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I create math and literacy resources for 1st and 2nd grade that save teachers time and keep students engaged. From worksheets and task cards to hands-on activities, my resources are designed to be easy to use, versatile, and standards-aligned - perfect for centers, homeschooling, or small groups.
I also have a selection of phonics, SEL, and drama activities for kindergarten and early elementary classrooms. At Purplelog, my goal is simple: help teachers save time and help students love learning!
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Grade 1 Addition Bingo Games with Number Grids | Addition to 20 Practice
Develop confident, flexible addition skills with this 3‑level Bingo game set. Each game introduces a new layer of understanding, from small‑number addition on a 5×5 grid to larger sums on a 10×10 grid, and finally to mental strategies with teen numbers. Students stay engaged while you get meaningful practice that supports your instruction. Aligned to CCSS 1.OA.C5 and 1.OA.C6. What’s IncludedGame 1: Add Within 10 (5×5 Grid) Students use a small number grid to combine addends 1–5 and mark sums
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS
K.OA.A.3
, 1.OA.C.5
, 1.OA.C.6
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Number Line Starter Pack Freebie | Counting On & Counting Back | Grade 1 Math
Build confidence with number lines using this free Number Line Starter Pack designed for First Grade. This resource introduces counting on and counting back through simple, accessible practice pages that help students visualize numbers, develop fluency, and strengthen early addition and subtraction strategies. This freebie is part of my 1.OA.C5-6 Series: a set of strategy‑based units that support flexible, conceptual understanding of addition and subtraction within 20. Use this starter pack to i
1st
Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS
1.OA.C.5
, 1.OA.C.6
Addition Strategies Bundle First Grade Math 1.OA.C.6
Build strong addition fluency with this focused First Grade Addition Strategies Bundle. These three strategy units give students clear visual models, guided practice, and predictable structures that help them understand how numbers work instead of just memorizing facts. This bundle includes: Make 10 Strategy: Students learn to compose and decompose numbers to make a ten using ten frames and number bonds Addition to 20 Using Ten Frames & Decomposition: Students use ten frames and number decomp
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS
1.OA.C.6
Doubles and Near Doubles Strategy | First Grade Math Addition 1.OA.C.6
Help your First Grade students build fluency and confidence with this focused strategy unit on Doubles and Near Doubles. This resource introduces the strategy with clear visual models. Then it guides students through structured practice, and offers optional challenge pages for learners ready to think flexibly about number relationships. Students learn to: recognize and use doubles as anchor factsapply the near‑doubles strategy by doubling the smaller addend and adding 1connect visual models to
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS
1.OA.C.6
Also included in: Addition Strategies Bundle First Grade Math 1.OA.C.6
Adding Within 20 Using Ten Frames and Decomposition Grade 1 Math Strategies
Support your First Grade students as they learn to add within 20 using two developmentally appropriate strategies: Ten‑Frames and Decomposition. Each strategy is taught in two parts; first with problems where both addends are less than 10, and then with problems where one addend is greater than 10. This structure helps students see how the thinking changes depending on the numbers, and it builds a strong foundation for mental math. Strategy 1: Adding with Ten‑FramesStudents begin with a vi
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS
1.OA.C.6
Also included in: Addition Strategies Bundle First Grade Math 1.OA.C.6
Counting On & Back Within 20 Grade 1 Math | 1.OA.C.6
Extend counting on and counting back in 1st grade to numbers within 20. This resource uses clear, visual number line practice. It builds on the earlier strategy work in Counting On & Back Within 10 Grade 1 Math and supports confident addition and subtraction. Both are available as a bundle. Students use number lines to hop forward or backward, make sense of equations, and build fluency with early addition and subtraction. The structure is simple, visual, and designed to support growing indepen
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS
1.OA.C.6
Also included in: Counting On & Back Within 10 & 20 Grade 1 Math Bundle 1.OA.C5 and C6
Counting On & Back Within 10 Grade 1 Math | 1.OA.C.5
Build confidence with counting on and counting back using simple, visual number line practice. This resource supports early addition and subtraction within 10. It introduces early addition and subtraction through the strategies of counting on and counting back. Students learn to start at the first number, hop forward or backward on a number line, and write equations that match their thinking. Everything is visual, and developmentally appropriate for Grade 1. This resource is part of my 1.OA.C.
K - 1st
Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS
1.OA.C.5
Also included in: Counting On & Back Within 10 & 20 Grade 1 Math Bundle 1.OA.C5 and C6
First Grade Addition Valentine's Day Picture Puzzles | Google App
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to help your 1st grade students master addition to 10 or 20 this Valentine's Day season? Get ready to sprinkle some fun into your classroom with our "1st grade Addition Valentine's Day Picture Puzzles"! This delightful resource is designed to make learning addition facts an absolute joy for your young learners. It’s the perfect way to keep them excited about math while they practice essential skills. You'll love how it saves you valuable time and boo
K - 1st
Basic Operations, Mental Math
1st Grade Kindergarten "Different Ways to Make 10" | Task Cards
Give your students focused, meaningful practice with addends that make 10 using this set of 16 engaging task cards. Each card reinforces the foundational skill of composing and decomposing 10, helping young learners build number‑sense fluency, strengthen part–part–whole understanding, and develop early mental‑math strategies. Perfect for math centers, small groups or partner work, these cards come in color and black‑and‑white for easy printing and flexible use. A great low‑prep addition ideal fo
K - 1st
Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.OA.A.4
, 1.OA.D.8
1st Grade Kindergarten | "Different Ways to Make 10" Activities and Task Cards
Are you seeking effective strategies for your first-grade and kindergarten students to master the foundational mathematical concept of making 10? Help your students deeply understand how numbers work together to make 10 with this engaging, low‑prep resource pack. This comprehensive resource is designed to make learning fun and effective, saving you valuable planning time while boosting student confidence. This resource is purposefully focused on the specific skill of composing and decomposi
K - 2nd
Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.OA.A.3
, K.OA.A.4
, 1.OA.B.4
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About the store
Experience
I create math and literacy resources for 1st and 2nd grade that save teachers time and keep students engaged. From worksheets and task cards to hands-on activities, my resources are designed to be easy to use, versatile, and standards-aligned - perfect for centers, homeschooling, or small groups.
I also have a selection of phonics, SEL, and drama activities for kindergarten and early elementary classrooms. At Purplelog, my goal is simple: help teachers save time and help students love learning!
Teaching style
I believe learning should be hands-on, engaging, and accessible for every student. My resources are designed to build confidence and mastery through scaffolded practice and clear visuals. I also encourage independent learning and strive to make abstract concepts tangible with interactive worksheets, task cards, and activities. Whether it’s practicing addition and subtraction, exploring reading comprehension, or strengthening early literacy skills, my goal is to help students love learning.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My own education history
Associate's degree in ECE
Bachelor's degree (concentration in Special Education)
M.S. Ed (Curriculum and Instructional Design)
MSLS (Library Science)
Licentiate Teaching Diploma in Speech & Drama
TESOL
Additional biographical information
So why is my store called *Purple Log*?
💜 *The Purple Log* was originally the name of my educational company where I developed and ran enrichment programs such as Creative Drama and Creative Writing for schools. The name itself comes from a fantasy story I created for my children when they were very young, all about a magical forest filled with purple logs. They loved it, and as they've grown into wonderfully creative adults, the name has become a meaningful reminder of those early stories and the joy of inspiring imagination. Today, my hope is to continue that same spirit of curiosity and creativity through the resources I create. These include math and literacy for early learners, as well as creative drama strategies to integrate SEL with Language Arts in a fun and experiential way.
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