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My students are currently working on subtraction and I am always looking for fun ways for them to practice the skill. I got some shape punches from the Target dollar section recently and realized they could punch out the shape, glue them to match the number, then subtract by crossing out the matching number and write the answer. This will help them gain beneficial fine motor practice, coordination, plus good ol' count and match the number time. If you don’t have shape punches, you can always us

My students are currently working on addition and I am always looking for fun ways for them to practice the skill. I got some shape punches from the Target dollar section recently and realized they could punch out the shape, glue them to match the number, then add and write the answer. This will help them gain beneficial fine motor practice, coordination, plus good ol count and match the number time. If you don’t have shape punches, you can always use stamps or even just have them draw pictures

These were meant to compliment my Math Toolkits, please check them out too! This product was created for teachers using math curriculum that had full sized mats for students to use – I know the math curriculum I use has quite a few. Hole punch the various math mats and place them in a binder for students to use during math time. Students can have their own binders or share with a partner. I have 2 versions of each binder cover – the full color and ink saving black & white. I also have spine la

Grab a great deal when you purchase my Math and Reading Toolkits together! These 2 products were created to label the small 4x6" cases that come in the Iris photo and craft keeper cases, but can also be printed out to label zip lock bags, pencil boxes, etc. Use these labels to help students keep and organize all their math/reading materials for whole group instruction/close reading activities... start the year off organized! Interested in just math or reading labels? Check them out here: -Math

I love using Interactive Math Notebooks but kept finding myself frustrated with how much cutting and gluing was involved, especially at the beginning of the year! At the beginning of the year, I want my students to practice getting into the routine of math notebooks; the more complicated stuff can come later. I designed these pages to be essentially no prep. They are formatted to fit into standard composition notebooks so some quick trimming around the edges will make it so they can easily be

New: Ink Saver Version! Want my original Math Toolkit but need to save on ink? This version takes away the chalkboard background to make it easier to print! This tool kit is perfect for storing math supplies to be used during whole group math... Last year I noticed that I was passing out a lot of the same materials (ten frames and snap cubes) on a daily basis and it took far too long! Letting the kids get their own supplies took even longer. Now I plan on putting together little math boxes for

Grab a great deal when you purchase my Math and Reading Toolkits together! These 2 products were created to label the small 4x6" cases that come in the Iris photo and craft keeper cases, but can also be printed out to label zip lock bags, pencil boxes, etc. Use these labels to help students keep and organize all their math/reading materials for whole group instruction/close reading activities... start the year off organized! Interested in just math or reading labels? Check them out here: -Math

Want this but need to save on ink? Check out my Ink Saver Version! UPDATED! Just added many more pieces for your toolkit! This tool kit is perfect for storing math supplies to be used during whole group math... Last year I noticed that I was passing out a lot of the same materials (ten frames and snap cubes) on a daily basis and it took far too long! Letting the kids get their own supplies took even longer. Now I plan on putting together little math boxes for students to share (two students t