Elementary Matters

Bring the luck of the Irish into your elementary math lessons with these St. Patrick’s Day Math 2-Digit Addition & Subtraction Story Problems! This themed packet is designed for grades 1–3 and helps students build real-world problem-solving, number sense, and computation fluency through engaging word problems tied to a festive St. Patrick’s Day theme. Perfect for math centers, partner work, homework, or warm-ups, this resource turns holiday excitement into meaningful practice.What’s Included:2-d

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

Bring seasonal excitement to math with no-stress, Halloween-themed story problems that reinforce addition and subtraction skills.Why This Resource Works:Ready-to-use convenience: With zero prep required, teachers print and go - ideal for busy schedules, substitute plans, or bell work. Engaging seasonal theme: Halloween-themed problems intrigue students and make word problem practice feel fun and festive. Research shows that interest-based topics support student engagement. Skill reinforcement: F

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

Celebrate the midpoint of your school year with the Halfway Day Activities: Fun Ways to Explore One-Half & Celebrate Midyear! This no-cost, print-and-go resource makes learning about the fraction ½ meaningful and festive as students mark the 90th (halfway) day of school - a perfect blend of math practice, celebration, and curriculum reinforcement.What’s Included:Halfway Day badges and headbands, students can decorate and wear4 fun activity pages that explore the concept of one-half in engaging w

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

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

Make math word problems fun and relevant with the Groundhog and Super Football Bowl Game Math Story Problems! This themed resource is perfect for elementary teachers (Grades 1–3) who want to build students’ critical thinking, computation, and real-world problem-solving skills. With two seasonal themes - Groundhog Day and Super Football Bowl - this pack engages learners while reinforcing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and multi-step solution strategies.What’s Included:Seasonal Story Probl

Make math practice meaningful and engaging this spring with these Mother’s Day Math Task Cards! Designed for elementary learners, this resource helps students build fluency with 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction while celebrating a special holiday in a fun and interactive way.Perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and early 4th grade, these task cards combine seasonal engagement with essential math skill practice, keeping students motivated and focused during the busy spring months.Why Tea

Children LOVE Cuisenaire Rods, and they are a fun way to build knowledge of fact families and fact fluency! Why use Fact Families with Cuisenaire Rods? Research indicates that when children learning 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 activity sheets that can be used at math centers to build basic math fact knowledge with fact families

Get your students moving and learning with Golfing for Tens: a Math Game to Practice Adding Tens for Active Students! This interactive resource makes mastering addition of tens fun and engaging, especially for kinesthetic learners. Designed for early elementary grades (1–2), this golf-themed math game turns number practice into an active classroom or outdoor activity.What’s Included:Printable student scorecards and tracking sheetsTeacher instructions with clear setup and play suggestionsWhy Teac

Children LOVE this active, fun game for practicing adding multiples of ten! Why use Three-Digit Card Draw: A Fun Way to Practice 3-Digit Addition and Subtraction? Research tells us children learn well when playing games. This game is a great way to keep them motivated to practice an important math skill! How it works: This resource contains activity sheets that can be used at math centers or anytime to practice adding and subtracting 3-digit numbers. What’s included: This resource contains