Board games are a HUGE hit in my first grade classroom, and this ten frame addition board game is no exception! My students loved solving addition problems as they raced to the finish line. It was the perfect addition to our math centers. And speaking of math centers,...
Ice Cream Place Value
Learning place value is an important math skill for kids - understanding numbers and how they work is integral to higher math. This ice cream place value game makes practice a breeze by adding a hands-on method for learning about ones and tens and how they combine to...
Flip Flop Measuring
We all know that kids can get a little stir-crazy waiting for summer to start!  To keep my students engaged and motivated to finish the school year strong, I created a bright flip flop measuring activity. It's a great math center for the classroom and it would also be...
Hands-On Number Bond Activities
If you're teaching number bonds and would love a break from worksheets, these engaging, hands-on number bond activities are a must. Solve missing addends with playdough, set up a fun math center with write and wipe cards... there are so many possibilities! When you're...
Which One Doesn’t Belong? Cards
Ready for an addictively fun brain game for kids?! This critical thinking activity is an easy way to apply countless math skills including place value, shape recognition, comparison, addition, telling time, math vocabulary and so. much. more. Which One Doesn't Belong?...
Number Sense Mystery Puzzles
Developing number sense is something that takes kids time and a lot of effort. But this number sense activity makes it both exciting and challenging! Add them to your math centers or morning work! For more number work, head over to our shop and grab our Place Value...
Building Shapes STEM Cards
Kids will have an awesome time building popular 2D and 3D shapes with these free STEM activity task cards! Want to take your STEM game to the next level? Snag our best selling toothpick STEM challenges! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready I began...
Greater Than, Less Than Alligators
Some math concepts are harder for kids to learn than others. That's certainly true for greater than and less than symbols! Luckily, these hands-on alligators help make sense of the complicated math signs and motivate kids to practice again and again. They're a perfect...