{"title":"Kindergarten Addition Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"kindergarten-math-games-a2915","title":"Kindergarten Math Games","description":"\u003cp\u003eGames are a great way to help your kindergartners learn basic math skills. The Dingo's, a homeschooling family of three and creators of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thehomeschoolden.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/kindergarten-math-games.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Homeschool Den\u003c\/a\u003e, use these fantastic games to strengthen number recognition, counting, basic addition skills, odd-even concepts, less-more concepts, and many other early math skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-338  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Clip-Addition.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten Addition Math Game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thehomeschoolden.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Clip Addition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left\"\u003eArmed with a pile of paper clips and colorful construction paper number cards (the Dingo's were working on 5 and 6), invite your kindergartners to find how many ways they can \"make\" the number on the card using the flash cards. This may seem a bit intimidating for those new to the concept, so you might consider creating a \"prequel' to the game - providing students with \"addition training wheels\", so to speak, using a modified version of these number cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left\"\u003eAll you'll need to do is add a few \"guide dots\" on each card (like the cards shown below):\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-340\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Clip-Math-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"example guided math game cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-342 alignleft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Clip-Math-Game-e1294856624225.jpg\" alt=\"example paper clip math game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eUsing these \"training\" cards, students will not only learn their math facts, but revisit the concept that addition problems are really just two sets of items (one before the plus sign and one after the plus sign - here one on either side of the number) that are put together to make one large group or set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left\"\u003ePaper clips still make great game markers, but you might also consider other options - clothespins, craft gems, buttons, pom pons, list could go on and on - to add a little variety to the game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-344  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Butterfly-More-or-Less-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten Math Game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thehomeschoolden.blogspot.comMore-Less \u0026amp; Odd-Even Game\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore-Less \u0026amp; Odd-Even Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left\"\u003eIn this game of opposites, students learn\/reinforce the following concepts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber recognition as they read the number on the die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting as they collect the appropriate number of butterflies (or other items) based on their roll of the die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills as they learn to roll the die and properly work the spinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdd-Even\/Less-More as they work the spinner and decide who wins the round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension: Have your students keep a simple tally of each player's wins. This will introduce them to data collection, data collection tools (i.e. charts, etc.), keeping accurate records, and later, you can help them graph the results as an added bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great kindergarten game ideas, be sure to visit the full post!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101827609,"sku":"A2915","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Paper-Clip-Addition.jpg?v=1522781681"},{"product_id":"space-boy-space-thematic-unit-a2928","title":"Space Boy - Space Thematic Unit","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe stumbled across some more great space activities at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totallytots.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/once-upon-book-space-boy.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTotally Tots\u003c\/a\u003e {posted by Jenn of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mama-jenn.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMama Jenn\u003c\/a\u003e another fantastic blog\/resource for early childhood educators!} and just had to share! She introduced the unit by reading Leo Landry's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Boy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, then 'blasted' into some fantastic lessons! Here are a few highlights -- as always, you'll have to visit the original post for the activities, printables, and full lesson plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-516\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space-Matching.jpg\" alt=\"a is for astronaut rocket silhouette matching game math kindergarten lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: totallytots.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Silhouette Matching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching games provide a great tool for improving memory, teaching the concepts of grouping and sorting, and strengthening both problem solving and critical thinking skills. Adding silhouettes to the mix provides a unique challenge in and of itself - students are forced to observe the overall shape of the object, instead of using other {more eye catching} details to identify them. In this game, students are invited to match space-themed objects to their silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-514\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space-Colors.jpg\" alt=\"space themed color recognition game and kindergarten lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: totallytots.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Color Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this exciting game {designed by Jenn herself!}, students are charged with an important mission - help get the rockets back home. Using a customized die, each side containing a different color rocket, your kindergartners will take turns rolling the die, identifying the color rolled, and marking off the appropriate cloud path until each rocket is safely guided back to Earth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-517\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space-Math.jpg\" alt=\"space themed kindergarten math activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: totallytots.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Math \u0026amp; Fine Motor Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will use the rocket cards to brush up on numeracy, counting, and fine motor skills, by identifying the number on the card, counting the appropriate number of link manipulatives, and attaching them to the card. If this activity is to simple, consider using the cards to form addition and subtraction problems. You can also switch the type of manipulatives used in the activity {based on what's in your classroom and the interests of your students!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit Jenn's full post other great ideas including literature to read, a language building exercise, a patterning lesson, gross motor skill ideas, games, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105333785,"sku":"A2928","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Space-Matching.jpg?v=1522781702"},{"product_id":"creating-calendar-books-in-kinder-a2932","title":"Creating Calendar Books in Kinder","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-543 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/February.jpg\" alt=\"calendar binder or book kindergarten learning tool and lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese calendar books from Kathleen at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/calendar-book.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e are going to blow your socks off! A fantastic morning activity, with the comprehensive activity students are sure to learn new concepts, build upon old ones, and gain new skills that span across several subjects. Here's a sneak peek at a few of our favorite activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate Patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first order of business is to identify the day's month and date {as well as review the day of the week}. On the blank calendar in their notebook, students then pencil the correct numeral in the appropriate column\/box. The twist - Kathleen has her students practice patterning by writing the dates in a specific color order. Consider beginning with simpler patterns {i.e. AB\u003cem\u003eAB\u003c\/em\u003e, AABB\u003cem\u003eAABB\u003c\/em\u003e}, then move onto more challenging patterns that involve more variables\/colors {i.e. ABC\u003cem\u003eABC\u003c\/em\u003e, AAB\u003cem\u003eAAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABB\u003cem\u003eABB\u003c\/em\u003e, etc.}.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the provided worksheet, students are asked to 'make the date' in coins. For example, on March 2nd, students would draw two pennies in the correct box, on March 15th they would draw one dime and one nickle or three nickles, etc. Not only do students learn the proper value of coins, they also strengthen counting and adding skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Tally \u0026amp; Weather Graph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding a bit of science and math into the calendar book, Kathleen invites her little 'weather watchers' to observe the temperature and weather conditions. To incorporate temperature, Kathleen divided a thermometer into colored regions {i.e. zero to eighteen degrees Fahrenheit corresponds with purple, nineteen to thirty-eight with blue, etc.}. In the morning, a student volunteer reads the digital thermometer display or references The Weather Channel website, the actual temperature is compared to the colored zones and a tally is placed in the correct color box. To keep track of weather conditions, students are given a weather graph to mark off the type of weather being experienced each day during that month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Calendar Book Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic: Kathleen has her students sing the days of the week and the months of the year as they fill out their calendars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting: Students are asked to write out the numeric date {i.e. 3-17-11} and correctly pen the day of the week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMath: Students decide if the numeric date is an odd or even number and practice counting by 2s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill Practice: Students practice telling time with an analog clock, then write the time in their binder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd SO MUCH MORE!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic way to get your students ready for the day! Be sure to visit Kathleen's site for pictures, additional calendar book activities, and other great early childhood resources!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105989145,"sku":"A2932","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/February.jpg?v=1522781706"},{"product_id":"having-fun-with-rainbows-a2931","title":"Having Fun with Rainbows","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-536  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/copyright-katherine-marie-2977.jpg\" alt=\"rainbow activities for kindergarten\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: katherinemariephotography.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you sneak them into your unit on weather or add them to your St. Patrick's Day lesson plan, these rainbow-themed activities from Katherine at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/katherinemariephotography.com\/blog\/archives\/8304\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKatherine Marie Photography\u003c\/a\u003e are dynamic, unique, and fantastic! We really can't choose any favorites {everything looks like so much fun, seriously!}, so here are a few highlights!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun with Rainbows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePaint Chip Puppets\u003c\/em\u003e. Attach a craft stick and wiggle eyes to recycled paint chips to create fun puppets for pretend play. Enlist the help of your students to come up with some creative color names and act out some fun scenes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eClothespin Color Matching\u003c\/em\u003e. Attach strips of colored paper to a card stock cutout of the letter \"R\". Paint a clothespin to match each color and, when dry, invite your students to clip the clothespin to its appropriate spot on the cutout. To make it more challenging for your kindergartners, consider adding a sight word component. For example, create a key that corresponds one sight word with one color. Write each sight word onto an unpainted clothespin. Invite students to consult the key to figure out where to clip the clothespins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eColor Sorting \u0026amp; Math.\u003c\/em\u003e Find a plastic storage container {for sewing, etc.}, placing one colored number card - two through twelve - at the bottom of each section. Invite you students to roll a die, write down the first number, roll it a second time then add the results of both rolls together, placing an object in the appropriate space on their 'game tray'. Students should continue until they've rolled each sum and there is an object in each section on the tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more fantastic rainbow activities that can be tailored to the skill level and interests of your students, be sure to visit Katherine's full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106054681,"sku":"A2931","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/copyright-katherine-marie-2977.jpg?v=1522781707"},{"product_id":"easter-shake-up-math-center-activity-a2950","title":"Easter Shake-Up - Math Center Activity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-669 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Shake-Up.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Egg Carton Addition Kindergarten Math Center Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/missmillersfirsties.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this fantastic spring\/Easter math center activity at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/missmillersfirsties.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/spring-shake-up.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMiss. Miller's Firsties\u003c\/a\u003e and thought, even though it was originally created for first graders, it could be adapted to meet the skill level of your kinders too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled egg carton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrayola marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring or Easter themed erasers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the markers to script a number to the bottom of each egg cup in the carton {you might also consider penning the numbers onto circle labeling stickers for easy adaptation}. Invite students to place two erasers into the egg carton, close the lid, then shake the carton around. They'll be able to hear the erasers rattling around in the carton. Upon opening the carton, have students record the number each eraser landed on and find the sum. Provide a bowl of extra erasers for counting help\/practice, or design a recording sheet with a place to show work {i.e. write and count tally marks} like the one below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-670\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Shake-Up.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Counting and Addition Kindergarten Math Worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample Recording Sheet\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left\"\u003eContinue to adapt the game {using larger numbers, including both addition and subtraction, etc.} to provide your kinders with a challenge! This math center is easy to make, so you can design one for each season\/unit of study, and your students are sure to love it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109823001,"sku":"A2950","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Shake-Up.jpg?v=1522781728"},{"product_id":"ugly-bugs-math-fine-motor-amp-more-a2981","title":"Ugly Bugs! - Math, Fine Motor, \u0026 More!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-985\" alt=\"Bug Math and Fine Motor Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/uglybug2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: raisingsparks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe \u003cem\u003eloved\u003c\/em\u003e this fantastic math center activity idea from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/raisingsparks.com\/math-activities\/ugly-bug-ball-maths\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRaising Sparks\u003c\/a\u003e! [We loved it so much that we were inspired to make some of the suggested prompts into worksheets that you can download to go along with the lesson!] Not only will this activity have your kiddos practice counting and simple addition\/subtraction, it'll strengthen hand muscles and fine motor control while also sparking their imagination and giving them a fun science review of bugs! {It's pure kinder teacher gold!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay dough in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful drinking straws {the 'bendy' kind}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiggle eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChenille stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUgly bug math worksheets {pictured\/free download below}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-986\" alt=\"Summer Bug Printable Worksheets and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ugly-bug-math-worksheets.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach prompt invites your kiddos to create a new creature in order to solve a problem. For instance, if asked, \"How many shoes does an ant need?\" - students can use the play dough and other materials to create the ant, counting the number shoes as they attach them to their \"ugly bug\" creations. [NOTE: A brief science review of bugs, their shapes, and number of legs might be in order before you embark on this ugly bug math \"journey\"!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Raising Sparks and download our free worksheets for more great prompt inspiration!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734119096345,"sku":"A2981","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/uglybug2.jpg?v=1522781785"},{"product_id":"indoor-games-for-parties-or-bad-weather-days-a3021","title":"Indoor Games for Parties or Bad Weather Days!","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerusing Amy's posts at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theidearoom.net\/2011\/04\/hopscotch-play-mat-by-a-girl-and-a-glue-gun.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Idea Room\u003c\/a\u003e, we discovered that felt can be a magical crafting material and provide your kinders with hours of indoor fun - specifically when used to bring outdoor games inside! As we head into the winter and holiday season, you might just want to put one or two of these game ideas on your crafting to-do list. They would make great party activities or simply provide your kiddos with a way to \"get their wiggles out\" when it's too gross to go outside!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1248 \" title=\"Hopscotch-Mat\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hopscotch-Mat.jpg\" alt=\"Gross Motor Indoor Games Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.theidearoom.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this awesome hopscotch mat! The mat itself is made from canvas so it's super durable and the whole activity folds up neatly for storage. What a fabulous way to help your kiddos review numbers, learn about sequencing, and strengthen gross motor coordination!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1249 \" title=\"Dart-Toss-Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dart-Toss-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Gross Motor Indoor Games Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.theidearoom.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this fabulous floor bean bag \"darts\" game. Students stand at a predetermined start line and toss felt bean bags {with fun fringed tops} onto the play mat to earn points. This is a fantastic way to provide your kiddos with number and addition practice, as well as build gross motor control!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: To make these into party games, simply use felt in the color scheme of the holiday. 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Only you know your students and, what's great, the puzzles are fully customizable and can include any elements you choose...\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTally marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStickers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple addition problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple subtraction problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother great thing, you can create as many puzzles as you need\/want, with specific intervals, focus letters, etc. [Extension: Have students practice ordering the pumpkin puzzles when they're finished assembling them. 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With its monster theme, this would make a great addition to your Halloween math center or might even double as a game for your classroom party!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrapbook paper in assorted colors\/patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled paint chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled juice boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiggle eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular craft scissors and design scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut a small rectangle in the side of each emptied juice box and wash thoroughly. Use the collected scrapbook paper, recycled paint chips, and wiggle eyes to create juice box \"monsters\" - gluing a different coin to the top of each. With a cup of assorted coins in hand, invite your kiddos to \"feed\" the monsters by sorting the coins into the proper juice box. 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Here's an adorable hot chocolate themed exercise from Mrs. Wood over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/woodkinderclass.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/hot-chocolate-math.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Wood's Dual Language Kindergarten Class\u003c\/a\u003e that will have your kiddos working with mini marshmallows!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave students create story mats using construction paper or, if using this as a center activity, create reusable mats like the example below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1357 \" title=\"Hot-Chocolate-Addition\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hot-Chocolate-Addition.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Math Addition Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample reusable story mat*\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply laminate the number of mats needed for the center and set them out with dry erase markers and paper towels. 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Sorting. Graphing. Counting. Addition. These activities offer tons of great skill practice! Not to mention, Jennifer offers {FREE} printables for each exercise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eConversation Hearts Sorting.\u003c\/em\u003e Brush up on color words and sorting skills with this fun activity - all you need is a box of conversation hearts and the sorting mat!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eConversation Hearts Graphing.\u003c\/em\u003e The sorting activity is the perfect precursor for this exercise. 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Practicing numeral recognition and simple addition as they go, players will take turns 'hunting for eggs' and, at the end, the player with the most eggs, wins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what Renee had to say about it...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 60px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"For young kids, the words LEARNING and FUN do not always go in the same\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e sentence. Until now! The colorful board game will challenge your child to\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e hop around a backyard, collecting Easter eggs as he goes -- but he can only\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e keep the set of eggs he finds if he can correctly complete the basic\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e addition problem that goes together with each set of eggs.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part, you can download her fantastic game at School Sparks! 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Check out these adorable math center activities from Stephanie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/skellyskindergarten.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/ocean\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Kelly's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e! They incorporate various ocean elements {fish, seashells, and more!} and will have your kinders practicing important math skills - addition, subtraction, and skip counting, to name a few! You'll have to visit Stephanie's blog for the full overview, but here's a sneak peek at two of our favorite activities... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasuring the Area \u0026amp; Perimeter of a Fish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with fishy worksheets and glass pebbles {or fish 'bubbles'!}, students worked to find both the perimeter and area of the fish shape on their printable. How clever is that?! What a wonderful way to teach the concepts! 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Armed with the apple counting mat and dried black bean \"apple seed\" counters, invite students to create their own addition problems - filling both apples on the activity mat with counters, counting the number of seeds in each apple, then determining how many seeds there are all together. 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[Students can then mark over the pictures as they count each set of clothing items.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake copies of the activity worksheets, one for each student, and set them out with pencils and crayons or markers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe math center activities themselves are pretty straightforward. Have students use the \"Winter Clothing Activity Sheet\" to complete the find \u0026amp; tally activity as well as the find \u0026amp; graph exercise. Then, once they've compiled the data, they can use their tally sheets and graphs to help them complete the addition and subtraction practice sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734194987033,"sku":"A4411","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Winter-Math-Center-Preview.jpg?v=1569291589"},{"product_id":"seashell-addition-subtraction-printables-a4792","title":"FREE Seashell Addition \u0026 Subtraction Printables","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlanning a beach theme? Here are some cute seashell math printables for you and your kiddos to enjoy! As they work to solve each problem, students will practice one-to-one correspondence, numeral recognition, and counting, as well as simple addition and subtraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printables are pretty self-explantory,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave students select a beach pail card and then, using the seashell manipulatives and activity mat, solve the addition problem on the bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite them to write the answer on the recording sheet and color the beach pail with the corresponding color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions for the subtraction activity are the same as those for the addition activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have access to actual shells, they make great manipulatives too!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734200360985,"sku":"A4792","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Seashell-Math-Printables-Preview.jpg?v=1569291590"},{"product_id":"100-pizza-toppings-to-celebrate-100-days-a6933","title":"100 Pizza Toppings to Celebrate 100 Days","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"100 Pizza Toppings to Celebrate 100 Days\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/100th-day-pizza.jpg\" alt=\"Celebrate 100 Days with 100 Pizza Toppings\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: K-2 is Splendid!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny pizza lovers out there?? I have yet to meet a youngster who doesn't love pizza. So this 100 pizza toppings to celebrate 100 days idea featured by Mrs. Durning-Leander over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/msdurning.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/valentines100th-day-duo.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eK-2 is Splendid!\u003c\/a\u003e is sure to get your kiddos excited!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCelebrate 100 Days with 100 Pizza Toppings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eStep 1:\u003c\/u\u003e Cut a large circle from white poster board and paint it yellow. Or, if you're lucky enough to have yellow on hand, use that! Depending on the size of your class, you may want to make several 'pizzas' so the class can work on the activity in groups (a group of 6 seemed to work well in the example). You could also get your students invloved by having them help paint the pizza crust. Just make sure you do so at least a day ahead so the paint has time to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eStep 2:\u003c\/u\u003e Next, provide each student with pizza toppings to color. Mrs. Durning-Leander provides a printable for you to use \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/msdurning.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/valentines100th-day-duo.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Make sure each group has an assortment of toppoings and that the total number of toppings equals 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eStep 3:\u003c\/u\u003eOnce the coloring is finished, have your students lay all of their toppings onto the pizza crust and count the total number of each topping. Then have them record the fractions onto precut and labeled signs. Make sure to have them add up their fractions to ensure it adds up to 100! What a great way to review adding fractions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eStep 4:\u003c\/u\u003eHave your students glue the pizza toppings onto the crust and hang them as a display with the recorded fractions placed around the pizza. If you have several pizzas, it may be fun to have your students look at the different fractions each pizza produced! Did one pizza have 4 pineapples and another have 18? Which pizza would they like best?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"100 Pizza Toppings Displayed with Fractions\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/100th-day-pizza-fractions.jpg\" alt=\"Display of Topping Fractions with Corresponding Pizza\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: K-2 is Splendid!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734204981273,"sku":"A6933","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/100th-day-pizza.jpg?v=1522782298"},{"product_id":"last-minute-math-ideas-for-valentines-day-a6956","title":"Last Minute Math Ideas for Valentine's Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day Dotted Hearts\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/valentines-day-heart-measure.jpg\" alt=\"Dotted Hearts Valentine's Day Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValentine's Day is just a few short days away! Can you believe it? If you are anything like me and are still trying to figure out how to add a little Valentine's Day spirit into your lessons, be sure to stop by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/valentines-day-stuff-and-goldilocks.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e. Julie put together a bunch of great ideas you could easily incorporate! Here are just a couple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCounting Hearts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials Needed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-cut hearts from construction paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBingo paint dotters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-cut sentence strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each of your students with a pre-cut heart shape (be sure the hearts are different sizes). Then have your students paint the hearts with Valentine's Day colors (red, pink, white or purple). Julie recommends using bingo-dot painters. So much easier (and less messy) than paint and brushes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the hearts are dry, have your students measure the size of their hearts using cubes. They can then complete the provided sentence with the number of cubes (pre-print the simple sentence \"My heart is ____ cubes wide\" and cut a strip for each student). Add each child's name to their heart and string from your classroom ceiling for a festive Valentine's Day display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day Dotted Hearts Ceiling Display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/valentines-day-heart-ceiling.jpg\" alt=\"Dotted Hearts Valentine's Day Display\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHeart Addition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day Heart Addition Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/valentines-day0heart-addition.jpg\" alt=\"Addition Practice for Valentine's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a cute way to practice addition skills for Valentine's Day. All you have to do is cut several hearts from construction paper and draw a jagged line down the middle. It might be a good idea to laminate the hearts to withstand the repeated use! Then place a certain number of objects on each side of the heart (make sure the number of objects differs between each heart).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen create a simple worksheet (as shown above) that your kiddos can use to record their findings (you may want to number the hearts to correspond with the worksheet so you can easily check their work). They can fill in each side of the jagged heart with the number of objects displayed and then add the numbers together. Easy peasy! And what a great way to practice simple addition skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eBe sure to stop by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/valentines-day-stuff-and-goldilocks.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e to check out the rest of her super cute Valentine's Day ideas!\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734205702169,"sku":"A6956","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/valentines-day-heart-measure.jpg?v=1522782302"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-game-tally-marks-practice-a6981","title":"St. Patrick's Day Game - Tally Marks Practice","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day Game Tally Marks Practice\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Happy-St.-Patricks-Day-game.jpg\" alt=\"Tally Marks Game for St. Patrick's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grade a la Carte\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your student's into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with this super cute game created by Kathy over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/firstgradealacarte.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-day-game.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade a la Carte\u003c\/a\u003e. Perfect for the upcoming holiday and a great way to make practicing tally marks fun! Everything you need is provided by Kathy FREE of charge. Be sure to swing by her \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/firstgradealacarte.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-day-game.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esite\u003c\/a\u003e to get your game ready to play today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206685209,"sku":"A6981","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Happy-St.-Patricks-Day-game.jpg?v=1522782307"},{"product_id":"3-fabulous-spring-gardening-themed-math-centers-a7008","title":"3 Fabulous Spring Gardening Themed Math Centers!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Math-Center-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you checked out Julie Lee's amazing kinder site, \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/spring-and-plants.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e? If you haven't - do! We promise you'll be inspired! Since spring has officially sprung (at least on the calendar, maybe not as far as the weather may be concerned!), we've been on the lookout for awesome lesson ideas and classroom experiences that you can share with your kiddos. Julie's site is a definite 'go-to' resource when we're on the hunt for new activities and we loved these math center ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduce Addition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Math-Center-1-updated.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents are invited to match pairs of produce items, then use the dots on each pair of fruits\/vegetables to create, record, and solve an addition problem!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatermelon Counting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Math-Center-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Math-Center-2a.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity tests your kiddos' ability to count by 10s. Students are provided with watermelon cutouts of different colors, each containing a different number dots, and invited to count the dots by 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpring Patterning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Math-Center-3a.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Math-Center-3b.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvided with unifix cubes and a recording sheet, students are invited to make four different patterns AABB, AAB, ABB, and ABC!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe know your kiddos will have a blast with these centers! Be sure to visit \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/spring-and-plants.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e for these and other great ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734207471641,"sku":"A7008","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Math-Center-Cover.jpg?v=1522782312"},{"product_id":"4-fun-addition-math-centers-plus-freebies-a7084","title":"4 Fun Addition Math Centers (plus FREEbies)!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorking on addition skills with your kiddos? Here are some fun and simple center ideas created by Nicole over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsriccaskindergarten.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/more-addition-fun.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Ricca's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e that you might consider trying out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eButterfly Addition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Addition-Math-Center-4a.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Ricca's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for spring and summer, your kiddos can work by themselves or in pairs to complete this center. Each student\/pair will need a butterfly work mat, a numbered die, counters, and a recording sheet. To complete the activity;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach partner rolls the numbered die, counts out the appropriate number of counters, and places it on their side of the butterfly work mat. [If working individually, each student will simply roll the die twice and fill both sides of the butterfly.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth students write out the resulting addition sentence on their recording sheet and solve!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents continue this process until their recording sheet is filled with addition sentences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the exercise, students create one last addition sentence in order to complete a fun craft!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Addition-Math-Center-4b.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Ricca's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpill \u0026amp; Add\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Addition-Math-Center-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Ricca's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this simple center all your kiddos will need is a cup, two color counters, and a recording worksheet. Designed to be played with five or ten counters, to complete the activity;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents place their counters in the cup, shake it up, then dump the counters onto the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparating the counters by color, students use them to create an addition sentence on their recording sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents continue this process until they've filled their recording sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoldfish Addition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Addition-Math-Center-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Ricca's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll kids love playing with food and they'll love this addition center created to go along with the Seuss classic \u003cstrong\u003eOne Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e! After reading the story, provide students with a fish bowl addition mat, a cup of goldfish crackers, and a white board. To complete the activity;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents listen to addition stories, using their goldfish crackers and mats to model the equation, then write the addition sentence on their white board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter several practice rounds, students then create their own addition sentence, drawing it onto their fishbowl mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Addition-Math-Center-1a.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Ricca's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eToy Store Addition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Addition-Math-Center-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Ricca's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is another center based on a book, Stuart J. Murphy's \u003cstrong\u003eThe Penny Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e. The story takes place at a school fair and, as the tale is woven, shows kids how counting change can be fun! Pulling from this concept, the center invites students to;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'Visit' the class toy shop and select two toys they'd like to purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter reading the price tags, students use their piggy bank work mats and penny manipulatives to model the addition problem and determine how much it will cost to buy both items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording the addition equation on their white boards, students return the items and select two more they'd like to buy, repeating the process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat to know the best part about these centers? Nicole provides the work mats and recording sheets needed to complete the activities - for FREE - over at her blog so be sure to visit \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsriccaskindergarten.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Ricca's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e and grab a copy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734210027545,"sku":"A7084","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Addition-Math-Center-4a.jpg?v=1522782327"},{"product_id":"catching-fireflies-camping-themed-math-facts-freebie-a7107","title":"Catching Fireflies' Camping-Themed Math Facts FREEbie","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Catching Fireflies Camping-Themed Math Facts FREEbie\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Summer-Camp-Catching-Fireflies-Cover-FREE.jpg\" alt=\"Camping-Themed Math Facts Practice\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Primary Inspiration\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning your classroom theme around summer camp (or evening camping in general), this FREEbie provided at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/primaryinspiration.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/time-for-summer-camp-camping-freebie.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePrimary Inspiration\u003c\/a\u003e is for you! Cute little fireflies are used to assist students in math fact practice. The FREEbie includes twelve sets of matching cards that have students finding the math fact sentence that corresponds with a given image. Here's an example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Catching Fireflies: Matching Pictures to Number Models FREEbie\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Summer-Camp-Catching-Fireflies-example.jpg\" alt=\"Matching Pictures to Number Models Practice\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Primary Inspiration\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's even a bonus sheet that asks students to draw in the fireflies and arrows to model the given math fact. Your kiddos are sure to love the fireflies theme. Who doesn't have a memory from their childhood of trying to chase down a lightning bug?! 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There are SO many options out there with just dice alone - traditional 6-sided dice, place value dice, double dice, fractions dice, shape dice and the list goes on. With so many to choose from, the number of games and activities you could come up with to review important math skills with dice is seemingly endless! Check out a few game ideas featured by Stephanie at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/boymamateachermama.com\/2012\/04\/08\/teacher-mama-dice-for-teaching-math-skills\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBoy Mama Teacher Mama\u003c\/a\u003e for reviewing math with traditional 6-sided dice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNumber Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraw a game board by listing the numbers 1-6 several times across the board (in random order). Players take turns by rolling 1 die and then finding and highlighting the corresponding number on the game board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Teach Number Recognition Using Dice\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/dice-game-number-recognition.jpg\" alt=\"Using Dice to Teach Number Recognition\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Boy Mama Teacher Mama\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay continues until all of the numbers have been highlighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Teach Number Recognition Using Dice Completed Gameboard\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/dice-game-number-recognition-done.jpg\" alt=\"Gameboard for Using Dice to Teach Number Recognition\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Boy Mama Teacher Mama\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou could also vary this idea by creating a game board showing the die face and having students roll a die with actual numbers on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Teach Number Recognition Using Dice Alternative\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/dice-game-number-recognition-die-face.jpg\" alt=\"Alternative for Using Dice to Teach Number Recognition\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Boy Mama Teacher Mama\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAddition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate the gameboard by writing the numbers 2-12 several times. Students take turns rolling two dice. They add the rolled dice together and find and highlight the corresponding solution on the gameboard. Play continues until the entire gameboard is highlighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Teach Addition Using Dice\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/dice-addition-game.jpg\" alt=\"Using Dice to Teach Addition\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Boy Mama Teacher Mama\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSubtraction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeaching subtraction works virtually the same way as the addition game mentioned above. The only difference is students will need to subtract the smaller number rolled from the larger number to get the solution (the gameboard will also only consist of the numbers 0-5).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Teach Subtraction Using Dice\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/dice-subtraction-game.jpg\" alt=\"Using Dice to Teach Subtraction\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Boy Mama Teacher Mama\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor advanced students, have them practice subtracting  with negative numbers. Students will still roll two dice, but they will subtract the larger number rolled from the smaller number rolled. 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And how cute is the poem she provided?!?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eCreate an Apple Cut-Away Diagram\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Apple Cut-Away Diagram for Fall\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/apple-cutaway.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Apple Cut-Away Diagram\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grader...At Last!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eLabel an Apple with Descriptive Words\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Descriptive Words for Fall Apple\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/apple-guy-descriptive-words.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Apple Descriptive Words\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grader...At Last!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eComplete Apple-Themed Word Problems\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Apple Word Problem for Fall\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/candy-apple-word-problem.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Apple Word Problem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grader...At Last!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Apple Word Problem Drawing for Fall\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/candy-apple-word-problem-drawing.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Apple Word Problem Drawing\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grader...At Last!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou could also have an apple tasting day (apple cider, apple donuts, apple pie), take a poll on which apple your students like the best and then create a graph, read an apple-themed story - the ideas are endless. 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