Using Frogs for Addition and Subtraction

Here is a strategy I use to engage my students in using a number-line.  

When I first introduce the concept of using a number line as a tool to add and subtract, we pretend that we are frogs and hop forwards and backwards.  We go outside and I tell them to add 1 (they hop forward 1), subtract 3 (they hop backwards 3) etc.  Then we use sidewalk chalk to make number-lines.  After making our number-lines, we act like frogs again and hop forwards and backwards on our chalk-drawn number-lines.  They love this activity.

Now, I have always had the idea in the back of my head to find my own little frogs the students could use in class while they use their number-lines...but no luck....UNTIL, a few months ago while shopping in Walmart for party supplies, I FOUND THEM!  

Use frogs when adding (hopping forward) and subtracting (hopping backwards).  The students will be excited to use their number-lines!
Frogs were purchased from Walmart in the party/goodie bag section.
Number-Lines were purchased from Lakeshore and laminated for durability so students could write with Dry Erase Markers.  (These number-lines were the best thing I EVER purchased!)

We also play a game where all students start their frog on zero and I tell them to add 4 (hop forward), subtract 2 (hop backwards), add 7, subtract 2 etc. The students' goal is for their frog to land on the correct number.  They love this game.  It is great if you have some spare time.

I hope this gets you excited about NUMBER LINES!

Domino Addition Parking Lot

I discovered this game on Math Wire (amazing website, check it out).  However, I decided to make my own version with recording sheets.  My kids LOVED this activity and I was impressed that every student was able to do it successfully.  As always, the dots from the dominos make it self-correcting.  ;)

Materials

-Cardstock

-Dominos

Directions

-Print Parking Lot on Cardstock and Laminate

-Print Recording Sheet on Cardstock and Laminate

Domino Parking Lot Mat (Version #1)
Students place dominos in "parking spot" if the sum of the dots add-up to that number.

Domino Parking Lot Recording Sheet  (Version #1)
After printing recording sheet on cardstock, laminate so students can reuse.
Students write addition sentence using Dry Erase Markers. (when laminated)

Blank Domino Parking Lot Mat (Version #2)
Using permanent marker (you can erase using Magic eraser or hair spray) teacher can write the sum in each parking spot after mat is laminated.
Students place dominos in "parking spot" if the sum of the dots add-up to that number.

Domino Parking Lot Recording Sheet  (Version #2)
After printing recording sheet on cardstock, laminate so students can reuse.
Using permanent marker (you can erase using Magic eraser or hair spray) teacher can write the sum in each parking spot after mat is laminated.
Students write addition sentence using Dry Erase Markers. (when laminated)

FREE PRINTABLES

Domino Parking Lot Mats and Recording Sheets

Fact Family Cards

The following printables are self-correcting, fact family flash-cards you can use in your math centers. 

Fact Family Center
Student picks Fact Family Flashcards on family side and writes the numbers (which are printed on their bodies) on the dry erase board's outer corners. Student writes the number sentences. Student checks number sentences by flipping the Fact Family flashcard over, on the house side.
 (Pictured Above: Fact Family Dry Erase Board purchased from School Aids, Fact Family Flashcards)

Fact Family Center
Student picks Fact Family Flashcards on family side and write the number  (which are printed on their bodies) on the dry erase board's outer corners. Student writes the number sentences. Student checks number sentences by flipping the Fact Family flashcard over, on the house side.
 (Pictured Above: Fact Family Dry Erase Board purchased from School Aids, Fact Family Flashcards)

Materials for Flash-cards:

1.)  Cardstock (10 sheets)
2.)  Avery Labels for Template #5163 (4 sheets of 10)


Directions for Making Flash-cards:
1.)  Print "Fact Family Houses" on Cardstock
2.)  Print "Fact Families" on Avery Labels
3.)  Stick Avery Labels on the back of the appropriate house
4.)  Laminate for Durability

Fact Family Houses (Click on Link Below for Printable)

Fact Families (Click on Link Below for Printable)

FREE PRINTABLES!

All ClipArt is Berg Created

Fact Family Houses  (Print on Cardstock)

Fact Family_Blue Set  (Print on Avery Labels#5163)

Fact Family_Purple Set  (Print on Avery Labels#5163)

Fact Family_Red Set  (Print on Avery Labels#5163)

Fact Family_Yellow Set  (Print on Avery Labels#5163)


Fact Family Triangle (Print on Cardstock)
(Use this if you do not have Fact Family Dry Erase Board. Laminate and use dry erase markers on it.)