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1st Grade Daily Math Spiral Review, Addition and Subtraction, Morning Work
These 1st grade math review journals are a great first grade worksheet alternative, with all the pages included in one booklet. Spiral review includes story problems, addition and subtraction within 20, shapes, telling time, data graphs, and other 1st grade math standards. Build Mastery And Confidence:Using these 1st grade math journals every day will soon become a routine for your first grade students. By getting extra practice with concepts that have previously been taught, they will become mo
1st
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.B.3
+21
3rd Grade Real World Math Problem Solving Tasks BUNDLE - Math in Real Life
Whether you call them "open ended math challenges" or "real world problem solving tasks" or "rich math tasks", engaging math problems that apply multiple standards are not easy to find. In fact, if you are looking for challenging math problems and tasks that keep your students engaged, apply the math you have taught, and meet your math standards--I can help you out! Maybe you feel your students just don't get enough real-world problem solving experiences where they have to apply math skills rat
2nd - 4th
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.MD.C.8
, 3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.D.8
+13
Differentiated Real World Math Projects | Open-Ended Problem Solving Tasks
This bundle brings together 7 differentiated open-ended math projects for 4th grade and 5th grade students — each one a low floor high ceiling real-world problem solving task available at two levels of challenge. This isn't a worksheet collection. It's a thinking collection. Save up to 30% compared to purchasing individually.Each project puts students in a real situation — managing a budget, planning a meal, making strategic decisions — and asks them to figure out what to do, show their work, an
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
+7
Amusement Park Differentiated Math Project Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5th
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving using an amusement park theme. Students apply number sense, critical thinking, and written math reasoning through a low floor high ceiling task — available at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to plan a day at the amusement park — comparing prices, making decisions with a budget, and explaining their
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
+6
Differentiated Valentine Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5th
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a Valentine's Day classroom celebration. Students apply money skills, addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to plan an entire Valentine's Day party — choosing
3rd - 5th
Math, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 3.OA.D.8
+4
Holiday Cookie Christmas Math Project, Differentiated Open-Ended Problem Solving
This differentiated Christmas math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around holiday cookie baking. Students apply fraction and mixed number addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, table reading, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Note: Although this resource works beautifully as a Christmas math activity
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+15
Differentiated Back to School Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5t
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around a back-to-school shopping challenge. Students apply money skills, addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to shop for back-to-school clothes and supplies — comparing pri
2nd - 4th
Arithmetic, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.OA.A.3
+3
Customary Measurement Conversion Word Problems Weight and Capacity Task Cards
Put your students to work solving the Farmers' Market Capacity and Weight Word Problems! Farmer Wayne and Jane are headed to the market with their farm goods. Unfortunately, they packaged all their fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, and milk in containers of one size. Customers want to buy goods in different sizes and amounts. Farmer Wayne and Jane need your students to help to make sure customers get the amount they want to buy. Included in Customary Conversions Measurement Task Cards:✔ 8 basi
4th - 6th
Math, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
Bake Sale Differentiated Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th - 5th
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a bake sale to raise money for an animal shelter. Students apply addition and subtraction with money, basic multiplication, table reading, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to plan an entire bake sale —
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.OA.A.3
+4
Already Done! Tasks for IEP Work Bins- Sorting Colors (Autism & Special Ed.)
Already Done! Tasks for IEP Work Bins- Sorting Colors Edition from Autism Classroom. Just print, laminate, add velcro and teach. *For best results, print only the slides you want to use.* This set includes: -6 highlighted colors (red, orange, yellow, blue, green and purple) -real photographs of the colors - work mats to sort 2 colors without the options on the same sheet -work mats to sort 2 colors with the options on the same sheet - work mats to sort 4 colors without the options on the sa
PreK - 1st
Other (Math)
Also included in: Already Done! Task Boxes for IEP Work Bins- BUNDLE
Problem Solving with Monsters 2 | Critical Thinking Logic Puzzles Math Center
Problem Solving Word Problems Critical Thinking Logic Puzzles Brainteasers Enrichment Ordinal Numbers Monster Problem Solving 2***Newly updated to include US and UK/Australian/Canadian spelling and a fresh new look!*** Problem Solving with Monsters has proved so popular and many of my valued followers have asked for more problems to solve...so here it is 'Monster Problem Solving 2'! This packet includes 6 different colored monsters and 48 new problems to solve with 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 monster
K - 3rd
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.OA.A.2
, 1.OA.A.2
, 2.OA.A.1
+5
TANGRAMS DECEMBER TANGRAM PUZZLES Math Center Problem Solving Critical Thinking
TANGRAMS provide a captivating, hands-on means to develop problem solving, spatial reasoning, & critical thinking in young children. These puzzles exercise concepts about geometry ( transformation, rotation, congruence, symmetry, etc.). DECEMBER TANGRAMS are printable & include a tangram template. This differentiated activity is great for center or individual work in primary grades. [kindergarten, first, second, third, 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade] CONTENTS18 December themed puzzle mats18 mats wi
K - 3rd
Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.G.B.6
, 1.G.A.2
, 2.G.A.1
+1
Also included in: TANGRAMS BUNDLE TANGRAM PUZZLES Math Center Critical Thinking
Advanced Math : Problem Solving and Communications Bundle Gifted 5th
Are you looking for various resources and activities to challenge your gifted math students in problem solving and communication? Try Pan Balance algebraic thinking Monday, an open ended problem Tuesday and Wednesday, a multi-step word problem Thursday and Project Based Learning on Friday. Students will get variety, stay engaged at their level, and students on standard can push themselves to answer level 1 of the questions as well. This bundle works well in stations or centers, whole class, or f
5th - 6th
Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
TANGRAMS TANGRAM PUZZLES WINTER Math Center Problem Solving Critical Thinking
TANGRAMS provide a captivating, hands-on means to develop problem solving, spatial reasoning, & critical thinking in young children. These puzzles exercise concepts about geometry ( transformation, rotation, congruence, symmetry, etc.). WINTER TANGRAMS are printable & include a tangram template. This differentiated activity is great for center or individual work in primary grades. CONTENTS16 winter activity themed puzzle mats16 mats with delineated shapes for young learners16 mats with no s
K - 3rd
Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.G.B.6
, 1.G.A.2
, 2.G.A.1
+1
Also included in: TANGRAMS BUNDLE TANGRAM PUZZLES Math Center Critical Thinking
Preschool Discovery Bins Bundle | Morning Work Tubs | Pre-K Hands-On Centers
Make your mornings calmer and more purposeful with this hands-on Preschool Discovery Bins resource for Pre-K and preschool classrooms. This printable pack includes 24 low-prep discovery bins designed to build fine motor skills, early math, oral language, creativity, problem solving, and independent learning through play. These discovery bins work well for morning tubs, centers, early finishers, arrival routines, and quiet learning time. The resource is organized into 6 easy-to-use categories:
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, Other (Math), Writing
Mental Math Task Cards | Number Sense, Problem Solving & Enrichment | Grades 3–6
Engage your students with high-level mental math task cards designed to build number sense, problem solving, and flexible thinking, not just answers. These mental math task cards for grades 3 to 6 include multi-step, sequential challenges that require students to think critically, apply real-world math knowledge, and use efficient strategies. Each step builds on the last, strengthening working memory, number flexibility, and reasoning skills. This resource is ideal for advanced, gifted, and twic
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.6
+6
Enrichment Bundle : Communication, Problem Solving , and Math Puzzles Gifted 1st
Are you looking to engage your highly capable students, gifted learners, and early finishers in math discourse, problem solving, growth mindset, and number sense? This bundle includes Math Talk openers to help students collaborate, share their thinking, work with others, and think in multiple ways. It also includes 75 open problems that can be used in centers, and have many solutions. Most students will access one or two solutions but your highly capable kids can find all the solutions for a
1st
Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
Multiplication Math Journal Error Analysis and Problem Solving FREE
Go beyond computational skills and give students practice with rigorous math tasks that will help prepare them for end of year assessments. Perfect for 3rd and 4th grade, or advanced 2nd graders, this FREEBIE multiplication math journal includes a 4 sample prompts (2 error analysis and 2 solve and explain word problems). The complete Multiplication Math Journal includes 24 unique math prompts; half of the prompts are error analysis, with an incorrect solution provided, and your students’ job
2nd - 4th
Math, Other (Math)
Christmas Logic Puzzles | Winter Holiday Brain Teasers | Morning Work
Bring the magic of the holiday season into your classroom while sharpening your students' brains!This Christmas-themed Logic Path pack features 45 unique, high-quality logic puzzles designed to develop spatial reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Whether you need a festive morning work activity, a STEM challenge, or something to keep your "early finishers" engaged during the winter season, this No-Prep pack is your perfect solution! What’s Included in this Festive Pack?45 D
1st - 6th
For All Subjects, Geometry, Other (Math)
Advanced Math : Problem Solving and Communications Bundle 1 Gifted 3rd
Are you looking for various resources and activities to challenge your gifted math students in problem solving and communication? Try Pan Balance algebraic thinking Monday, an open ended problem Tuesday and Wednesday, a multi-step word problem Thursday and Project Based Learning on Friday. Students will get variety, stay engaged at their level, and students on standard can push themselves to answer level 1 of the questions as well. This bundle works well in stations or centers, whole class, o
3rd - 4th
Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.2
+2
4th Grade Math Daily Spiral Review | Morning Work | Bell Work | Intervention
This iReady-aligned 4th grade daily math spiral is designed to provide meaningful, consistent review of both 3rd and 4th grade math standards while building deeper understanding and problem-solving skills. Weeks 7–12 continue the progression with carefully structured questions that reinforce previously learned skills while gradually introducing new concepts from iReady lessons. Each day includes 6 thoughtfully designed problems that go beyond basic review. Students engage in a true spiral that
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.B.4
+15
Working Memory At Home Activities
🧠 Working Memory Activities | Build Memory Skills at Home (No Prep)Looking for simple, effective ways to strengthen your child’s working memory? This resource includes easy-to-use, no-prep activities designed to help children improve their ability to hold, process, and use information—a key skill for success in school and everyday tasks. Perfect for use at home or as part of targeted support, these activities are engaging, practical, and developmentally appropriate. 🧠 Why Working Memory M
Not Specific
Not Subject Specific, Other (Math), School Psychology
Advanced Math : Problem Solving and Communications Bundle Gifted 4th
Are you looking for various resources and activities to challenge your 4th grade gifted math students in problem solving and communication? Try pan balance algebraic thinking Monday, an open ended problem Tuesday and Wednesday, a multi-step word problem Thursday and Project Based Learning on Friday. Students will get variety, stay engaged at their level, and students on standard can push themselves to answer level 1 questions as well. This bundle works well in stations or centers, whole class,
4th - 5th
Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
Food LEGO STEM Task Cards Morning Work, Brain Breaks, Bell Ringers
Food LEGO Puzzles turn hands-on building into a playful way to strengthen early problem-solving skills.Designed to keep kids engaged as they build food-themed puzzle models, these task cards encourage focus, visual thinking, and creative confidence through simple, satisfying STEM challenges.Each card guides learners through a build the puzzle prompt using LEGO-style bricks, making it easy to combine structured learning with open-ended play.Whether used in the classroom, at home, or in a learning
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry, Other (Math)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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