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Do you have a tub of Cuisenaire Rods in your classroom and don't know what to do with them? This is the perfect bundle for your beginning mathematicians!Why use Cuisenaire Rods Making Mathematicians with Manipulatives Bundle? Cuisenaire Rods are loved by children, and are great tools for math! Research shows that using tools such as these manipulatives internalizes learning. How it works: Each block has a value between 1 and 10, and is distinguished by color and size. These activities and tas

Many children come to school without basic Number Sense. Here are some activities to do with Cuisenaire Rods that help develop their sense of number, in a fun way!Why use Building Number Sense Hands-On with Cuisenaire Rods? Children LOVE Cuisenaire Rods, and they are great tools for math manipulatives. Here are some practice activities that can be used at math centers or small group instruction to help children develop stronger number sense in a fun way. How it works: For each activity, the c

Build strong number sense and place value understanding with the Number Grid to 1000 - a classroom-ready visual tool that helps students count, identify patterns, and explore number relationships up to 1000. This versatile number chart is perfect for grades 2–4, small groups, math centers, interactive notebooks, and interventions. Whether you’re teaching counting sequences, skip counting, or place value fluency, this number grid is an essential resource that supports multiple math standards and

Learn Number Sense and Place Value with base ten blocks, and have some fun, too!Why use Base Ten Block Place Value Trading Game? Here's a fun way to help those little ones "get" the number concepts involved in 3- or 4-digit numbers by using base ten blocks and drilling number sense. My students absolutely LOVE this game and go back to play it over and over again. (Which is exactly what we want! Repetition drills in those important concepts of place value!) How it works: With the roll of the dic

Cuisenaire Rods are great tools for math manipulatives. Do you have a tub of Cuisenaire Rods that aren't being used?Why use Building Fact Families Hands-On with Cuisenaire Rods? Research indicates that when children learn facts by fact families, they are more likely to remember the facts. The Cuisenaire Rods are loved by students and internalize the concepts of fact families. How it works: This resource contains several activity sheets that can be used at math centers to build basic math fac

Children LOVE Cuisenaire Rods, and they are a fun way to build knowledge of fact families and fact fluency! These flashcards are perfect for students who need "hands-on" learning!Why use Fact Families with Cuisenaire Rods? Research indicates that when children learn facts by fact families, they are more likely to remember the facts. The Cuisenaire Rods are loved by students and internalize the concepts of fact families. How it works: Each color of the Cuisenaire Rods represents a number from

Make math meaningful, engaging, and seasonal with this set of winter-themed two-part story problems designed specifically for elementary learners! This resource brings the fun of winter into your math block while sharpening critical thinking and problem-solving skills through multi-step tasks that students actually want to solve.What’s Included:A collection of two-step winter word problems tied to relatable seasonal contexts (snowflakes, sledding, hot cocoa, snowy days, winter animals, and more)

Build strong number sense and 3-digit fluency with this Count to 1000 Booklet! This student-friendly printable booklet is perfect for grades 1–3, offering engaging practice with place value, counting, and number sense for 3-digit numbers as learners grow their confidence with numbers up to 1000. Whether used in math centers, small groups, or independent work, this resource makes abstract concepts concrete and accessible.What’s Included:A complete student booklet designed to help learners count a

Boost math fluency and critical thinking with Olympic Games Math Task Cards- a flexible, classroom-ready resource perfect for elementary grades K–3! These task cards give students spiral review practice in essential math skills through engaging, game-style formats that are ideal for math centers, small groups, morning work, intervention, or homework practice. Teachers love how easy they are to use and how well they reinforce standards while keeping students active and motivated.What’s Included:A

Whether used at home or in the classroom, these math reference tools serve as valuable resources for teachers and parents alike. Perfect for small group activities or individual practice, they empower young learners to explore, understand, and master math at their own pace. With these tools, your students will gain the confidence and skills they need to succeed in math and beyond.Why use Math Tools for Learning: Math concepts can be challenging for little ones. Having these tools at their finge

Bring energy to your math block with Football Theme 2- & 3-Digit Story Problem Task Cards – Addition & Subtraction! This engaging resource features 20 real-world story problems wrapped in a football motif to motivate students. Use them as task cards, worksheets, or a booklet to reinforce 2- and 3-digit addition and subtraction skills.What’s Included:20 story problems with a football twist, designed for 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction Color task card versions for use in centers and a

Many children come to school without basic Number Sense. Here is a fun activity to do with Cuisenaire Rods that help develop their sense of the number 5.Why use Number Sense Hands-On with Cuisenaire Rods? Children LOVE Cuisenaire Rods, and they are great tools for math manipulatives. Here are some practice activities that can be used at math centers or small group instruction to help children develop stronger number sense in a fun way. How it works: For this activity, the children are asked t

Celebrate the 100th day of school with this meaningful math game! Day 100 Math Activity – Practice Adding and Subtracting 100 with 4-Digit Numbers gives students focused, standards-aligned practice with place value and multi-digit computation as they add and subtract 100 within 4-digit numbers. Perfect for grades 3–5, this no-prep printable reinforces number sense and helps build fluency while tying learning to a fun classroom milestone.What’s Included:18 cards for adding 100 to 4-digit numbers2

Get your students excited about numbers with Counting to 1000 Football Sampler: 3-Digit Number Game Board & Cards for Primary! This free, football-themed math activity is i deal for young learners practicing counting within 1,000. Whether used in centers, small groups, or whole-class instruction, it turns essential place value/number sequence work into an engaging game.What’s Inside & How It Works:A colorful, football-themed game board that makes counting practice fun and engaging visually.Twent

Make your 100th Day of School celebration meaningful and math-rich with the 100th Day I Have Who Has Math Game: Combinations to 100 Challenge for 1-3! This fun, interactive card game helps young learners practice addition combinations to 100while building number sense, turn-taking, listening skills, and classroom engagement. Perfect for Kindergarten–2nd grade classrooms, math centers, small groups, and Day 100 festivities!What’s Included:Interactive “I Have, Who Has” cards featuring addition com

Build number sense with ease using the Color-Coded Number Grid to 120 - a visually engaging, teacher-approved math tool that makes counting, skip-counting, place value, and number patterns accessible for elementary learners. This vibrant number chart is perfect for classrooms (Grades 1–2), math centers, intervention groups, and interactive notebooks. Whether you’re introducing numbers to 120 for the first time or reinforcing fluency, this resource supports students with clear visuals and multise

Make fact fluency fun this February with the Valentine Addition & Subtraction Fact Fluency Board Game for Centers! This seasonal, print-and-play math game helps students in grades 1–3 strengthen their addition and subtraction fact fluency while enjoying a festive Valentine’s theme. It’s perfect for math centers, small groups, partner work, or early finishers, and motivates learners through friendly play and repetition.What’s Included:Valentine-themed game board with heart graphics and easy-to-fo

Kick off learning with this engaging Football Theme Board Games: Short & Long Vowels & Counting to 1000 Practice! Designed for 1st- and 2nd-grade classrooms, this resource bundles four skills, building games in one fun, sports-inspired set. Students love the football design, and teachers appreciate the cross-curricular alignment: reading (phonics, vowels) & number sense (counting).What’s IncludedA colorful football-themed game board, used for all four games to maintain consistency and engage stu

Use these research-based methods to help your students learn! Why use Facts to be Mastered: Color Coded for Addition and Multiplication Fact Families? Research tells us children learn well when using some specific strategies. These color-coded fact lists come with several suggestions to help the children learn basic facts. How it works: Children can use these 4 color-coded lists of math facts to help them keep track of the facts they are learning. What’s included: This resource contains 4 pra

Celebrate Day 100 of school with this fun, active learning resource! The Engaging Day 100 Game: Beanie Toss to 100 for Movement and Math combines kinesthetic movement with number sense practice as students toss and count to 100. Perfect for Kindergarten–2nd grade classrooms, this indoor or outdoor game keeps kids motivated, engaged, and mastering early numeracy while marking a major school milestone.What’s Included:Printable number chart mats to guide student movesInstruction page with setup, ga