Deb Maxwell

Answering "how many more?" and "how many less?" are some of the hardest math questions primary students have to answer. Before they can answer these questions in word problems, they need to understand what questions mean and how to answer. This activity gives students lots of practice answering"how many more." The activity is designed to make the skill as easy as possible to ensure student success. The stars are already lined up for them, making it easier to compare the numbers. After doing this

Kids love to play the Who Stole the Cookies Game! Once they know how the game works, you can use this product to help them develop fact fluency. Everyone gets a card with a number or an equation on it, and instead of calling out the name of the accused cookie thief, you call out a math fact or a number. Everyone really has to pay attention. Since we all love a cookie theme, this pack also has some center domino games and problem solving. Thanks for visiting my store! I would really apprecia

These Common Core aligned task cards are ideal for fast finishers, center activities, small groups, morning work, or mental math. There are 9 activities and 130 unique cards. *Counting—12 cards, EACH card has 4 counting tasks--start at any number and count on. The number range is 0-130. *Counting strategies—24 cards, EACH card has 4 counting tasks—start at any number and count on by 10s or 5s. The number range is 0-200 *Balancing equations—18 cards, students are challenged o find at least 10

This Valentine's-themed math worksheets packet for primary grades includes equation practice with basic facts, number patterns with numbers 0-120, and greater than/less than practice with numbers 0-120. It is appropriate for first or second grade. There are 2 levels of each sheet so you can differentiate. True/False equations, basic addition facts, 2 levelsTrue/False equation, basic subtraction facts, 2 levelsMissing addend practice, basic addition facts, 2 levelsMissing addend practice, basic s

Math-related clipart: clocks (hour and half hours), pattern blocks, 1-100 chart, 0-99 chart, 1-120 chart, dot arrangements, ten-frame representations of all numbers 0-20, base ten blocks in several colors (2D and 3D). Thanks for visiting my store! I would really appreciate feedback on any product you download. Be sure to follow for information on freebies, sales, and new products. I also blog at: Not very fancy I'm on Facebook, too! Not very fancy Facebook Page Deb Are you looking for more c

April Showers themed math worksheets for primary grades. These are differentiated with a basic and a challenge option for most skills. Common Core Aligned for first and second grade. Pgs. 3-6 True/False equations--addition Pgs. 7-10 True/False equations—subtraction Pgs. 11-14 Missing Addend –addition Pgs. 15-18 Missing Addend—subtraction Pgs. 19-22 Greater than/Less than/Equal to Each student page is followed by an answer key. There are two student pages with answer keys for each skill. The f

Kids need so many experiences with unknown addend problems and compare problems! This Problem Solving Pack provides 20 unique problems focusing on these two challenging problem types. (Some of these problems are related to winter.) There are three formats for each problem (large print, print-and-go, a paper-saver) Each problem is differentiated. Rather than putting numbers in the problems, I left blanks. There are several number sets for each problem. I usually tell my students to try to do all

Apple themed math worksheets for primary grades. Lots of equations! These are differentiated with a basic and a challenge option for most skills. Common Core Aligned for first grade. They would make excellent review for 2nd or even 3rd grade. True/False equations--addition--2 levels True/False equations—subtraction--2 levels Missing Addend –addition--2 levels Missing Addend—subtraction--2 levels Continue the number pattern--2 levels Greater than/Less than/Equal to ***BONUS easy page for beginn

Build students’ mental flexibility with numbers with these 4 sets of mental math task cards. Each set of cards has a student recording sheet and an answer key. There are 96 cards in total. The problems in this file focus heavily on adding and subtracting by 10s. The first set of cards is entirely one step problems. The remaining three sets are multiple step problems. This file is very versatile. It could be used as a center, a small group lesson, or a whole group lesson. If using these probl

This St. Patrick's Day-themed math worksheets packet for primary grades includes equation practice with basic facts, number patterns with numbers 0-120, and greater than/less than practice with numbers 0-120. It is appropriate for first or second grade. There are 2 levels of each sheet so you can differentiate. True/False equations, basic addition facts, 2 levelsTrue/False equation, basic subtraction facts, 2 levelsMissing addend practice, basic addition facts, 2 levelsMissing addend practice, b

Number line cards with 10-frames for numbers 0-20. These can be displayed to help students understand the relationship between the numeral and the quantity. The 10 frames helps them to begin to see the connection between groups of 10 and place value. These cards are only half a page, so they don't take up much space. Thanks for visiting my store! I would really appreciate feedback on any product you download. Be sure to follow for information on freebies, sales, and new products. I also blo

Give your students a real challenge with these Valentine's Day themed math problems! There are 60 task cards with Valentine's themed problems written at 3 different levels. All different problem types are included. The three sets are identical except for the numbers and the frame. Each set has a corresponding recording sheet and answer key. For a bit of teacher humor, the subjects of all the problems are presidents and first ladies. Don't miss out on this fabulous DOLLAR DEAL: Valentine's Pri

Illustrated Focus Statements for Key Math Concepts supports the CCSS Number and Operations in Base 10 Standards for first grade. Each slide has a simple picture to illustrate the learning target. The wording is chosen to expose students to challenging content vocabulary. Thanks for visiting my store! I would really appreciate feedback on any product you download. Be sure to follow for information on freebies, sales, and new products. I also blog at: Not very fancy I'm on Facebook, too! Not

Students practice counting by 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, and 10s with this apple themed primary math center. There are 4 choices for recording sheets to encourage differentiation. Once students have mastered putting the cards in order, the recording sheets prompt them to discover patterns. This product is primarily suited to 1st or 2nd grade, but it would also be useful as an introduction to multiplication for 3rd graders, and parts of it would be very useful for kindergarten. This would work well to exte

Matching games using basic facts 0-10 with fall themed illustrations. There are two 48 card sets--one with sums and one without. Each set can easily be broken down into three unique concentration games for centers. There are many ways to use this product for independent, small group, or whole group learning. Thanks for visiting my store! I would really appreciate feedback on any product you download. Be sure to follow for information on freebies, sales, and new products. I also blog at: Not v

St. Patrick's Day themed centers and activities. Common Core Aligned. Letter cards (in two sizes)--letters are created using base 10 block graphics. Number cards to match each letter card. Letter cards can be printed with or without matching number cards. Students will practice base ten counting and comparing numbers using greater than and less than symbols. Directions for playing several versions of 'war," using the cards make differentiation easy. Letters could be placed around the room and

This is a set of red, green, blue, yellow, orange, and black/white domino borders and banners to give your documents an impact. Thanks for visiting my store! I would really appreciate feedback on any product you download. Be sure to follow for information on freebies, sales, and new products. I also blog at: Not very fancy I'm on Facebook, too! Not very fancy Facebook Page Deb Are you looking for more centers, visuals, lessons, and activities? Math Challenge Task Cards Who Stole the Cookies

Base 10 blocks are used to form all the letters of the alphabet on flashcards. A recording sheet and answer key is provided to make it easy to use this as a SCOOT game for whole group practice. Students can also match numeral cards to each letter. The cards can be used to play several versions of war depending on student ability. A recording sheet is included for war games. Directions for WORD WAR are also included: students spell words, determine the total of their word, and spin a more less

This autumn-themed math worksheets packet for primary grades includes equation practice with basic facts, number patterns with numbers 0-120, and greater than/less than practice with numbers 0-120. It is appropriate for first or second grade. There are 2 levels of each sheet so you can differentiate. True/False equations, basic addition facts, 2 levelsTrue/False equation, basic subtraction facts, 2 levelsMissing addend practice, basic addition facts, 2 levelsMissing addend practice, basic subtra

This is a 0-20 number line for display in a primary classroom. Each number is represented in a ten frame with adorable monsters. Thanks for visiting my store! I would really appreciate feedback on any product you download. Be sure to follow for information on freebies, sales, and new products. I also blog at: Not very fancy I'm on Facebook, too! Not very fancy Facebook Page Deb Are you looking for more centers, visuals, lessons, and activities? Math Challenge Task Cards Who Stole the Cookie