Make math meaningful this December with open-ended journal prompts designed to spark critical thinking and deepen number sense in first and second graders. Perfect for math journals, morning work, do-nows, and even homework!Why Open-Ended Questions?Open-ended prompts invite students to explore multiple solutions, justify their thinking, and show their work in different ways. Instead of searching for one “right” answer, they dig deeper—revealing their strategies, number sense, and creativ