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ThinkPlayMath

Rated 4.81 out of 5, based on 9 reviews
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CENTERVILLE, Utah, United States
About the store
Hello, and welcome to my store, Think Play Math. My name is Elise Nielsen. I am passionate about helping children build strong math skills through engaging games and meaningful number sense activities. As a former Kindergarten and 5th grade teacher and current math prep teacher, I support students from Kindergarten through 6th grade in developing confidence and fluency in mathematics. With a master’s degree in elementary math education, I combine research-based strategies with real classroom experience to create lessons that make learning both effective and enjoyable. Every product I design has been tested, refined, and loved by my own students, with the goal of making math approachable, confidence-building, and genuinely fun for every learner.
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Preview of Kindergarten Valentines Math Game-Sweet Tooth: Friends of 10

Kindergarten Valentines Math Game-Sweet Tooth: Friends of 10

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Sweet Tooth: Friends of 10 is a fun, hands-on math board game designed to help young learners build strong number sense by identifying combinations that make 10. With a bright candy-themed game board, students stay engaged while practicing an essential foundational math skill. Students roll the dice and move around the board, completing Friends of 10 equations as they land on each space. Special spaces add excitement and movement to the game while encouraging students to follow directions. This
Preview of Valentines Math Game- Sweet Tooth: Adding and Subtracting Multiples of 10

Valentines Math Game- Sweet Tooth: Adding and Subtracting Multiples of 10

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Sweet Tooth: Adding and Subtracting Multiples of 10 is a fun, engaging board game designed to help first graders build confidence with adding and subtracting tens. With a colorful candy-themed game board, students stay motivated while practicing essential place value skills in a low-pressure, playful way. Students roll the dice and move around the board, solving addition and subtraction problems involving multiples of 10 as they go. A hundreds chart may be used to support counting strategies and
Preview of Valentines Math Game-Hug the Heart: Subitizing Numbers 6-10

Valentines Math Game-Hug the Heart: Subitizing Numbers 6-10

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❤️ Hug the Heart ❤️ Subitizing Math Game • Number Sense Center • Numbers to 10Make subitizing practice sweet and engaging with Hug the Heart, a hands-on math game where students build number sense while racing to surround a heart! Students spin, subitize, and cover matching groups as they develop quick number recognition — all through play. Skills Students Practice Subitizing (recognizing quantities without counting) Numbers from 6-10 One-to-one correspondence Visual number recognition Turn
Preview of Kindergarten Valentine’s Math Game: Spin and Make 10 (Friends of 10)

Kindergarten Valentine’s Math Game: Spin and Make 10 (Friends of 10)

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Kindergarten Valentine’s Math Game: Spin and Make 10 (Friends of 10)Build strong number sense and fluency with making 10 using this engaging Spin and Make 10 math game! Students spin the spinner, find a number on their board that makes 10, and cover it with a counter. This hands-on activity is perfect for math centers, partner work, small groups, or early finisher practice. Designed specifically for Kindergarten and 1st grade, this game helps students develop strategies for composing numbers t
Preview of Friends of 10 Bump-Addition to 10 • Ten Frames • Number Sense Math Center

Friends of 10 Bump-Addition to 10 • Ten Frames • Number Sense Math Center

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Friends of 10 BumpAddition to 10 • Ten Frames • Number Sense Math Center Build strong addition foundations with this engaging Friends of 10 BUMP game! Students spin, think, and strategize as they find the number that pairs with the spinner to make 10. This game strengthens number relationships while keeping practice hands-on and fun. Students don’t just memorize facts — they understand how numbers work together. Skills Students Practice Addition within 10 Making 10 (number partners) Ten fr
Preview of Bump! Subitizing Game: 1-10 with Fingers and Dominos

Bump! Subitizing Game: 1-10 with Fingers and Dominos

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Bump! Subitizing Game: 1-10 with Fingers and DominosLooking for a high-engagement way to build number sense in your classroom? This Subitizing Bump Game is the perfect addition to your math centers! Designed by a math specialist with a master’s degree in elementary math education, this game combines research-based subitizing practice with a competitive "Bump" element that students love. Why You’ll Love ItBuilds Fluency: Helps students move past counting by ones to instantly recognizing groups.
Preview of Halloween Graphing

Halloween Graphing

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This worksheet will help your children practice organizing, representing and interpreting data with a Halloween theme. Enjoy!
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About the store

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Hello, and welcome to my store, Think Play Math. My name is Elise Nielsen. I am passionate about helping children build strong math skills through engaging games and meaningful number sense activities. As a former Kindergarten and 5th grade teacher and current math prep teacher, I support students from Kindergarten through 6th grade in developing confidence and fluency in mathematics. With a master’s degree in elementary math education, I combine research-based strategies with real classroom experience to create lessons that make learning both effective and enjoyable. Every product I design has been tested, refined, and loved by my own students, with the goal of making math approachable, confidence-building, and genuinely fun for every learner.

My own education history

Masters of Elementary Math Education at WGU Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education at Utah State University ESL Endorsement Elementary Music Teaching Minor