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Teaching the properties of multiplication can be tricky and confusing. These four math games will help your students have a deeper understanding of the Zero, Identity, Commutative, Associative and Distributive Properties. They are great for math centers or small group work! This resource includes:• Zero and Identity Property Game: A game of chance where students will be kept guessing as to whether their score will grow or be reset to zero! • Commutative Property Game: Students will play a ma

Boost your students' math skills with this Problem of the Week: Math Word Problems resource! Perfect for morning work, bell ringers, or homework, these engaging problems are designed to reinforce key math concepts aligned with NBT standards. Each problem encourages critical thinking and problem-solving, making it an ideal addition to your weekly math routine. It’s easy to implement and keeps students sharp all year long! This product is part of a bundle- buy together and save 20%!We've used t

Are you looking for resources to help teach the different Common Core Multiplication Strategies? If so, this resource is for you! These practice sheets guide students as they find multiplication products within 100 and the games are a fun way to reinforce their learning. Included you will find: Teacher Notes- Explanations and examples of each of the Common Core strategies.Teaching Posters- Use these colorful posters to teach each strategy. Practice worksheets for 5 different multiplication stra

Are you looking for resources to help teach the different Common Core Addition Strategies? If so, this resource is for you! The practice sheets guide students as they try out each of the strategies and the games are a fun way to reinforce their learning. Included you will find: Teaching Posters- Step by Step posters to help you teach each strategy.Practice worksheets for 4 different addition strategies:Open Number Line-students will place the first number on the number line and jump until they

Get your students excited about place value with a little competition! This place value unit can be used in conjunction with activities surrounding the summer games or on its own as a place value exploration for students. You may choose to hold your own competition within your classroom as each game has a score option, or just play for fun! In this product you will find:• Game posters- Directions for each of the five place value games. • Game cards- Included for two of the games. All you need

Are you looking for a fun activity that is connected to your math standards? These heart shaped multiplication and division fact family puzzles are a fun and easy activity to help your students review their facts. This product includes: • 2 sets of heart puzzles: Each set consists of 9 hearts. Each heart puzzle has 4 pieces (a multiplication equation, the product answer, a division equation and the quotient answer). •Answer Recording Sheet: Your students will record the given equations and add