Math Puzzles for the Win!
Who doesn’t love a good puzzle? We engage students in algebraic thinking and productive struggle when we use math puzzles! Read about various types of math puzzles you can use…
Comparing Numbers
Place Value Games
Place value is an important concept across the elementary grades, and students need lots of opportunities to build flexible understanding through meaningful practice. Games are a great way to provide…
Comparing Numbers with Concrete Manipulatives
Early experiences with numbers in kindergarten should include plenty of opportunities to use manipulatives. Hands-on experiences help students build mental images of numbers, develop number sense, and make mathematical ideas…
Representing Numbers to 120 FREEBIE
I absolutely love workstation activities that are easy to prep, easy for the kiddos to understand and do, are easily differentiated, and grow with the students as their skills develop….
Alligators Are for Swamps, Not Comparing Numbers
There, I said it. And while I’m at it, PacMan is soooooooo 70s! It’s time to move past using alligators for comparing numbers. There are really two steps involved in…
Comparing Numbers to 20 Using Ten-Frames
The numbers from 11-20 can be tricky for students. We want them to understand that each of those numbers is a group of ten and some extras. Or, in the…
