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Elementary problem solving mental math lessons
FirstieMath® First Grade Math Intervention Curriculum
FirstieMath® Intervention: A 30 week comprehensive and systematic math intervention curriculum. What is FirstieMath™ Intervention? FirstieMath® Intervention is a very versatile math intervention curriculum created by a teacher for teachers! The program is versatile for implementation and varying student levels. You can find success in using this program in your intervention groups, RTI groups, guided math groups, whole-group math, or as a resource for non certified staff members assisting in t
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K - 1st
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KinderMath® Kindergarten Math Intervention Curriculum
What is KinderMath® Intervention? KinderMath® Intervention is a very versatile math intervention curriculum created by a teacher for teachers! The program is versatile for implementation and varying student levels. You can find success in using this program in your intervention groups, RTI groups, guided math groups, whole-group math, or as a resource for non certified staff members assisting in the classroom. The program is based upon a slotted thirty minutes of instruction. However, this
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PreK - K
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Second Grade Math Intervention Curriculum
Second Grade Math Intervention Curriculum: A 28 week comprehensive and systematic math intervention curriculum. What is Second Grade Math Intervention? Second Grade Math Intervention is a very versatile math intervention curriculum created by a teacher for teachers! The program is versatile for implementation and varying student levels. You can find success in using this program in your intervention groups, RTI groups, guided math groups, whole-group math, or as a resource for non certified staf
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1st - 2nd
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Area, Perimeter, and Volume Design a City Challenge Math Activity
In this math project based learning activity, students use area, perimeter, and volume to design their own city. They must adhere to the minimum size requirements for roads and green space and other project guidelines as they construct their city. After constructing their city, students must:find the perimeter of the green spacefind the total surface area of roadsfind the volume of each 3D rectangular prism buildingThis download includes: teacher directionsstudent directions and project guidelin
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Area Perimeter Volume Math Project Based Learning Activity BUNDLE
Measurement Activities Project 2nd Grade, Nonstandard 1st Measuring Length Craft
In this robot measurement project, 2nd graders use a ruler to estimate and measure in inches and centimeters. 1st graders apply nonstandard measurement using cubes and paperclips. They'll answer measurement word problems to compare length or standard and metric measurement.This resource is meant for teachers who want to...- Increase engagement with hands-on measurement activities- Use math projects in their classroom to increase learning and FUN- Showcase student learning with a measurement art
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1st - 2nd
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STEM Challenge Bucket Tower Problem-Solving Learning Activity Upper Elementary
This unique and original STEM Activity features a bucket with the challenge to build a tower that will hold weight. It's an engaging student favorite and you will love the ready-made lab sheets and low prep. Students must also explain why their towers need a bucket. Imaginative answers are one of the high points of this challenge- along with seeing those creative bucket towers!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.➡️ Click here for the Easy Supplies 6-Pack bun
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM CHALLENGES ENTIRE YEAR 60 Projects, Planning Guide, and Posters
STEM Challenge Earthquake Resistant Structures Project- 3 Versions
This STEM activity features an earthquake simulation with students building and shaking! You will love the shake tray instructions and ready-made lab sheets. This engineering project is one of our favorites! Your students will love building the structures and cheering when they remain standing. I include 3 different methods for the challenge.➡️ Click here to save 20% with a bundle including this resource and 2 more Earth challenges.NOTE: This resource contains many ways to complete this challeng
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4th - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
Also included in: Earth Projects STEM Challenge Bundle Featuring Earthquake Structures
Math Warm-Ups | Spiral Review | Number Talks 1st Grade Digital
Math Warm-ups- Lesson Kick Starters for First GradeNumber Talks and Math Warm-Ups for 1st GradeMath Warm-Ups provide a year (over 200 warm-ups!) of engaging and meaningfullesson starting math explorations for spiral review every day of the schoolyear. The warm-ups provide high-interest math talk exploration covering allmath strands. This PowerPoint file can be projected onto a screen or board. You can also print this and place it under a document camera. Day of the Week AlliterationEach day of
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1st
Also included in: First Grade Guided Math STACK bundle
Mental Math Strategies for Addition and Subtraction Fluency - Flexible Thinking
So you're ready to implement mental math addition and subtraction strategies this year, but aren't sure where to start! It can be overwhelming - counting on, doubles, left-to-right addition, compensation, breaking apart numbers, and so much more - how can you teach these mental math concepts strategically so that more of your students can develop addition and subtraction fact fluency?These extensive units for Mental Math Strategies dive into all the major addition and subtraction strategies for
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1st - 4th
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Build a Boat STEM Challenge featuring a Budget Activity
This is a STEM challenge you must try! Students build a boat and test its ability to float. This activity also includes using a budget to "purchase" materials. It's a STEM project your students will love!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.What is the Challenge?Students will design and build a boat! Using simple supplies you probably already have on hand, students choose which materials they wish to use. To make this even more challenging students have a sp
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Projects Building Models - Mazes, Boats, and Cars Challenges
First Grade Math Worksheets, Centers, Games - Grade 1 Math Curriculum & Lessons
Mindful Math is a comprehensive, 11-unit math curriculum for first grade that was designed to be teacher and student-friendly. Students will have many opportunities to learn and practice new strategies and develop math fluency through whole group warm-ups, practice worksheets, word problems, math fact flashcards, math lessons, journal prompts, math centers, math games, and more.⭐It was created to give teachers a ready-to-teach math curriculum that is fun, engages minds, and leaves students knowl
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K - 2nd
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Kindergarten PAPERLESS Number Talks- A YEARLONG BUNDLE
NUMBER TALKS HAVE NEVER BEEN EASIER! This resource includes 40 weeks of PAPERLESS Number Talk lessons. The Number Talk lessons were carefully designed to engage your kindergarten learners in meaningful math conversations focused on mental math and computational strategies throughout the year. They make the perfect MATH WARM-UP! The best part is this resource doesn't require any printing, laminating, cutting, sorting, or stapling! You will receive 40 weeks of Number Talks that are completely digi
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K
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Math Warm-Ups | Spiral Review | Number Talks 2nd Grade Digital
Math Warm-ups- Lesson Kick Starters for Second GradeMath Warm-Ups provide a year (over 200 warm-ups!) of engaging and meaningfullesson starting math explorations for spiral review every day of the schoolyear. The warm-ups provide high-interest math talk exploration covering allmath strands. This is a PowerPoint file that can be projected to a screen or board. You can also print this and place it under a document camera. Day of the Week AlliterationEach day of the week has three different (and
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2nd
Also included in: Second Grade Guided Math STACK bundle
Grade 1 Math Numbers to 100 & 120 - First Grade Place Value, Skip Counting Unit
This Mindful Math First Grade Numbers to 100 (and 120) unit is a comprehensive math curriculum with 10 lessons to teach numbers up to 120 (place value, skip counting, hundred chart activities, counting to 100, ordering, comparing, grouping numbers). Combine with your 100th day of school activities or use to teach valuable math strategies and build math fluency!⭐It was created to give teachers a ready-to-teach math curriculum that is fun, engages minds, and leaves students knowledgeable and fluen
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1st - 2nd
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1st Grade Number Talks Bundle: Building Number Sense and Mental Math Task Cards
Number Talks can be built into your daily schedule as short, daily exercises aimed at building number sense. Number sense is the ability to understand numbers and quantities, to use numbers flexibly, and to perform calculations mentally. According to research, students in the United States lack number sense. Traditionally, students have relied on rote algorithms to complete math problems, without really understanding what they are doing. Students who have strong number sense can solve problems i
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1st
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STEM Popcorn Challenge - Problem-Solving & Volume Project - Measurement Activity
It’s the Popcorn STEM Activity! This Easy Prep Challenge is one of my absolute favorites to use as an exploration into volume. This challenge has been tested with 2nd-5th graders and they all enjoy designing those containers to hold the popcorn. Inevitably, there will be gigantic containers. Please note: This challenge is available in money-saving bundles!➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % with STEM Volume Bundle➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % with STEM 6-Pack Math Skills Bundle➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % wit
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Challenges Volume BUNDLE featuring Problem-Solving & Math
Classroom Procedure & Routine Visuals for Preschool, Pre-k and Kindergarten
Pulling your hair out by having to give the same directions over and over again to your preschoolers? You need Classroom Procedure Cards. ➡️ These visual cards teach your preschool, pre-k and kinder students the classroom procedures and routines, creating independence and saving your voice and sanity! Also, when your littles know what you expect, they are better able to rise to those expectations. Better behavior, for the win! Included in this Procedure Pack:*entering the classroom*move throu
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PreK - K
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But It's Not My Fault! Responsibility and Problem Solving Lesson Plan
Helping students to take responsibility for their actions and become better independent problem solvers is a big part of our role as educators! This companion to the book "But It's Not My Fault!" is an engaging way to do just that.*This lesson is also available as part of my Responsibility Lesson Plan Bundle.*Included in this resource:• Written lesson plan with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors and CASEL competencies, including discussion questions to use with the book• Blaming vs. problem solving s
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Responsibility Lesson Plan Bundle
STEM Spaghetti Tower Challenge Problem-Solving Project
Who knew a project using spaghetti could be so engaging and have easy prep for you? Students love this tower-building event with the unlikeliest of materials- spaghetti and one marshmallow. You will enjoy the ready-made lab sheets and the 4 different versions of this resource. ➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.What is the challenge?Students will use raw spaghetti strands to build a structure that will hold weight at the top. There are 4 variations of this
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Conflict Resolution Lesson
This conflict resolution lesson is the perfect fit for teaching social problem-solving to middle and upper elementary students! It includes a slideshow to teach and model seven different strategies (have students act them out!), five worksheets, and 48 scenario cards to use in lots of different conflict resolution activities.How can you use these task cards? Here are some ideas!For scoot (Which choice/strategy would you use?)With movement-based practice activities like 'Ask-Ask-Switch or 'Mingle
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Conflict Resolution Activities with Conflict Resolution Situation Cards
Gossip and Rumors Activity and Lesson
When your upper elementary or lower middle school students turn your school into a rumor mill… use this activity to help them squash the gossip! It's also a great companion activity to Julia Cook's "Rumor Has It", Madonna's "Mr. Peabody's Apples", or Liz Rosenberg's "What James Said" (specific discussion questions included for each of these stories). It's an SEL lesson or guidance lesson filled with relevant scenarios!This resource includes a set of 20 "What would you do?" gossip/rumor scenarios
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3rd - 6th
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Kindergarten Math Curriculum - 100 Math Lessons, Math Centers, Worksheets, Games
Mindful Math is a comprehensive, differentiated kindergarten math curriculum with 10 units. Students will have many opportunities to learn and practice new strategies and develop math fluency through whole group lessons, math worksheets, mental math, journal prompts, math centers, math games, and more.Created to give teachers a ready-to-teach math curriculum that is fun, engages minds, and leaves students knowledgeable and fluent in math concepts.Go from boring, complicated math to lessons that
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K
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Math Warm-Ups | Number Talks Kindergarten| Spiral Review
Math Warm-ups- Lesson Kick Starters for KindergartenMath Warm-Ups provide a year (over 200 warm-ups!) of engaging and meaningfullesson starting math explorations for spiral review every day of the schoolyear. The warm-ups provide high-interest math talk exploration covering allmath strands. This is a PowerPoint file that can be projected to a screen or board. You can also print this and place it under a document camera. Day of the Week AlliterationEach day of the week has three different (and
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Grades:
K
Also included in: Kindergarten Guided Math STACK bundle
Second Grade PAPERLESS Number Talks- A YEARLONG BUNDLE
NUMBER TALKS HAVE NEVER BEEN EASIER! This resource includes 40 weeks of PAPERLESS Number Talk lessons. The Number Talk lessons were carefully designed to engage your second grade learners in meaningful math conversations focused on mental math and computational strategies throughout the year. They make the perfect MATH WARM-UP! The best part is this resource doesn't require any printing, laminating, cutting, sorting, or stapling! You receive 40 weeks of Number Talks that are completely digital a
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Grades:
2nd
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