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We've created an ice cream math file folder game that focuses one-to-one correspondence of numbers from 0-10. This file folder game is perfect for homeschoolers, preschool, kindergartens, and special needs classrooms. This ice cream cone freebie could be used as a simple file folder game or an all-year math center for preschool and kindergarten. These type of games are also used a great deal in early childhood special education classes. Simply laminate, add velcro, and practice those mat

These month of the year labels are made with visual learners in mind. Research indicates that words embedded in related images helps the brain absorb new vocabulary. These labels are made in three sizes and also included arrows that you can clip to the display. Please download the preview to see two ways I've made this display: one in a wreath form and one in an interactive drop-down display. You could also just display it on posterboard. Adding velcro to the back is great for students to

Teach your class how to convert analog clock to digital with these classroom clock numbers! We've also included two sign out sheets (one for bathroom and one for library books) so they can reference the clock while practicing writing their digital times. We've offered these in both color and b/w. Included in this clock numbers pack: -large circular clock numbers with star pattern (COLOR) -large circular clock numbers with star pattern (B/W) -small circular clock numbers with star pattern (B/W

Need a last-minute math activity for your preschool, kindergarten, or first grade this Valentine's Day? Here's a proven winner: our roll, count, and cover! Whether you call them math centers, math tubs, or math games, this hands-on activity is a sure way to engage your little learners. Just add dice and giggles, and you'll have the kids practicing their numeracy in no time. If you like this game, please be kind and leave us some feedback! This freebie will only be listed for a limited time..

Months of the Year Cards have many uses in classrooms. We hope our star-themed months of the year cards brighten up your classroom decorations this year! Here are some ideas on how to use our Months of the Year Calendar Cards: -Calendar/morning meeting area -Centers for sorting months in order -Organize your bins and monthly materials -Binder covers -Use for covers on monthly writing portfolios or a monthly writing bulletin board We included THREE sizes in this pack, because we know that yo

Make Skip Counting fun again with these interactive centers and games based on the Montessori skip counting pedagogy. Learning to skip count by 3s will leave your class oinking away at mastering their 3s! Most skip counting curriculum and resources emphasizes rote counting WITHOUT visuals. Today's kids NEED visual and hands-on materials for math to really stick and make sense! Pair this Skip Counting Math Centers Pack with a timeless read-aloud of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by J

Save big! This Dental Health emergent reader is now a part of a: Dental Health Lil' Bundle In this Tooth Fairy Emergent Reader, you will get a repetitive tooth counting story that follows the pattern "The tooth fairy has (____) tooth/teeth" with a corresponding picture. We cover numbers 1-10. Please click that little green star above and follow us for *exclusive* TpT follower freebies, fun ideas, and the latest updates! We have plenty more ideas and weekly freebies at our blog: The Classro

Need Halloween math centers for your kindergarteners this October? These 8 Halloween math centers will have them practicing critical math skills in hands-on playful way. These Halloween math centers would also be appropriate for first grade review or or preschoolers who need a challenge in math. Here are the 8 Halloween Math Centers included in this 100+ page resource! 1.) Frankenstein Roll, Count, and Color (differentiated with a harder page for students who need challenge) 2.) Halloween

In our Rudolph's Nose Shapes Reader, you will get a repetitive story that follows the pattern "Rudolph has a/an (____) nose" with a corresponding picture of Rudolph with a different shaped nose! ★Save big! This reader is a part of our Christmas Emergent Reader Bundle! (a major steal!)★ We cover the 8 basic shapes: circle, heart, oval, rectangle, rhombus, square, star, and triangle. We've also included cover pages for the students to write their names. We hope this emergent reader has your stu

Thanksgiving emergent readers are perfect for new readers in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade! This turkey emergent reader, with a focus on counting, is perfect for your guided reading groups in the month of November. November 2014: This reader received a fabulous makeover with updated graphics and an easier font. This story reads "I see (____) turkey/s" with a corresponding picture. We cover numbers 1-10. This 11 page story covers numbers 1-10 and comes in 2 versions: ★ Black & Whit

This fall counting emergent reader that uses fall vocabulary is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, special education, ELL/ESL programs, and first grade! This fall emergent reader covers that crucial concept in beginning math: one-to-one correspondence! So, basically, this emergent reader hits two critical skills with one stone. In our Fall Emergent Reader, you will get a repetitive fall counting story that follows the pattern "I see (number) (fall word)" with a corresponding picture. We co

Calendar Time/Morning Meeting teaches critical skills in our classrooms. Gear up for that important time in our school day with this Calendar Time Bundle! It has resources for weather, temperature, time, days of the week, and months of the year! The beauty of this download is that it is yours forever! I know I've spent a ton over the years on my calendar area only to have it destroyed by time and rough students. :) Now, if a piece is ripped or missing, just reprint! Here are the end of th

Need an engaging Halloween math center for the month of October for your preschool, kindergarten, or first grade? Our Halloween Math Center Mats with numbers 0-10 will keep the kids working on those fine motor skills while learning one to one correspondence, number words, numbers, and ten frames! All this play is really hard math work! :) To make it even more accessible to your students, we've differentiated the sheets! Children who need more support can use the sheets with the ten frames sha

Need a temperature chart for your calendar area? An original and catchy tune to teach some temperature concepts? Than this temperature pack is for you! There are a few options for display! 1.) Use the thermometer and accompanying arrow adhered to a clothespin to discuss concepts of "hot, warm, mild, cool, and cold". 2.) We've also included a sign in THREE colors: "The temperature is", so you can write in dry erase OR use our provided numbers to show the daily temperature. We've included

Need a weather chart for your calendar area? This weather chart pack has two options for display! 1.) You could use the 9 weather labels and three arrows to discuss the weather of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Adhere all the labels to a ribbon and use the arrows to clip clothespins. 2.) You could also use the "Today's weather is" frame to highlight the weather of the day! Here's what is included with this pack: 1.) 9 weather labels (in color three to a page) 2.) 3 arrows labels: (Yesterday

Get your classes working on number senses while counting down to Christmas! This Santa Countdown comes in ink-friendly b/w, and in TWO skin tones in full color. Have your classes fill Santa's beard with color as the days until Christmas pass, OR have students bring in cotton balls to make Santa's beard a multi-sensory experience! This fun printable will bring joy to your classrooms and homeschools in December for years to come! Need other Christmas resources? We've got your covered! CHRISTM

This fall counting emergent reader is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, special education, ELL/ESL programs, and first grade! This fall emergent reader covers that crucial concept in beginning math: one-to-one correspondence! So, basically, this emergent reader hits two critical skills with one stone. In our Fall Emergent Reader, you will get a repetitive fall counting story that follows the pattern "I see (number) squirrels" with a corresponding picture. We cover numbers 1-10. We've als

Fall Apple Counting Emergent Readers with One to One Correspondence are perfect for guided reading with preschool, kindergarten, special education, ELL/ESL programs, and first grade! This MINI apple emergent reader covers that crucial concept in beginning math: one-to-one correspondence! So, basically, this emergent reader hits two critical subjects with one stone: reading and math! In our mini apple Emergent Reader, you will get a repetitive apple counting story that follows the pattern "I s

Calendar number cards: every teacher in primary and intermediate cards needs them! We hope our star-themed calendar cards brighten up your calendar/morning meeting this school year. Wait! There's more that these number cards can be used for other than traditional calendars: -student numbers (place in jar and pull for volunteers) -countdowns for major holidays -number lines Please click that little green star above and follow us for *exclusive* TpT follower freebies, fun ideas, and the latest

Need a simple one-to-one correspondence math center for the month of October? Here's free candy corn counting center focusing on numbers 0-15! There are 16 jars included, and a sheet of printable candy corn. You could also use real candy corn, but given food allergies and candy-restrictions, we've also included a paper version for those classrooms. We have plenty more ideas, resources, and freebies at our blog: The Classroom Creative Follow us for much, much more! We will be listing new p