High Five Learning

I created this product as a fun way to review “trick words” (also called word wall words, high frequency words, etc.) from the Wilson Fundatons 1st Grade Kit (total of 92 words). Note: this product is not affiliated with the Wilson program in any way. Editable Product: -This product is completely editable! You are able to edit the flies to include any words you’d like. -This product also includes blank flies Swat that Fly! Materials: -1 (or more) fly swatters -Print flies on card stock, cu

Create a "Parking Lot" for your students on large paper / poster board. Each child will need a small square (about the size of a post-it) with their name at the top of the square. Print, cut out the squares, and give each student a problem to complete (you can write the problems out ahead of time or have students copy a problem from the board). The students must add or subtract two digit numbers. This can be used with or without regrouping. The parking lot is wonderful because students must do t

This template will save you a lot of time trying to figure out how to teach chapter 13 (1st grade) in Math In Focus. This worked great for my students who have special needs. Print out and laminate for easy use over and over again.

I created these anchor charts to use with my 1st graders for our Math In Focus curriculum.

Create a "Parking Lot" for your students on large paper / poster board. Each child will need a small square (about the size of a post-it) with their name at the top of the square. Print, cut out the squares, and give each student a number they must build using base ten place value pieces. The students must draw the 10s and 1s for the number you give them. The parking lot is wonderful because students must do their own work, then tape it to the board. Once they are up, a student may sit back

Fun Fact Family Houses for students to practice with. Print, laminate, and use as a center or to assess student learning.

Last year was my first year teaching 1st grade. I created this strategy of putting the larger number in your mind and either counting on or backwards to solve an addition or subtraction problem. This strategy works great with all levels of students (I teach students with special needs). It gives them a way to use what they already have (their fingers). This allows them to be more independent and not have to rely on manipulatives.

1st Grade Math In Focus Chapter 2 - Number-bond Trees