Understanding base 10 and place value is a foundational skill for building up solid number sense and problem solving. We had a blast working on this skill with these fun and perfect for summer base 10 "ice cream" puzzles! Ice Cream Base 10 Puzzles We have really become strong at identifying numbers and knowing their names. However, understanding quantity and place value are skills that are … [Read more...]
DIY Egg Hunt Number Sense Games
As Easter nears, it is so fun to bring out some seasonal items for learning, like plastic Easter eggs! There are so many possibilities for fun learning, including making these engaging DIY number sense games! DIY poster board games are my favorite center and small group activities for SOOO many reasons. They're cheap! I buy all materials at the dollar store if I don't already have … [Read more...]
Mitten Match Number and Fine Motor Skills
We love games that can be used time after time and differentiated, especially when they work on fine motor skills too! This Mitten Match Number and a Fine Motor Skills activity is a fun learning activity for your preschooler or kindergartener that is sure to be a hit! Matching activities are great for developing visual discrimination skills. These skills are needed when a child start … [Read more...]
Classroom Goodies (and a Giveaway!!!)
I can't believe that the school year is already winding down! It seems like just yesterday my little kindergarten friends were arriving on their first day! Yet, here I am already doing screenings for next year's new group and getting ready to pass these "big kids" on to 1st grade! I like to do something special at the end of each year and give my students some fun ways to celebrate their … [Read more...]
Prove It! Math Turn-and-Talks for young learners
I want math to be fun (yes, math can be fun!!) I want my students engaged and I want them talking to each other. While there is a time and place for quiet work, kids learn a ton from collaboration and conversation. I wanted a way to engage my students with their math facts beyond just in games and written format. So, "Prove it!" began in our classroom! We have number talks each day in … [Read more...]
