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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

Engage young learners with a vibrant, sunflower-themed mental math game that sharpens addition and subtraction of tens and hundreds while keeping learning joyful and accessible. This differentiated math center resource is ideal for 2nd and 3rd graders and aligns seamlessly with CCSS 2.NBT.B.8: mentally adding and subtracting 10 or 100 from numbers between 100 and 900. Key FeaturesBright sunflower board game design that draws students in and enhances engagement.Differentiated card sets tailored t

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

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

Here's a fun way for your students to practice adding tens with a basketball theme!Why Use Adding Tens Mental Math Basketball-Themed BINGO Game? Games make practice fun, so they'll want to practice often! This game is a big hit with your basketball fans! How it Works: This is a BINGO-type game to practice adding tens mentally. The roll of the dice determines which spaces to cover. It has a fun basketball theme; the children love these BINGO games! Sometimes there's a decision to make, so the c

Do you have any sports fans in your classroom? This game has a golf theme and is a favorite in the classroom!Why Use Par 3 Golf Themed BINGO Sampler? Games make practice fun, so they'll want to practice often! This game is a big hit with your hockey fans! How it Works: Here's a Bingo-type game with dice to practice adding 3 addends. It has a golf theme. The roll of the dice determines which number to cover. Sometimes there's a decision to make, so the children get to use some strategic thinki

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

Bring energy and engagement to your classroom with the Football Theme Literacy & Math Centers: Games, Activities & Skill Practice Pack! Perfect for primary grades, this resource combines fun, football-inspired games and hands-on activities that reinforce critical literacy and math skills. Use in learning centers, small groups, or independent work to motivate students with thematic, standards-aligned practice. Your sports fans will love this collection of skill-building games and activities with

Do you have any golf fans in your classroom? This fun game with a golf theme gives them practice adding three addends.Why Use Par 3 Golf Themed BINGO Game? Games make practice fun, so they'll want to practice often! This game is a big hit with your hockey fans! How it Works: Here's a Bingo-type game with dice to practice adding three addends. It has a golf theme. The roll of the dice determines which number to cover. Sometimes there's a decision to make, so the children get to use some strate

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

Are you looking for a different way to practice adding and subtracting tens? Do you have any football fans in your classroom?Why use Adding and Subtracting Ten Football-Themed BINGO Game? Children are motivated by their passions. Those children who are passionate about football will be more likely to practice this game over and over, and practice this important math skill. How it works: This is a Bingo-type game with dice to practice mentally adding and subtracting ten. It has a football theme.

This is a set of 7 Bingo games to practice several math skills! Plus, they all have a sports theme!These fun games practice these math skills: adding three addends, adding tens, adding hundreds, telling time, place value, and adding two-digit numbers. Sometimes there's a decision to make, so the children get to use some strategic thinking. The sports included are: football, soccer, basketball, golf, baseball, bowling, and ice hockey. The only things needed are dice, items to cover spaces, and th

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

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

Celebrate the 100th day of school with a fully loaded, hands-on learning experience! This Day 100 Games and Hands-On Activities pack offers fun, standards-aligned math, literacy, and movement-based tasks that are perfect for every level of learner. Designed for elementary classrooms, these engaging activities help reinforce number sense, counting, collaboration, and communication - all wrapped up in a celebration of being 100 Days Smarter!What’s Included:Math games and challenges tied to the num

This is an amazing collection of Math Games, perfect for centers or math group work! It is ideal for reviewing and practicing important math skills, including two-digit addition and subtraction, counting coins, place value, and mental math. These hands-on games are engaging and fun for students and easy for teachers to prepare!Why use Math Games Bundle? Games encourage skill practice. Plus, children are drawn to games, so they are more likely to practice those skills. How it works: Each game c

Reinforce number sense with seasonal fun using the Spring-Themed Mental Math Adding & Subtracting Multiples of Ten Game for Centers! This high-interest math activity helps elementary students build fluency with adding and subtracting multiples of 10 through engaging gameplay - perfect for math centers, small groups, warm-ups, or independent practice. Align your instruction with student needs while keeping learning bright and spring-themed!What’s Included:Spring-themed mental math task cards focu

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

If the children know the +9 trick, they are well on their way to fact fluency. When adding, +9 will always be one less than +10, and +10 is easy! When subtracting, -9 will always be one more than -10, and -10 is easy! This game will help them practice that important trick! Why use Adding and Subtracting Nines with Spring Flower Theme? Research shows skills are mastered by frequent practice. Games are a great motivator for that frequent practice. Brain research tells us that adding an element of