To boldly go where no man has gone before... At least that's how I felt as I was introducing double-digit subtraction to my 2nd grader. We have leaped over the hurdle of being a reluctant reader and have soared right into devouring entire chapter books in one setting. Only to get knocked down at the sheer thought of subtraction. Since she is terrified of doing the problems in her math book, I decided to take it to a different level for her. This free printable solar system subtraction activity ... continue reading...
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Gold Rock Manipulatives for Math and a Free Subtraction Matching Game
We had so much fun with today's "Learn with Your Craft Stash" activity! As part of the 21-series, today I'm sharing how we used rocks to create a super fun math manipulative and play this free subtraction matching game. So get some rocks & spray paint and get ready to create a manipulative that your kids will love! Materials needed for the Gold Rocks and Free Subtraction Matching Game: Rocks (I purchased mine, but you can use any smooth rocks that you find) Gold spray paint (make sure ... continue reading...
Chocolate Chip Roll and Count Activity (English & Spanish)
The best part of baking anything with chocolate chips is grabbing a handful and snacking on it while you mix the rest of the ingredients in, isn't it? It's like a little hint of what is to come. A little treat for all of your hard work. Chocolate chips also make the perfect counting manipulatives for counting games! It is important to me to make sure that I am making learning fun. We know that when kids think they are playing, they are not only more motivated to learn but also learn more ... continue reading...
Chocolate Chip Counting Grids for Preschool
I do not recommend this activity for a day with indoor recess. Combining math and chocolate?!? Yes, please. Maybe you're thinking of the sugar implications that come with that, but hear me out. Grab some chocolate chips (choose semi-sweet or dark chocolate if you are worried about the kids wanting to eat them), these fun chocolate chip counting grids and have a blast practicing counting to 10 20, and 100. Then, go outside for recess and let them burn off all that sugar! Chocolate Themed ... continue reading...
Free Printable Chocolate Chip Counting Cards For Preschool
Chocolate chips. They are cute, they make cookies & pancakes even more delicious and they make fantastic manipulatives for preschoolers practicing counting! One thing I have learned over the years is breaking up the monotony of teaching activities is crucial to helping kids WANT to learn. Some children have a knack for being especially excited for any type of learning, but that is not always the case. I have tried multiple ideas but the one thing that always helps is to mix things up. So ... continue reading...
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