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A ten frame is provided to help students solve addition number sentences. It is suggested, students use one color to represent one addend, and a different color to represent the other addend. You may choose to have students color the boxes, or to change it up, have students paint counters inside the boxes using a Q-tip and tempera paint. The equations on Side B have the same sum. This is intended to show students you can have different addends for the same sum. It is intended you copy side

Microsoft Word worksheet that allows you to type in your own story problem using your students' names. Worksheet helps students solve a number problem using different methods - draw a picture, ten frame, number line. I also have a simpler version in my store with sums to 10. This document is a Microsoft Word Mac 2008 file created on a Mac OS X. The document may not be compatible with Windows.

This printable small book will help students represent numbers 11 to 20 using a ten-frame. You will have to make 9 copies of the inside page for numbers 11 to 19. The end page is number 20. Students will represent each number by stamping dots inside the ten frame. For example, for the number 11, the student will stamp ten dots inside the ten frame, then one more dot outside the ten frame. Next, they record what they see. It is suggested you model this whole class a few times before having stu

Place Concentration and practice identifying numbers using a 10 frame. Preparation: Cut apart cards. Copy, and laminate. [Variation: Copy another set on different color cardstock] Instructions: Place cards face down on the table. Player 1 turns over two cards and reads the number or representation on the card. If a student doesn’t know the number, you may tell the student and have him/her repeat it. If cards match, the student keeps the cards and has another turn. If not, player 2 has the next

A collection of addition story problems (sums to 10). Students use different strategies to solve the word problems - drawing, ten frame, and number line. Each worksheet also includes a few addition equations.

Microsoft Word worksheet that allows you to type in your own story problem using your students' names. Worksheet can be used in class, collaborative group work, or homework. This document is a Microsoft Word Mac 2008 file created on a Mac OS X. The document may not be compatible with Windows.

Small book. Students practice writing the numbers 11-20 and represent each number inside a ten frame. Designed to increase the child awareness of the relationship of numbers.

Small booklet / reader. Students compose numbers to 10 and complete the addition equation. Booklet is designed so all you have to do is copy and make one cut in the middle. No need to collate pages!

Students (or adult helper) record how long it takes them to read the sight words. The goal is for them to improve their time, and to build automatic recall. I have included some CVC words with each list. I have separated the 50 most frequently used sight words into ten lists of five words. I send these worksheets home for extra reading practice. Also, students are invited to use some of the words in sentences. Word List: I, see, a, my, like, an, to, is, it, in, go, at, and, for, we, play,

This is a set of 11 cards to help students represent numbers in terms of base 10. The cards begin with counting objects and increase in level of difficulty. By the end, students should understand that 18 is 10 + 8. You may wish to copy pages on card stock and place inside a plastic sheet protector. Students can use a dry erase marker and work at their own pace to complete the series. Students having difficulty could easily repeat the same card. If you like my work, please rate it. Thank you.

A set of 5 units to reinforce the reading of CVC words for beginning readers. A total of 16 pages. The most common CVC rimes have been used. –at, -an, it, ip, in, ig, ot, op, ox, et, en, eg, ug, ut, un. Created by a reader specialist teacher. Pages can be photocopied and sent home for extra practice, or used as supplementary material in small groups in the classroom. Activity: Students cut out the letter cards. Choose one card and say the letter sound. Put it in the blank box. Student puts his/

This is a Microsoft Word 2008 file created on a Mac OSX. This worksheet can be used many times. It allows you to change the text to include names of your students, and relate to current classroom theme. My students LOVE it when I use their name in a word problem! May not be compatible with a PC Windows.