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Roots of Action: How Kids Learn to Take Initiative and Overcome Challenges
Learning to take initiative is a behavior that helps kids navigate their lives with courage and optimism. This article provides insights into how children learn to take initiative. Parents and teachers are key mentors in the process. A...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding and Subtracting Three or More Numbers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to solve word problems using both addition and subtraction. The video is followed by additional practice problems.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Addition and Subtraction: Without Regrouping
Solve word problems with addition and subtraction without regrouping. Then test your knowledge.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Math Man Jr.
Math Man Jr. is an elementary activity to practice addition and subtraction math facts. Solve math problems and avoid the ghosts! Fun for children of all ages!
ABCya
Ab Cya: Gobble Squabble
Gobble Squabble is a Thanksgiving activity to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and division math facts! Solve math problems and avoid the hungry chefs. Gobble gobble!
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Six Is the Sum
You will probably want to make a list to figure out the solution to this problem. There are teacher notes and the solution right at this one page website.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Fishy Math Number Sentences
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students may draw pictures with the pen tool to help solve the word problems.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Counting Money
In this multi-level game, students count money up to one hundred dollars.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Divide It Out!
On this one page website sharpen your logic and basic division fact skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Other
Nearpod: Addition & Subtraction Within 20
In this lesson on addition and subtraction within 20, 1st graders learn how to solve addition and subtraction story problems by finding clue words. Adding three addends is also taught in this lesson.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Two Digit Addition With Regrouping
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart will help the second grade student review three digit place value and comparing numbers. It has a helpful work mat for teaching two digit addition with regrouping. Students will learn how...
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: My Sound Is the Best! [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, young scholars will use music as an impetus for stating and supporting opinions. They will compose an opinion poster based on a narrative about a train using percussion instruments. This will involve group...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Amazing Appetites
In this activity, students learn to count and solve original word problems. They learn to add by combining sets and subtract when removing the set. They use manipulatives to reflect the reasoning used in problem solving.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 1.oa \$20 Dot Map
In this lesson plan, 1st graders are given a graphic of a map and are to use addition and subtraction to solve the word problem.
Doina Popovici
Math Play: Money Game: Counting Money
Students solve money word problems and count correct change to answer the questions.
PE Central
Pe Central: K 2 Pe Lesson Ideas: Jumping Numbers
Practice jumping and landing with both of their feet in this gym-class activity, which requires students to solve simple math problems. Materials required include: hoops, cards, dice, jump ropes, cones, music, and worksheets.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Math Magic
Comprehensive site of MS Word files that are easy to download which increase problem solving skills using technology in the classroom.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Math Magic
Comprehensive site of MS Word files that are easy to download which increase problem solving skills using technology in the classroom.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Let Math Begin With Addition
This introductory addition lesson, explores the relationship between adding and number patterns using a number pyramid designed by mathematician Carl Gauss. A short lesson with interesting facts and links to related games for practicing...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Journals Boost Real Learning
Discover how writing in a journal can boost your students reading skills when you read this article. This article sites ways to integrate writing with teaching math skills.
Read Works
Read Works: Classify and Categorize 1st Grade Unit
[Free Registration/Login Required] A three-lesson unit on classifying and categorizing through which students learn how to sort items into two and three categories and explain how each group is classified. Finally, students categorize...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Close to 20
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides additional practice in number relationships and in solving computation and number problems.
Other
Laura Candler: Sylverster and the Magic Pebble Activities [Pdf]
Lesson plan utilizing cooperative learning for use with the book Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig. Includes printable word-sort cards and discussion question cards.