Math in Action

This powerpoint presentation includes 72 slides with double ten frames. Students can use their knowledge of 5 and 10 to figure out how many reds are on the top frame and how many blues are on the bottom frame. They also figure out the difference between reds and blues and/or the combined total of the two colors. Teachers also can ask how many more reds are needed to fill the top frame? How many more blues are needed to fill the bottom frame? This is a great whole class activity, small group

Great practice with problem solving strategies using real-world colored photos to help students prepare for the rigor of 3rd grade. The powerpoint includes 9 full color slides. Look for story problems in the note section of each slide.

These 3 "I have, Who has" card games help students to become fluent with adding and subtracting 10 to two-digit numbers. It also helps them to practice representing two digit numbers in various ways. In order to play this game, you will divide students into groups of 9 or less. Each student is given a card to hold. One student starts by reading their entire card and the rest of the group looks at the top of their card to see if they are next. If they are able to answer the question given by