Place Value Center Printables

I received a few requests for the place value templates from this activity which I posted in 2011.  Since then, I have revamped the recording sheet and created an alternative template for the Place Value Cards (including pictures). 

Place Value Center Printables

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)

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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)

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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.)

Turkey Addition Strategy Center

I have loved seeing all the amazing Turkey ideas from other blogs.  I got this idea from The First Grade Parade.  I altered it because I wanted the students to focus on the addition skills: counting on and using a number line.

*Pictured Below- front of turkey/back of turkey*

Supplies

-30 Turkey Cut Outs (with no feathers)

-Feathers (preferably one color)

-Avery Labels Template #5160 (2 sheets of 30)

CLICK HERE FOR LABELS PAGE 1

CLICK HERE FOR LABELS PAGE 2

 

Directions

1.  Print addition problems and number lines. (click on link above)  

2.  Circle big number in yellow. (number you start with)

3.  Put dot on number line in yellow. (number you start with)

4.  Draw "hops" on number line in orange. (or whatever color feathers you choose)

5.  Put addition sentence on FRONT side of turkey.

6.  Put number line on BACK side of turkey. (self-correcting feature)

7.  Laminate turkeys for durability.

How to Play

1.  Child takes one turkey with addition problem facing up.  

2.  Puts the number of feathers they are "counting on" around the turkey.

3.  Check answer on the backside of the turkey.

4.  Record on recording sheet.

Turkey Addition Strategy Center: Count on using the turkey feathers. 

Turkey Addition Strategy Center: Students can self-correct using the number line on the back of turkey.
(Number lines are provided on print out above, however, you need add markings and answer)

Ten Little Pumpkins: Subtraction Center

The following is a subtraction math center activity.

*Special Note:Students have the choice to display Jack o' Lantern OR turn it around for a Pumpkin.* 

This math activity is used to reinforce subtraction.  Read, Five Little Pumpkins as an introduction to activity.  If you are unable to find the Pumpkin Cupcake toppers, use orange, craft POM POMS (from any Craft Store). 

Directions

1.  Place 1 pumpkin in each section.

2.  Roll the die or dice. (Read on for the kind of dice I use.)

3.  Take away that number of pumpkins.

4.  Write the number sentence and mark out the correct number of pumpkins on the recording sheet.

Supplies

-Pack of Jiffy Strips or if you can find an ice cube tray that has 10 sections(find Jiffy Strips in the flower section at Wal-Mart)

-Dirt, Coffee or beans

-Pumpkin Cupcake Toppers (Party City)

-Dice (Special Note: I make my own dice out of 1 inch foam cubes.  This way, I could write in permanent marker any number I want.  For this center, I write numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and use 2 dice.  That way, the student will not roll 12, since there are only 10 pumpkins.)

-Subtraction Recording Sheet (click on link below)

Ten Little Pumpkins Recording Sheet

UPDATED: Ladybug Addition Center (color-coded)

In a previous post, I included an addition center/activity printable and a math/art project.  Every year, I modify lessons or activities in hopes to (one day) reach perfection.  (Although, I know that day will never come.)  However, it doesn't hurt to try.  

The following are new printables (center-activity recording sheet & assessments) and a link to the first addition activity that was posted in a previous entry.  I hope this is self-explanatory and you are able to use!  HAPPY ADDING!

Click the link for new printables.

Ladybug Addition Activities & Ideas

Click the link for Ladybug Mats and Flashcards. 

Red Ladybug Mat and Flashcards

Yellow Ladybug Mat and Flashcards

Green Ladybug Mat and Flashcards

Orange Ladybug Mat and Flashcards 

Tip for Making Ladybug Dots

to Use with Mats

Spray paint counters!

ELA&Math Center Activity Resource

This is a great resource for instant center activities.  Print on cardstock, laminate, cut, self-correct with writing answers on the back and GO!

I really like the picture and math sorts.  Since they are quick and inexpensive to make, I am thinking about sending these home next year as take-home reinforcers.

Black-line Masters of ELA and Math Sorts

New Storage for Center Activities

I am in organization mode the last six weeks of school every year.  I like to reorganize my room and set things up the way I want it next year.  Even though we have to box up everything over the summer, at least I have an idea and the pictures to help me assemble my classroom for next year.

I hated my old way of organizing my centers (which can be viewed in an earlier post). I wanted my activities easily accessible and quick to view at a moments notice.

I purchased the shoe bins at Walmart for a dollar and spray painted the tubs' lid red for Math and blue for ELA.

I labeled each tub with the skill and then listed the activities that were in that tub.  There are about 3-4 activities in each tub.  If I were to do this all over again, I would just type the skill, laminate the cards, and then with permanent marker write the activities in each tub because sometimes I add a new activity to the tub.  If it does change you can always erase the permanent marker with a Magic Eraser.  It comes right off!  (So, much for permanent...huh)  Each label has a red star that means, "Don't touch" (for the kiddos)

I got smart and applied my label idea to my ELA tubs (since I did these second).  Each label just has the skill, I still need to write with permanent marker the activities in each tub.  The red star on the label means, "Don't touch" (for the kiddos)

These ELA activities are strictly my Treasures activities.  Treasures is our reading adoption.   Each tub has a red dot on the label that means, "Stop, don't touch" (for the kiddos)

Spray painted the lids and basket (which was a purple color, not the scheme of my room)

I used spray paint for plastic.  

Since I was using a large portion of my shelving for my center activities, I needed more shelving.  Instead of buying a bookshelf (that will fall apart in a year), I decided to make my own out of cement blocks and wood.  I can easily store this over the summer by taking it apart (unlike other bookshelves I have in my room). When I move schools, cities, states, I can leave behind my cement blocks and just take the wood. Moving from Texas to Louisiana, the bulky bookshelves were a hassle to move.       

The tubs with yellow lids have scissors, highlighters, and Magic Erasers.  These used to be behind my desk, but I like that they are easily accessible and I don't have to stop my teaching just to get to them.  My white tubs have my math manipulatives.  I am thinking about spray painting them red to go along with my color coding theme.  In my apple basket I have my dry erase markers, which I love that are by my dry erase board.  I have "Star Pencils" for kids who are amazing, on top of my stereo is a basket with stickers and then my GONG.  Which my mom got for me because we couldn't stop playing with it at Lakeshore.  

Primer on wood

Working hard after hours!

I only painted the sides that you would be able to see.  I bought wooden stars and tape that will stick to cement to decorate the blocks with.  Maybe I will do that next year.

Monkey Math

The search is over!  Lakeshore Learning carries Monkey Math, in store only.  After months of searching and people telling me they were sold out and it is only sold online, I found it!!!  I got the last 4 in the store.  I can't wait to use these next year in Math Centers to teach the concept of equality and reinforce addition.   

Hang an equal number of bananas on each hand.  If your addition is correct, the monkey's arms will be level and his eyes will look straight.  Love this self-correcting feature! 

 Click for recording sheet!

Beehive Buzz-Addition Style

I am trying to get a head start on next year. The following activity can be used for an early addition center. 

Addition Center Activity
Click for printables!

Fishy Math Facts Activity

I created another addition and subtraction activity. This one can be played in a variety of ways. At the end of the document are blank templates, so you can create whatever type of game you want.

 You might of noticed from previous activities I have shared, that I love color-coding or number coding my activities. This way students can work side-by-side and if they accidently mix-up the cards or if they just happen to find a missing piece on the floor, they know where it goes and what set it belongs. Also, each set is different.  If they finish one, they can do another. 

There are 4 sets of colored, addition fish and 4 sets of colored, subtraction fish.

Fish Mat

1 Example of a Recording Sheet.  There are multiple recording sheet options depending on the kind of game you play.
Click here for Fishy Facts Activity
(*Side note, something weird happened to my cover page when it was uploaded, however, you don't need to print this page or need it to play the game. I was just trying to be fancy;)

Tally Toads Activity

I am trying to teach myself how to create my own clipart since Copyright issues seem to get in the way of sharing with teachers.  In a previous post, I mentioned a gamed called Tally Toads, however, my original game I created years ago needed a serious makeover.  So, I decided to test out my amateur clipart “skills” by updating this game.  This is the finished product.

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Math Blog Hop!

Check out the following blog by clicking the button below!  She is hosting a "Math Hop" where teachers share their math ideas.  Count me in!!! Don't forget to add your math post link to the list.

Ladybug Addition Center (color-coded)

Well, I know everyone has seen how to incorporate ladybugs into addition.  I decided to take my ladybug center and color-code it, so students can work side-by-side and not mix-up the addition cards. Normally, I number the cards, but decided to use colors for this one because ladybugs are NOT just red.

  CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING FOR PRINTABLES!

Red Addition Ladybug

Yellow Addition Ladybug

Orange Addition Ladybug

Green Addition Ladybug

Self-Correcting Math Flowers

You can never have too many addition & subtraction center activities.  I heard of this activity awhile ago (before the era of blogging became popular). You can use this self-correcting concept for pretty much any skill.  

I put addition problems on the flower and buried under the pinto beans is the answer.  Students can use a recording sheet to write the problem and check themselves with the answer.  Surprisingly, my students do not cheat on self-correcting activities where they know how to find the answer.  Seeing if they get it right is half the fun!  

4 Sets of Self-Correcting Math Flowers featuring 10 different addition problems on one side and 10 different subtraction problems on the other.  A grand total of 80 different math problems!!!  (Materials= popsicle sticks painted green, foam flowers, pinto beans, glue, maker, Jiffy Strips from Walmart)

Self-Correcting Feature

  

Spider Addition

Spider Mat (MathWire.com), Foam Dice (Dollar Tree), Egg (Walmart), Mini-Spiders (Party City)

Subtraction Bowling

Students practiced their subtraction skills by bowling in math centers!

**The following pictures show the recording sheet and two different bowling sets.**  

Students record their results.

Mini-Bowling Set (Purchased from Dollar Tree)

Lawn Bowling Set  (Purchased from Toys R Us, $3)