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Comparing Sets
Students count back with cubes to model subtraction problems. In this subtraction lesson plan, students compare sets of problems and record their results in a table.
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The Weight of Things
Learners explore weight. In this math lesson, students predict which item weighs more and discuss how they arrived at their decision. Learners weigh several items to determine which weighs more.
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Let's Find Out About Money
First graders investigate the uses and development of money as part of the study of finance. They focus upon the recognition of different coins and identify the value of each. Then students solve problems involving money and coins.
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Addition and Subtraction in Center Time
First graders complete center activities as they practice their addition and subtraction skills. They listen to Rick Walton's, "How Many, How Many, How Many" before playing games, and completing addition and subtraction worksheets at...
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Add Zero
In this addition worksheet, students solve 13 addition problems by adding 0 to 13 double digit whole numbers. Students write their answers in the boxes provided.
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Calculating Vocabulary
In this math vocabulary worksheet, 1st graders are given 12 vocabulary words/phrases that they need top understand to complete story problems. The student traces the words/phrases and cuts out flashcards.
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Counting On
In this addition activity, 1st graders solve simple addition word problems. Students are encouraged to use "counting on" technique to solve the problems.
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Tiles, Blocks, Sapphires & Gold: Designing a Treasure Map
Young cartographers in groups hide treasure at school and then create a map to find it using pattern blocks and tiles. They make paintings with clues to create a visual representation of the location of their treasure. Groups present...
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Add and Subtract
Like the cubs in A Fair Bear to Share, your 2nd grade class will practice adding and subtracting double-digit numbers by grouping, regrouping, and sorting a collection of objects. This requires many resources, but it is well worth the...
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Counting Rabbits
You've heard of counting sheep, but what about counting rabbits? This is a fun way to approach data analysis with young mathematicians. Examining a chart, they see how many times James and his family saw rabbits in their yard over a...
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Counting on Art
Explore the life and painting style of African-American artist Horace Pippin by looking carefully at its parts, then create a "secret number" painting for a classroom counting book.
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Telling Time Lesson Plan
Judy Clocks are a great invention. Here, learners review telling time to hour and half hour on Judy clocks, begin telling time to quarter hour, use clock stamps to practice, and play computer games using Trudy's Time and Place House...
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Twisted Tangrams
Primary geometers create a picture using tangrams. In this geometry lesson, students read Grandfather Tang: A Tale Told with Tangrams, cut out their own tangrams, and choose a character from the story to make using their tangram pieces.
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Using Graphs and Charts
Students complete T charts and manipulate numbers using graphs and charts. In this math graphs and charts lesson plan, students review the concepts of pattern and function. Students then complete practice pages where they manipulate...
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One is Like a Copy Machine
In this multiplication instructional activity, students solve a set of 12 problems, multiply by 1, then solve 4 bonus problems with larger numbers. An answer key is given.
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Understand 'Take From''
In this subtraction learning exercise, students practice solving subtraction problems which use the "Take from" phrase. The problem will state "Take 4 from 5". Students solve this using the number line and then write the answer in the...
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Measure: Longer and Shorter
In this measuring worksheet, students solve four problems. Students study the pair of pictures in each problem and follow the directions to color the longer and shorter objects different colors. A ruler will not be needed. This page is...
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"Subtraction Bowling"
Students experience the math concept of subtraction without regrouping. They practice subtraction bowling to work on their basic subtraction skills. Each student demonstrates mastery of the addition and subtraction facts, the meaning of...
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Double Serving Lesson Plan
First graders add doubles numbers in number sentences. In this doubles numbers lesson plan, 1st graders list things that come in pairs, create doubles addition sentences, and solve riddles with doubles.
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Counting up to 20
In this counting practice worksheet, students solve 8 problems that require them to count the number of items pictured in 8 sets.
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Counting on Counting
Students recognize that counting tells how many objects are in the set irrespective of how they are arranged or the order in which they are counted. They solve problems involving one more or less to a given set using their knowledge of...
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Easy Addition
In this easy addition worksheet, students solve 4 simple picture/numeric problems, circling the correct answer beside each. Teacher notes are included on page 2.
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Year 1: Use the Subtraction Sign: Subtraction Facts to 10
in this subtraction activity, students solve ten problems in which numbers below 10 are subtracted. There is a number line on the page.
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Standard Addition of 4 Digits (2)
In this addition worksheet, students solve 12 problems in which four digit numbers are added with regrouping. The place value columns are marked but there are no examples.