Creative Core Integrations

Student Created Word Problems (CGI Addition and Subtraction) Sets 1, 2, 3 Formerly called Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Sets 1, 2, 3: Mini Bundle 1 Addition and Subtraction Joining These mad-lib type word problems allow students to create their own word problems within given structure. Differentiation is easy when each group has their own directions (example – single digit numbers; decimals; up to 120 etc.). Please see the Preview! This 100+ page mi

Race to Zero Game Please See the Preview This is a set of differentiated recording sheets for the popular subtraction dice game, with place value reminders on the page. The three versions include 1 digit subtraction, 2 digit subtraction and 3 digit subtraction. To use these pages - 1. Copy all the levels front to back and cut them down the middle (4 ¼ x 11 size) 2. Use normal dice, or the optional provided dice to print. I recommend the ten sided dice available from Kim Sutton’s Creative

Tape Diagram Addition and Subtraction Task Cards- BUNDLEPlease see the preview. These addition and subtraction task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort on modeling instead of drawing illustrations. Odd numbered cards contain no composing/decomposing of tens; while al

Student Created Word Problems (CGI Addition and Subtraction) Sets 4, 5, 6Formerly called: Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Sets 4, 5, 6: Mini Bundle 2 Subtraction Separating. These mad-lib type word problems allow students to create their own word problems within given structure. Differentiation is easy when each group has their own directions (example – single digit numbers; decimals; up to 120 etc.). Please see the Preview! This 100 page mini-bundle

Tape Diagram Addition AND Subtraction within 1000 Task Cards (Set 7)Please see the preview. This set can be combined with set 6 to make a complete set of addition or subtraction using BOTH 2 digit and 3 digit. These addition and subtraction task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling, similar to Singapore Math and Engage New York. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many differen

Student Created Word Problems (CGI Addition and Subtraction) - formerly called: Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI comparing) Sets 7, 8, 9 These mad-lib type word problems allow students to create their own word problems within given structure. Differentiation is easy when each group has their own directions (example – single digit numbers; decimals; up to 120 etc.). Please see the Preview! This 100 page set includes three CGI (Cognitively Guided Instr

Roll Multiply and Graph This game is different each time it’s played. Students roll a die, answer the indicated question and complete a graph. When the front is completed they work on the graph questions based on the graph they just created themselves! Please see the preview for more details. Included - Teaching tips - 15 game boards - 15 answer keys - Graph questions for the back of the games - Table of contents for game levels - Completed samples Games included Game 1 – multiples of 1-6 s

Tape Diagram Addition AND Subtraction within 120 Task Cards (Set 6)Please see the preview. This set may be combined with Set 7 to make addition or subtraction ranging from 2 digit to 3 digit. These addition and subtraction task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort

Tape Diagram 3-digit Subtraction within 1000 (Set 5) with grammar trick: Doubling the consonant with short vowel verbs. (sip-sip ping) Please see the preview. These subtraction task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort on modeling instead of drawing illustrations. Od

Math Tile Multiplication Game BUNDLEPlease see the preview for this, and all the elements found in the Bundle. What student doesn’t benefit from extra multiplication practice? These games are fun and deceptively challenging at the same time. One student said, “This doesn’t feel like school, it’s like we just had fun ll day.” When my students play these tile games, I see them excitedly digging in to challenges. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. Thi

Tape Diagram 2-Digit Addition within 100 Task Cards (Set 1)Please see the preview. These addition task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling similar to Singapore Math and Engage New York. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort on modeling instead of drawing illustrations. Odd numbered cards contain no compos

Set 8 Tape Diagram 2-digit AdditionTape diagrams are a beautifully simple way to show part/part/whole relationships in addition and subtraction. They lay a foundation for quick models to be used in upper-level math too. If you google Tape Diagram images, you’ll find my first Tape Diagram Bundle which focused on word problems. This is Set 8 from the Tape Diagram Bundle 2 which focuses on 2-digit and 3-digit addition without words. Please see the preview Each Task Card Set in Bundle 2 includ

Tape Diagram 3-Digit Addition within 1000 Task Cards (Set 3)Please see the preview. These addition task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort on modeling instead of drawing illustrations. Odd numbered cards contain no composing of tens; while all even numbered cards co

Mystery Word Subtraction 1-20 (Math Tiles)Please see the Preview. Also see each problem type from the bundle in the Mystery Word Addition & Subtraction Sampler. When my students play these tile games, I see them excitedly digging into challenges. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. This makes the game self-correcting and spurs great math discussions about why a tile can only work in one place. After all 10 digits are placed, the numbers tell the

Math Tile Function Machine Multiplication Game Please see the preview. What student doesn’t benefit from extra multiplication practice? These games are fun and deceptively challenging at the same time. One student said, “This doesn’t feel like school, it’s like we just had fun all day.” When my students play these tile games, I see them excitedly digging in to challenges. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. This makes the game self-correcting and s

Mystery Word Addition & Subtraction SAMPLER Each of the games featured in this bundle has 4 types of problems, making 16 problem types in all. This sampler has one board of each type. When my students play these tile games, I see them excitedly digging into challenges. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. This makes the game self-correcting and spurs great math discussions about why a tile can only work in one place. After all 10 digits are placed,

Mystery Word Addition 1-20 (Math Tiles)Please see the Preview. Also see each problem type from the bundle in the Mystery Word Addition & Subtraction Sampler. When my students play these tile games, I see them excitedly digging into challenges. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. This makes the game self-correcting and spurs great math discussions about why a tile can only work in one place. After all 10 digits are placed, the numbers tell the let

Tape Diagram 2-Digit Addition with 4 Addends Task Cards (Set 2)Please see the preview. These addition task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort on modeling instead of drawing illustrations. Odd numbered cards contain no composing of tens; while all even numbered cards

Set 11 Tape Diagram 2-digit Subtraction from 100 (using any 2-digit number)Tape diagrams are a beautifully simple way to show part/part/whole relationships in addition and subtraction. They lay a foundation for quick models to be used in upper-level math too. If you google Tape Diagram images, you’ll find my first Tape Diagram Bundle which focused on word problems. This is Set 11 from the Tape Diagram Bundle 2, which focuses on 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction without words. Ple

This set includes Towers of Power x3; x7; x8 and x9 all in one download! Power Tower Cup Stacking This fun-packed game has gained an international following. Now kids can practice facts too! In this kit 1. Easy assembly instructions 2. Stickers for both ways to play – on the bottom of cups, or on the side 3. Full page label for can/box 4. Common Core Mathematical Reasoning questions 5. Directions for the original game 6. Five game variations, including one with physical education integratio