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Description:Engage primary students in a hands-on math activity inspired by the classic game Yahtzee with this simple and fun center idea. Students shake and roll five dice in a cup, taking three rolls per turn to create various combinations on their tracking sheet. By incorporating elements of addition, number recognition, problem-solving, and critical thinking, this game promotes a comprehensive approach to math skills development. The competitive aspect of aiming for the highest total score a

Description:Introduce students to the concept of place value using innovative Place Value Discs, a visual tool that bridges the gap between base ten blocks and abstract number forms. These task cards provide practice in representing numbers using place value discs, serving as a hands-on and pictorial representation akin to expanded form. The set includes two backgrounds for the task cards – one vibrant and colorful, and another with minimal visual distractions. Each set comes with a correspondin

Description:Enhance your math activities with this versatile set of task cards featuring 2-digit by 2-digit and 3-digit by 3-digit addition and subtraction with regrouping. These cards offer ready-made number sentences for educators to use in a variety of classroom activities, including modeling, centers, partner work, and assessments. Whether you need additional resources for teaching regrouping strategies or want to provide students with extra practice, these task cards are a valuable addition

Description:Empower your students to learn about money in a hands-on way with this engaging "Make Your Own Money" anchor chart booklet. This resource is designed to help young learners understand the concept of currency, values, and basic financial literacy through interactive and creative activities. Features:Templates for designing and customizing different denominations of moneyIllustrations to make learning about money excitingCan be use to support activities to practice counting, adding, an

Description:Elevate number sense practice with this interactive binder designed for independent use by students needing intervention with number sense to 20. Crafted during second-grade teaching to cater to students requiring additional support, this binder offers a range of activities suitable for centers, grade-level practice, or RTI sessions. With a focus on key skills like subitizing, cardinality, counting, number recognition, writing numbers, patterning, number words, and part-part-whole mo

Description:Enhance students' number sense skills with this set of 28 task cards designed for practicing reading and writing numbers up to 1000. Each task card presents a unique challenge, including activities focused on expanded form, place value blocks, and number words, providing a comprehensive approach to reinforcing key concepts. Accompanied by an answer sheet for easy assessment, these task cards offer versatile usage options, whether as a engaging Scoot game or as a self-paced math cente

Description:Transform your math centers with the innovative Number Detective Math Center, a dynamic resource designed to cultivate essential number sense skills in students. This evolving document serves as a versatile tool for engaging students in activities focused on counting on, place value, skip counting, and diverse representations of numbers. With ongoing updates and additions, the center offers a continuous learning experience tailored to enhance students' mathematical proficiency and co

Description:Elevate your STEM program organization with these custom-designed labels created for group boxes used in collaborative projects between eighth and second-grade students. Tailored for facilitating monthly STEM activities where eighth graders engage in hands-on projects with second graders, these labels serve as a practical tool for streamlining material organization and instructional clarity. Each label is designed to correspond to a specific group box, enabling educators to pre-arran

Description:This interactive center can be assembled as a velcro game. Embark on a frosty mathematical adventure with this Arctic themed math fact activity set, perfect for first and second-grade students. Explore the icy wonders of the Arctic while reinforcing essential math facts and improving fluency in a fun and engaging way. Features:Charming Arctic illustrations and characters to captivate young learnersVariety of activities and games focusing on addition, subtraction, multiplication, an

Description:Enhance your students' counting to 120 and skip counting to 1,000 skills with this engaging mail-themed worksheet pack! Perfect for lower elementary classrooms, this set of worksheets combines the fun of receiving mail with the educational benefits of skip counting practice. Features:Mail-themed illustrations to captivate young learnersMultiple worksheets covering skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10sAligned with common core standards for easy integration into lesson plansIdeal for in-cla

Description:Enhance math instruction with this engaging cardinality activity designed to assess and reinforce students' understanding of part-part-whole relationships. This kit features cards arranged in a part-part-whole setup with fold-over flaps, challenging students to apply their math identification skills by identifying the hidden part. Suitable for both activity and assessment purposes, this resource is versatile and aligns with various standards in Kindergarten and Grade 1. It serves as

Description:Dive into the world of three-digit numbers and their expanded form notations with this engaging and versatile game. Designed for both match game and scavenger hunt styles, this activity challenges students to find three cards that represent the same numerical value. With two different ways of expressing expanded form for each number, students are encouraged to practice number decomposition in a fun and interactive manner. Choose between the winter and fall themed versions based on yo

Description:Enhance your math instruction with this collection of 30 diverse math writing prompts aligned with second grade Common Core standards. These prompts are thoughtfully crafted to encourage open-ended responses and foster meaningful math conversations in the classroom. Designed for ease of use, the prompts are formatted for printing on address labels, allowing you to effortlessly stick them into your students' notebooks. Covering essential math topics such as place value, addition, subt

Description:Delve into a treasure trove of second-grade math materials curated from years of teaching experience in this comprehensive document. Packed with a variety of engaging and educational resources, this collection includes games, worksheets, activities, organizers, and math tools designed to support and enhance math instruction for second graders. Benefit from the wealth of materials crafted with a deep understanding of the second-grade curriculum and pedagogical needs. Enjoy the diverse

Description:Enhance your students' understanding of addition and subtraction on a hundreds chart with these interactive task cards designed to complement the Envision math lesson. These cards are crafted to provide hands-on practice using a numbered pop it or a laminated/paper hundreds chart, offering versatility in learning tools. With both color and black-and-white versions included, these task cards cater to various classroom settings and preferences. Features:Task cards aligned with Envision

Description:Engage students in an interactive and tactile learning experience with this Velcro Math Fact Puzzle Activity Set. Designed to reinforce addition and subtraction facts up to 20, this versatile resource allows students to practice math skills while enjoying a hands-on puzzle-solving activity. Whether focusing on addition, subtraction, or a mix of both, this activity is perfect for students working on mastering basic math facts. Features:Velcro puzzle pieces for attaching math facts to

Description:Immerse students in the world of numbers with this engaging task card activity designed to strengthen their understanding of place value and regrouping up to 1,000. This resource offers a hands-on approach to exploring different forms of numbers, providing students with opportunities to practice and enhance their place value and regrouping knowledge through interactive tasks. By delving into the intricacies of numbers up to 1,000, students are encouraged to manipulate digits, underst

Description:Immerse your students in the captivating world of shapes and fractions with this engaging Shape Journal designed to align with MA State Standards for second grade. This resource is crafted to provide a focused and comprehensive exploration of shapes, including fractions, to supplement the existing math curriculum. Perfect for reinforcing shape concepts that may receive less attention during the school year. Features:Aligned with MA State Standards for shapes and fractions in second g

Students are equipped with a hole puncher and instructed to punch holes through the facts on the strip. They should only punch through the facts that, when combined, equal the total at the bottom of the strip. For example, if the total at the bottom is 15, they would punch holes through the facts that add up to 15. Possible extension - students can create their own strips and challenge peers.

This resources includes key word posters for addition and subtraction. Each poster is themed around the operation it's describing. Use Adobe Reader to print them poster size to hang in large format on your classroom wall or print smaller to tape to a students desk for reference. Enjoy this FREEBIE and please leave feedback!