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.)

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!

Teaching Tally Marks

Teaching tally marks is one of the first things I do to kick-off the new math curriculum.  Why teach tally marks at the beginning of first grade?

-Practice counting

-Practice making groups

-Practice counting groups

-Practice counting by 1's, 5's and 10's

-Practice counting on...

-It is hands-on!

The following are some ideas that I use:

-Students manipulate stick-shaped objects.  Students use popsicle sticks, straws, stick pretzels etc. when practicing tally marks. 

-Create popsicle stick stories!  While you show the children the sticks, tell them a story.  When I use the trees, I make-up a story about how I need to cut down the last tree.  You can take your hand and make chopping noises as the tree falls down.  When I use the people, I make-up a story about the last kid tripping or falling down and the other 4 kids catch him.  Get creative and silly because with some kiddos, the stories really do help!

Popsicle Stick Stories- Create trees out of popsicle sticks to represent tally marks.  Share a story about the trees and why one of them falls down.

Popsicle Stick Stories- Create people out of popsicle sticks to represent tally marks.  Share a story about the people and why one of them falls down.

This is an inexpensive, quick way to teach this concept.  The following supplies are all you need...

 

Click the links below for additional tally mark resources.

Tally Mark Printables

Tally Mark Puzzles (1-10)

Tally Mark Cut and Paste in Order

Tally Mark Houses Cut and Paste

Top Hat Tally Mark Cut and Paste

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
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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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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.

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Red Addition Ladybug

Yellow Addition Ladybug

Orange Addition Ladybug

Green Addition Ladybug

Word Sort Printables for Treasures!

The following are Word Sorts I created that correlate with our reading series, Treasures.

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Telling Time Puzzles

The following are printouts of my Telling Time Puzzles.  These are similar to the Base Ten Puzzles.  I love using puzzle pieces in centers b/c they are self-correcting.  

1. Print on Cardstock
2. Laminate for durability
3. Cut in Puzzle-Piece form
4. Group pieces according to letter and place in separate, lettered baggie.

CLICK HERE FOR HOUR PUZZLES!  (A-E)

CLICK HERE FOR HALF-HOUR PUZZLES!  (A-E)

Base Ten Puzzles

CLICK HERE FOR BASE TEN PUZZLES! 

(A-G)

1. Print on Cardstock
2. Laminate for durability 
3. Cut pieces in puzzle-like fashion
4. Separate pieces into baggies labeled w/ its letter (A, B, C, D, E, F, G)*This helps w/ organization.
1. In the end, you should have bags filled w/ different puzzle pieces.
2. If a child finishes with "Bag A" they can do "Bag B" etc. 

Stamp a Story Problem

I use this center activity when we are just learning about addition.  You can get creative with a variety of different stamps.  It is self-correcting and differentiated according to their academic level. (can be challenging or simple)   


CLICK HERE FOR THE RECORDING SHEET!

Domino Addition

CLICK HERE FOR THE RECORDING SHEET!