High Five Learning

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

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.