Mara

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 12 page PDF is a poster showing simple steps to adding two digit numbers using manipulatives or student drawings. The steps leave room for teaching about regrouping without explicitly mentioning regrouping as a step. I find this is an essential poster in my classroom and you can reprint it as many times as you want if you don't want to get it laminated.

In this PDF document you have two different visuals. One poster shows the steps to adding two digit numbers, the other poster shows the way to use a hundred chart to add or subtract multiples of ten from a two digit number. There are plenty of review sheet from basic drills to problem solving applications. If you would like contact me and I can provide you with a much larger poster if you want it on display at no extra cost.

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

This 9 page PDF contains 2 pictures of common math manipulatives including: ones, tens, hundreds, tape measures, square counters, cuisenaire rods, pattern blocks and cubes. There are two pictures of each. One picture can be placed on the actual container and the other picture goes on the shelf or wherever the permanent place is in the room. By using both visuals along with words all children can assist in the cleanup process!

Each day I have my first graders do a math choice board. Each child will get to pick 2 of 4 possible math problems. I indicate harder problems using a star, easier ones with a happy face. In order to help make sense of what each child gives me I have developed this generic handout. On it there is space for in depth thinking to be displayed, a math sentence and the answer. Below I have included a scoring section to make life easier.

This poster is in two formats, both as PDF's. There is a single page and there is a poster size (six pages) that can easily be taped together to become a fixture in your room. The rhymes next to each coin is associated with a song on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2I9AlYp2zk&feature=share&list=LLff7oZpMIqDPUGY553v8uIw) . I encourage you to play the song and the video that goes with it as a way to introduce money to your class. Good luck!

Each day I have my students do a math choice board. Each child will get to pick 2 of 4 possible math problems. I indicate harder problems using a star, easier ones with a happy face. In order to help make sense of what each child gives me I have developed this generic handout. On it there is space for in depth thinking to be displayed, a math sentence and the answer.

This PDF includes a poster showing simple steps to adding two digit numbers using manipulatives or student drawings. There are six different sequential pages that guide children through the four basic steps to adding two digit numbers. None of these require regrouping. This product should be used at the very beginning when introducing two digit addition.

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

Each day I give a version of something similar to this. These are basic math word problems for addition. I use my Problem Solving Template for Math (Common Core) to record student answers.

I do daily problem solving with my first graders. It is all common core based. There are many children who can do basic computation but who struggle with word problems. I suggest having children read the problems aloud and allow time for discussion.

Use these problems along with the problem solving template that I have created. It makes for easy and accurate assessments. Be sure to review/ reteach/ teach the importance of identifying the whole or the part based on information. This will help them with algebraic thinking crucial to common core.

There are four problems to pick from each day. I suggest using my problem solving template. Problems marked with a star are more challenging ones. Encourage your above level kids to go for the stars.