighted scoring to promote critical thinking and mathematical planning. Why Teachers Love ItZero Prep: Just print and play. Perfect for early finishers, indoor recess, or "Brain Breaks."Strategic Thinking: Students must move beyond basic pa
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Operations, Mental Math
Sick Teddy Counting & Dot Match (Numbers 1–10) | Activity | Engaging
Help students practice early number skills while taking care of a sweet sick teddy bear! This engaging, hands-on math activity helps students build number recognition, counting, and one-to-one correspondence while matching bandages to help the teddy feel better. Students will look at the number on the teddy and find the bandage with the matching number of dots. Once they count and confirm the match, they can place the bandage on the teddy using Velcro. This activity is perfect for math cent
PreK - 3rd
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
Dots & Boxes! Multiplication & Division Fact Fluency Game
✳️ Turn Math Fact Practice Into a Strategic Game! ✳️ This interactive multiplication and division fluency game brings excitement to your classroom as students solve facts and try to complete the most boxes on the board. With options for dice, spinners, or fact cards, it's easy to adapt for centers, early finishers, or partner work. Multiplication & Division for 2–12 ↕️ Combines fact recall with decision-making and strategy ♥ Easy to prep — print on color paper cardstock for long-term u
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Dot Game Montessori
DOT GAMEThese cards are designed to encourage independent learning for your student. This activity is part of Group II of the Decimal System within the Montessori Mathematics curriculum. Once the child has mastered the decimal system through dynamic addition with the golden bead game and the stamp game, they will be ready to move on to the dot game. This paper format allows the child to record the equations and provides a printed version to later share their progress and achievements with others
PreK - K
Basic Operations
Caterpillar Counting: Montessori Math Addition Dice Game
5 pages of Addition Games for your students to play with different concrete counting objects: gems, dot art markers, and even their fingers to stamp the body of the caterpillar! Instructions included. Some games can be laminated to be reusable and some can be printed for your students to take home.
PreK - 3rd
Basic Operations, Numbers, Writing
FREE: Finger & Spatial Pattern (Early Structuring) Bump Game
Boost early number sense with this engaging BUMP game designed to help students recognize and subitize spatial (dot) patterns and finger patterns for numbers 1–10. Perfect for small groups, math centers, or intervention time, this game strengthens visual number recognition and builds fluency through repeated, playful practice. Skills Targeted: Subitizing and recognizing quantities at a glance Connecting visual and quantitative aspects of number Developing number sense and early counting fl
Kindergarten
Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.OA.A.1
Twenty Frame Cards | Frames & Digits Card Deck | Math Intervention
Have your students moved beyond 5 and 10, but starting to show some cracks in their fluency? They can count to 20, but they don’t understand numbers within 20. They hesitate, count every dot, and don’t yet see 14 as 10 and 4 or 18 as almost 20. This happened to me time and time again. That’s exactly why I created this Fluency to 20 Twenty-Frame Card Deck. I keep these cards at my small-group table so I can respond immediately when students are stuck counting by ones or relying on inefficient
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.C.6
Subtraction Equations: Math Sense Card Games & Matching Activities PDF KA13-S
Lookingfor task cards for subtraction equations or subtraction sentences with models? Kids in Kindergarten can match cards, play four easy-to-learn games with a partner, aide, parent, teacher, or volunteer. Cards show up to 5 dots or squares with some crossed off or "removed" leaving dashed outlines. Try a subtraction game today! Then use games for review all year long. INCLUDES • Set of 40 PDF Math Cards (5 pages) • Instructions for Four Games• Recording Worksheets & Answers • Additio
K - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
K.OA.A.1
NO PREP Christmas Tree Math Pack | 5 Number Activities | Color By Number
Christmas Tree Math Pack – 5 Festive, No-Prep Activities That Kids Beg to Repeat! Keep your Kindergarten and 1st-grade classroom merry, bright, and mathematically on-track all December long with this pack of 5 adorable Christmas Tree Color (or Dot!) activities. Zero prep after printing—just add dice and crayons/markers/dot markers/stickers and watch the focused fun begin! Perfect for math centers, morning work, early finishers, reward time, or holiday parties. Students stay quietly engaged whil
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
Number Bingo 1-30 Printable Game | Number Recognition Activity
Make learning numbers fun with this colorful Number Bingo 1-30 printable game! This engaging math center activity helps young learners practice number recognition, counting, visual scanning, and listening skills in a playful way. This resource includes bingo cards, number calling cards, and printable chips with easy-to-cut dotted lines. Perfect for small groups, math centers, morning tubs, early finishers, homeschool, and classroom review activities. Students listen to the called number, find it
PreK - 3rd
Basic Operations, Coloring Pages, Numbers
Multiplication Made Magical! (Tables 2–12)
Make learning multiplication fun, visual, and exciting with this engaging Multiplication Tables eBook for Kids! Designed especially for young learners, this resource helps students master multiplication facts from 2 to 12 through patterns, repetition, and creativity. What’s included: All multiplication tables from 2 through 12 Clear, kid-friendly table layouts Dot-to-dot pictures that reinforce each multiplication pattern Visual learning to help students recognize and remember number pattern
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
Christmas Roll and Cover Math Game | Free Kindergarten Number Sense Center
Make math fun and festive with this FREE Christmas Roll and Cover game—perfect for Kindergarten and early primary learners! This hands-on activity helps students develop number sense, counting, addition, subitizing, and quantity recognition using dice. Students roll two dice, add the numbers, and cover the matching representation on the adorable Christmas tree mats (tallies, dice dots, numerals, fingers, ten frames, and more!). This seasonal math center is simple to prep and engaging for small
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
File Folder Games - Addition, Apples, Autism, SEN
This activity contains 7 base pages of addition activties for numbers equalling up to 10. As these all contain the same picture there will be no association with a particular colour apple equalling to a certain number which can happen with children with Autism who like remembering number sequences and patterns.
All you have to do is laminate the first seven pages and add a velcro dot to the square at the end. Then cut and laminate all the number squares and add the opposite side of velcro to th
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations
File Folder Games - Addition, Green Apples, Autism, SEN
This activity contains 7 base pages of addition activties for numbers equalling up to 10. As these all contain the same picture there will be no association with a particular colour apple equalling to a certain number which can happen with children with Autism who like remembering number sequences and patterns.
All you have to do is laminate the first seven pages and add a velcro dot to the square at the end. Then cut and laminate all the number squares and add the opposite side of velcro to th
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations
File Folder Games - Addition, Puppy, Autism, SEN
This activity contains 7 base pages of addition activties for numbers equalling up to 10. As these all contain the same picture there will be no association with a particular animal/dog type equalling to a certain number which can happen with children with Autism who like remembering number sequences and patterns.
All you have to do is laminate the first seven pages and add a velcro dot to the square at the end. Then cut and laminate all the number squares and add the opposite side of velcro to
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations
Sums of 5 Butterfly Matching Center | Special Education Math Activity
Does your student need practice recognizing different ways to make 5? This hands-on butterfly matching center makes that practice engaging, visual, and accessible for learners of all abilities. Students match colorful butterfly cards to the garden target page — each butterfly shows a different representation of 5, including equations, tally marks, a ten-frame, finger counting, and the word FIVE. Two ways to use:Laminate and add Velcro dots for a durable, reusable file folder gamePrint and cut fo
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Numbers
Also included in: Sums Matching Center Bundle 5-10 | Special Education Math Activity
Sums of 6 Butterfly Matching Center | Special Education Math Activity
Does your student need practice recognizing different ways to make 6? This hands-on butterfly matching center makes that practice engaging, visual, and accessible for learners of all abilities. Students match colorful butterfly cards to the garden target page — each butterfly shows a different representation of 6, including equations, tally marks, a ten-frame, finger counting, and the word SIX. Two ways to use:Laminate and add Velcro dots for a durable, reusable file folder gamePrint and cut for
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Numbers
Also included in: Sums Matching Center Bundle 5-10 | Special Education Math Activity
Sums of 7 Butterfly Matching Center | Special Education Math Activity
Does your student need practice recognizing different ways to make 7? This hands-on butterfly matching center makes that practice engaging, visual, and accessible for learners of all abilities. Students match colorful butterfly cards to the garden target page — each butterfly shows a different representation of 7, including equations, tally marks, a ten-frame, finger counting, and the word SEVEN. Two ways to use:Laminate and add velcro dots for a durable, reusable file folder gamePrint and cut f
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Numbers
Also included in: Sums Matching Center Bundle 5-10 | Special Education Math Activity
Sums Matching Center Bundle 5-10 | Special Education Math Activity
Give your students complete number bond practice from 5 to 10 with this colorful butterfly matching center bundle! Six engaging, hands-on activities in one money-saving set. Students match colorful butterfly cards to the garden target page — each butterfly shows a different representation of the target number, including equations, tally marks, ten frames, finger counting, and number words. Every set builds number sense across multiple representations so students recognize their target number any
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Numbers
Halloween Math Worksheets | Kindergarten & 1st Grade | No Prep Addition to 10
Make October math easy and engaging! This Halloween-themed packet builds number sense and addition fluency within 10 for Kindergarten and 1st Grade. Print-and-go pages are perfect for whole group, centers, early finishers, homework, or sub plans. Answer Keys included for all core worksheets. What’s Inside (70 pages total): • Part 1: Addition to 10 (Apple Theme) — 5 worksheets • Part 2: Addition to 10 — 5 worksheets • Part 3: Missing Addends (P
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Coloring Pages, Numbers
Differentiated Number Ordering Assessments | Ascending & Descending Order |
Differentiated Number Ordering Assessments | Ascending & Descending Order | Numbers 1-3026 differentiated worksheets — assess every student at their own level! Objective: Assess students' ability to order numbers from smallest to greatest and from greatest to smallest, through three levels of simultaneous differentiation. Ages: 5-7 years old Level: Kindergarten - 1st Grade What's Included:26 differentiated worksheets (3 series x 3 levels, + mixed ascending/descending pages)Series 1: Ordering Nu
K - 1st
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
Ocean Theme Count & Match File Folder Game | Summer Activities | Math Center
Ocean Animal Count & Match File Folder Game:This ocean animal file folder game is such a unique Summer-Themed activity and is super cute as well! Your students will count how many ocean animals are on each flashcard and then match it to the correct jellyfish with a numerical number on it. It’s a great way for your students to practice one-to-one correspondence as well as number recognition practice. Print, laminate, and attach the #2 pages with the number jellyfish on them to a file folder as
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
Beach Theme Count & Match File Folder Game | Early Learning Summer Activities
Seashell Count & Match File Folder Game | Beach Theme Math Activities:This Beach Theme file folder game is such a unique Summer-Themed activity and is super cute as well! Your students will count how many seashells are on each flashcard and then match it to the correct shell with a numerical number on it. It’s a great way for your students to practice one-to-one correspondence as well as number recognition practice. Print, laminate, and attach the #2 pages with the number seashells on them to
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
Ocean Theme Count & Match File Folder Game | Summer Activities | Math Center
Ocean Theme Count & Match File Folder Game:This Ocean Theme file folder game is a unique Summer-Themed activity and is super cute as well! The #2 pages that you will attach to the file folder are blue (like the ocean with “numerical bubble” 1-10). Your students will count how many fish are on each flashcard and then match it to the correct numerical number bubble. It’s a great way for your students to practice one-to-one correspondence as well as number recognition practice. Print, laminate, a
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
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