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This number line is an effective way to present numbers and operations in base ten. It is a tool that helps to show modeling and can be kept up all year. The number is written as a word, shown as a number and modeled using base ten blocks.

This number line is in line with common core's emphasis on numbers and operations in base ten for first grade. The number line has the number in both numerical and word form, the twist is that below there is a visual representation of each number using tens and ones blocks. By having this on display through the year visual learners will absorb and solidify the concept of number sequence and place value. This version of this product has a safari (leaf) background.

This PDF should be printed on card stock, or laminated. Estimate printing about 1 to 2 pages per student. In my class we call this game 'War', but call it it whatever you want! Basically it is played in pairs, where each kid has about 10 cards that are face down. On the count of three both players flip over a card, the first one to add both cards' numbers gets to keep both cards, the player with all the cards at the end wins. As they become more advanced I change the rules and they they have to

In presenting addition using common core, children are expected to visualize number patterns, without necessarily having to count them. The patterns up to the number six should follow those of a die, however past 6, a ten frame is necessary. This PDF document contains the visual patterns from 1 to 6 on a safari themed background.

This activity can be given to the above level kids that finish early. After teaching that addends produce a sum, you can have kids use the sum to find addends. The workmat is included for those tactile learners.

This PDF can be used on the smartboard (or any projector) as tool to reinforce common core's emphasis on familiarity with spatial patterns. I set a goal, depending on your children's ability. Last year my goal was 60 in a minute, if the kids could reach that goal I gave them a pizza party. Once that goal was reached we decided on another goal (240 in 2 mins. ) Have fun with it, initially make sure that they point to the larger number and count on OUT LOUD for the smaller number. This is importan