Accelerate Minds

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that incorporates nature/science, mathematics, and technology concepts. Full lesson planAssessment: Anecdotal NotesAssessment: RubricAssessment: ChecklistArizona Early Learning Standards:Science: S.S1.C1.b- Identifies attributes of objects, living things, and natural events in the environment.Mathematics: M.S3.C1.a- Sorts and classifies objects by one or more attributes.Technology: ET.S6.C2.PO1. Uses the mouse/track

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the mathematics concept of comparing objects using related terms. Full lesson planAssessment: Anecdotal NotesArizona Early Learning Standard:  M. S3.C3.a- Compares objects and uses terms. Common Core State Standard: K.MD.A.2- Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/“less of” the attribute, and describe the difference.

Use this detailed lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of sorting shapes. Full lesson planShape CardsShape ImagesShape Sorting Worksheet (Extension Activity)Assessment: Anecdotal NotesArizona Kindergarten Learning Standard: K.G.A.2- Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientation or overall size.

Use this detailed lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of identifying coins by the name and value. Full lesson planPaper CoinsCoin Reference PosterSorting Coins Worksheets (2)Assessment: Anecdotal NotesArizona First Grade Learning Standard: 1.MD.B.3b- Identify coins by name and value (pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters).

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of counting to identify “How many?”. Full lesson planCount Around the Class WorksheetAssessment: Anecdotal NotesLearning Standard: Counts a collection of up to ten items using the last counting word to tell “How many?”

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson to introduce or review the concept of writing numerals using a variety of materials. Materials Included: Full lesson planAssessment: Anecdotal NotesSmall Number Card Set (1-9)Large Number Mats (1-9)Arizona Early Learning Standard: M.S1.C2.c- Uses a variety of materials (i.e. clay, sand, shaving cream) to write and form numerals and numeral-like symbols.

Use this detailed lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of comparing quantities using the symbols greater than ( > ), less than ( < ), or equal to (=). Full lesson planQuantity FlashcardsGreater Than, Less Than, Equal To WorksheetAssessment: Anecdotal NotesArizona Kindergarten Learning Standard: K.CC.C.6- Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of object

Arizona Early Learning Standard:M.S1.C4.a- Identifies quantities of three to five objects without counting using visual approximation (Subitize). This game is designed to promote children’s ability to subitize quantities of objects in a hands-on, fun activity. The teacher can act as the children’s partner, or two children can play the game together. Included: Directions for preparing, setting up, and playing the memory gameVisual representation of how to set up the gameGame cardsEnjoy!

Use these color puzzles to enhance a fine motor or manipulatives center. Each puzzle can be cut out and laminated for long-term use. Colors included: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink, Gray, Black, and White. Enjoy!

As the children review the picture cards in this activity, they will identify the shape of each item and determine which category the item should be placed in. In order to complete this activity, the children will use scissors to cut out the picture cards, then they will place them under the appropriate category on the sorting paper. Early Learning Standard: Compares, describes, analyzes, and sorts two-dimensional objects using formal and informal mathematical language with prompting and support

Use this cut and paste worksheet to assess knowledge of different shapes. Students will develop their fine motor skills when cutting out the names of the shapes. Students will identify each shape and place the corresponding shape name under each shape. Great tool for shape identification reinforcement.

Rainbow themed Calendar Number Set This set includes: Numbers: 1 - 3139 Holiday Cards4 Birthday CardsYear Cards: 2021 - 2030Day Cards: Sunday - SaturdayNot Included: ** Month Cards **

These Number cards can be used in your circle time area, or you can use them at learning centers to review each number with your students!  Enjoy!

These shape cards can be used as flashcards, or they can be used as wall postings! Full Color, 10 different shapes.

Use this worksheet to help students identify and create patterns!