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Depth & Complexity (Math) Problem Solving Graphic Organizer (Editable Google Doc
Make Math Thinking Visible! Are your students solving math problems- or just going through the motions? Bring rigor, relevance, and reflection into your math block with our Depth & Complexity Problem Solving Graphic Organizer. Designed to align with the Depth & Complexity framework, this tool helps students think critically, reason logically, and explain their mathematical thinking with confidence. What Makes This Graphic Organizer Unique?It's a thinking scaffold! It prompts students to: Cl
4th - 12th
Mental Math, Other (Math)
End of Year Math Project- Parade Theme PBL 4th Grade Addition Multiplication Art
The 400 Wheel Parade Math Project is a highly engaging 4th grade PBL (Project-Based Learning) activity that encourages students to apply addition, multiplication, problem-solving strategies, and perseverance in a meaningful and creative way. It combines math, creativity, and critical thinking. Students are challenged to design a parade made up of different vehicles that total exactly 400 wheels—no more, no less! It makes the perfect hallway or classroom display! Extensions to the project ar
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Classroom Community, Mental Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 4.OA.A.1
, 4.OA.A.3
+6
Build a Rainbow STEM Challenge – St. Patrick’s Day Math, Budgeting & Engineering
In this St. Patrick’s Day themed STEM activity, students help a leprechaun rebuild strong rainbows so he can safely store his pot of gold. Students must plan, budget, build, and test their rainbow structure using a limited amount of money from the Leprechaun Supply Shop. This activity encourages students to think like engineers and mathematicians while practicing real-world math skills. Students will: • Use coins and dollars to plan purchases • Create and follow a budget • Design a rainbow s
1st - 4th
Financial Literacy, Mental Math, Money Math
CCSS
1.MD.C.4
, 2.MD.C.8
, MP1
+2
Place Value & Ten Frame Math Kit | Hundreds Chart, Number Line & Base Manipulati
✨ Build strong number sense and place value skills through hands-on, engaging math activities! ✨ This interactive math resource helps children explore numbers in a meaningful and visual way using colourful manipulatives, ten frames, number lines, and place value supports. Perfect for Kindergarten, Grade 1, homeschool, tutoring, math centres, intervention, and small group instruction. 📚 What’s Included:⭐ Ten Frames for: • 10 • 20 • 30 • 80 • 100 ⭐ Recording Sheets for Ten Frame Activities ⭐ N
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Place Value
Pattern Stations Grades 6–8 | Editable & Printable Math Back to School Activity
Transform your math classroom with our Pattern Stations for grades 6 through 8, designed to foster rich mathematical thinking. This interactive activity promotes inquiry-based learning, allowing students to analyze, create, and discuss patterns in an engaging way. Whether you're introducing algebraic thinking, reviewing number sense, or encouraging collaborative problem-solving, this resource offers high-impact learning with low prep. What’s Included:Teacher implementation planStation instructio
6th - 8th
Algebra, Mental Math
PBL-Project-Based Learning: Promoting Mental Health Awareness
Project-Based Learning: Promoting Mental Health Awareness Empower Students to Make a Difference Where It Matters MostSupport student well-being while building real-world skills with this impactful PBL unit on Mental Health Awareness. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school learners, this resource blends research, empathy, and action in a powerful project designed to educate and inspire. What’s Inside: A complete step-by-step PBL guide with clear timelines and student directions Res
3rd - 6th
Mental Math
Back to School Calcudoku Puzzles 6 Logic Puzzles for Math Activities
📚 Make back to school learning exciting with these engaging CALCUDOKU PUZZLES! This printable workbook is packed with challenging logic-based math puzzles designed to help students strengthen critical thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and number sense skills while having fun. Perfect for: Math Centers Morning Work Early Finishers Independent Practice Back to School Activities Brain Training Fast Finishers Enrichment Activities Students will build: ✔ Logic & Reasoning ✔ Critical Th
3rd - 6th
Mental Math, Numbers
Also included in: Calcudoku Puzzles Bundle Grades 3-6 Back to School Games
Academic Monitoring Tool for Kindergarten Math Eureka Math2 Module 4 Data Track
Looking for an organized, effective way to track student learning during Eureka Math² Module 4 in Kindergarten? This Academic Monitoring Tool will help you to capture real-time student behaviors, identify patterns, and make confident instructional decisions— all while teaching. This resource is fully aligned to Eureka Math² and covers the entire Module 4, broken down by topics and lessons, with pre-written, observable behaviors that remove the guesswork from note-taking. ⭐ This is not a
Kindergarten
Mental Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
WHAT IF? Multiplication Choice Board for Divergent Thinking | 3rd grade Math
Engage your 3rd graders with 10 “What If…?” Multiplication Choice Boards packed with real-world math, pattern challenges, money problems, sports stats, and creative scenarios! Perfect for enrichment, early finishers, math centers, and gifted learners, each open-ended prompt builds fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Students tackle high-interest prompts in categories like: Pattern Play – Discover, extend, and justify number patterns. Reasoning Challenge – Solve logic-based multi
3rd
Mental Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.B.5
+7
Place Value of 2-Digit Numbers Tic Tac Toe,Math Game, Base Ten Blocks Worksheets
Have fun with these tic tac toe games whilst practising place value of two-digit numbers, partitioning into tens and ones. Two types of questions, partitioning two-digit numbers into tens and ones and recognising the two-digit number from tens and ones base ten blocks. Play like normal tic tac toe, placing an X or O on your chosen square after completing the math problem. Great for math practice, homeschool, lesson starters and more! Receive both A4 and Letter size (8.5 x 11) 13 fun tic-tac-to
K - 2nd
Mental Math, Numbers, Place Value
CCSS
1.NBT.A.1
, 1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
+3
Multiply by Two-Digit Numbers
Multiply by Two-Digit Numbers – Engaging Math Practice WorksheetLooking for a quick, effective way to reinforce multi-digit multiplication with your students? This Multiply by Two-Digit Numbers worksheet is designed to help learners build confidence and fluency in multiplying by two-digit numbers using standard algorithms and reasoning skills. What’s Included: A variety of multi-digit multiplication problems using two-digit numbers. Real-world and critical thinking word problems to deepen under
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
Division Patterns with Multiples of 10 Game | Grades 4–5
⭐ ENGAGING MATH PRACTICE THROUGH GAME-BASED LEARNINGLooking for a fun, low-prep way to reinforce division patterns with multiples of 10? This Goofy Gorilla Card Game turns math practice into an engaging, partner-based activity that students will actually want to play. Modeled after the classic game of Old Maid, students practice solving division problems with multiples of 10 while playing a familiar, easy-to-learn game format. 🐵 WHAT IS THE GOOFY GORILLA GAME?Students take turns drawing cards
4th - 5th
Math, Mental Math, Place Value
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
Addition Workbook 0–20 | Missing Numbers, Word Problems, Shapes | K-1 Math
Make learning math fun and engaging with this comprehensive Addition Workbook for Kindergarten and 1st Grade! This printable resource is packed with interactive and hands-on activities designed to build foundational addition skills and number sense. Skills Covered: Missing numbers (1–10 and 11–20) Addition with numbers 0 to 8 Real-world word problems Counting practice and number lines Object-based addition & dice games Missing addends in addition facts Introduction to doubles facts Sha
PreK - 3rd
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
Picture Addition with Animals | Fun Counting Worksheets for Preschool and Kinder
Make learning addition fun and visual with this engaging set of picture-based math worksheets! This resource is perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten students, using cute animals like rabbits, ducks, and monkeys to help children practice counting and simple addition in an interactive way. What’s Included: Multiple printable worksheets with: Colorful animal groups ( ) Visual addition problems (e.g., 2 ducks + 3 ducks = ?) Simple layout for easy counting Large, clear images for young learners
PreK - 1st
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math
Fall Autumn Logic Brain Teaser Grid Puzzles Critical Thinking Morning Activity
Bring cozy learning to your classroom with these Fall Logic Puzzles! 🍁🎃 Students read short story prompts and use a 5×5 grid plus seven clear clues to match names and items. These story-based puzzles build reasoning, reading, and problem-solving skills with a seasonal twist.🍂 What’s Included:10 Logic Puzzle Worksheets (5x5 Grid)10 Answer KeysClear, student-friendly directionsFun, seasonal themes students love🧩 Puzzle Themes Included: Pumpkin Patch Helpers Apple Orchard Picks Leaf Jumpers
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Mental Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP7
Addition and Subtraction Balanced Equations | BOOM Cards
These BOOM Learning digital task cards, challenge 1st and 2nd graders to balance sum and difference equations! Problem solving is used in differentiated addition and subtraction task cards. Solve for different addend or subtrahends. Distance Learning! This download includes links to 2 LEVELED BOOM DECKS: Each deck is divided into two sections based on numeracy skills for 1st and 2nd Graders. These levels allow you to meet the needs of students as they build their understanding of building and
1st - 2nd
Mental Math
CCSS
1.NBT.C.4
, 2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.6
+3
Also included in: 1st and 2nd Grade Math Centers
Adding & Subtracting Fractions Game (Like Denominators) | Grades 4–5
⭐ ENGAGING FRACTION PRACTICE THROUGH GAME-BASED LEARNINGLooking for a fun, low-prep way to reinforce adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators? This Goofy Gorilla Card Game turns fraction practice into an engaging, partner-based activity that students will actually want to play. Modeled after the classic game of Old Maid, students practice solving fraction problems and simplifying their answers while playing a familiar, easy-to-learn game format. 🐵 WHAT IS THE GOOFY GORILLA GAME
4th - 5th
Fractions, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
4.NF.B.3
, 4.NF.B.3a
, 4.NF.B.3b
+1
Also included in: Fractions Bundle 4th–5th Grade | Task Cards, Games, Fold-Ups
4th Grade Math Parent Resource Brochure
A Family Guide to Success Help families confidently support their child’s math learning with this clear, parent-friendly 4th Grade Math Family Guide! This brochure breaks down the major 4th grade math standards in simple language and provides trusted online resources for extra practice. Perfect for: Open House Curriculum Night Parent Conferences Beginning or End-of-Year Packets GMAS Prep Support Summer Review What’s Included: ✔️ Operations & Algebraic Thinking Multi-digit multiplication
3rd - 4th
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
Division Ring Toss Game
Make division practice engaging and interactive with this hands-on game designed to reinforce key math skills in a fun, low-prep format. Students apply their understanding of division concepts while actively participating in a game-based learning experience that encourages problem-solving and mathematical discussion. This resource is versatile and can be used in a variety of settings, including small group instruction, math centers, whole-class review, or as part of a family engagement event. It
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
Ocean Addition to 10 | Picture Addition Within 10 | Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Make early math practice fun with these engaging Ocean Addition Worksheets! Students count ocean-themed pictures and solve addition problems within 10. This resource helps young learners strengthen counting skills, number sense, and addition fluency through hands-on visual learning. Perfect for math centers, independent work, morning tubs, homework, intervention groups, and summer learning activities. What's Included? ✔ 15 Ocean-Themed Addition Worksheets ✔ 15 Answer Keys ✔ Addition Within 10
K - 1st
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
Maths Fact Fluency Game | Addition, Subtraction & Multiplication Activities
Make maths facts fun and engaging with this hands-on Flip It! activity! Students flip cards or roll dice to create number sentences and solve addition, subtraction or multiplication problems while building their own ice cream tower. This low-prep game is perfect for keeping students actively involved while developing fluency and confidence with basic operations. How it works: - Students flip playing cards, UNO cards or roll dice to generate numbers. - Solve the equation (addition, subtraction o
PreK - 6th
Mental Math, Order of Operations
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
+12
Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzles for Kids: 80+ Fun Challenges and Thinking Games
Boost your students' brainpower with this fun and challenging puzzle pack! Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzles for Kids: 80+ Fun Challenges and Thinking Games is packed with engaging logic puzzles designed to sharpen critical thinking, boost focus, and make learning exciting! What’s Included: Tic-Tac-Logic Puzzles – Kids must complete the grid while following unique logic rules. Great for pattern recognition and spatial awareness. Nurikabe Puzzles – Create “islands” by building walls around clue
2nd - 6th
Classroom Community, Math, Mental Math
Community Helpers Logic Brain Teaser Grid Puzzles Critical Thinking Morning Game
Help students explore real-world careers while building critical thinking skills with these engaging Community Helpers Logic Puzzles! 👩🚒👩⚕️👨🍳 Students will use clues, reasoning, and a 5x5 grid to solve each puzzle by eliminating and connecting information.This resource includes 10 community helper-themed logic puzzles designed for Grades 2–3, combining problem-solving with meaningful learning about jobs and roles in the community.🏙️ Puzzle Themes Included:Community JobsWork ToolsWork
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Mental Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP7
Build a Bridge! STEM Engineering Challenge – Inquiry-Based Design Project
Challenge your students to think like real engineers with this engaging Build a Bridge STEM Engineering Challenge! In this hands-on, inquiry-based activity, students design, construct, and test a bridge using limited materials while following specific height and span requirements. Perfect for STEM class, science centers, early finishers, or engineering units, this resource promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application of forces and structures. 🔍 What Students Will D
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Measurement, Mental Math
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