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M&M Graphing

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Youngsters sort M & M's by color. They graph the M&M's by color on a graph. This classic lesson is a wonderful way to introduce the concept and technique of graphing to young mathematicians. Pairs of kids can make up their own...
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Yummy Math

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young mathematicians use bags of Skittles to help them gain practice in graphing and organizing data. They work in pairs, and after they have counted and organized their Skittles, they access a computer program which allows them to print...
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Peanut Math

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
I really like this clever lesson plan on using peanuts to help facilitate the learning of addition and subtraction for your young mathematicians. Youngsters use peanuts as "counters" for a variety of math problems that include greater...
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Kernel Count!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Here is an impressive and thorough lesson on estimation. Young mathematicians estimate how many kernels of popcorn can fit in a tablespoon, then how many tablespoons of kernels can fit in a baby food jar. The popcorn is then popped. All...
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Ohio Department of Education

Describing and Creating Plane Figures - Grade One

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Young mathematicians draw, create, and describe different shapes using triangles. They discuss attributes of the original and created shapes. Pupils classify the created shapes and draw and write in mathematics journals to communicate...
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Math Drills

Valentine's Day Ordering and Comparing (B)

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Discover this Valentine's Day-themed worksheet where young mathematicians answer word problems using data tables.
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Curated OER

Two-Digit Addition: No Regrouping (B)

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young mathematicians practice adding two-digit numbers without regrouping. The worksheet includes 100 problems and an answer key.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Wheels All Around

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Budding mathematicians explore the concept of skip counting. They practice skip counting as they use it to determine the number of wheels that come to school at 3 different times throughout the day. They also create a data graph to show...
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Magnificent Measurement

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young mathematicians investigate measurement. They engage in activities involving length, volume, weight, area, and time using standard and non-standard units of measure. The seven part instructional activity includes problem solving,...
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Statistics and Probablility

For Teachers K - 2nd
Statistics and Probability are all about collecting, organizing, and interpreting data. Young learners use previously collected data and construct a picture graph of the data on poster board. This stellar lesson should lead to...
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Estimate How Many Seeds Are In a Fruit or Vegetable

For Teachers K - 4th
Help mathematicians estimate how many seeds are in a given vegetable or fruit. They are divided into pairs and estimate the amount of seeds in a whole fruit without seeing the inside. They then cut the fruit or vegetable in half and...
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Calendar Year Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 3rd
How many days are in a leap year? Years in a century? Get your mathematicians applying their skills to everyday life with this calendar math learning exercise. Ten questions prompt students to think about various time increments. The...
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Counting Rabbits

For Students Pre-K - 2nd Standards
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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Applied Science: Exploring Shapes in Nature

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Explore geometry with your young mathematicians! First, have them color in different two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes. Then take them on a walk around the classroom. Can they identify different shapes using the target...
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Subtraction: Take away and find the difference

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Subtraction, take away, and compare the difference are the topics of this comprehensive presentation. Budding mathematicians will count balls, then watch as they are taken away. They will then view two sets of balls and compare the...
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Subtraction shortcuts and Tips

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Subtraction techniques, shortcuts, and tips are the focus of this presentation. Young mathematicians follow along as the slides go through the steps necessary to correctly borrow and regroup when subtracting. Students practice their...
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Relations and Graphs

For Teachers 2nd
Here is a simple, yet clever lesson on how to teach the important concepts of greater than, less than, and equal to. Pupils write their names down on grid paper - one letter per box. They compare their names and find a name that is...
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US Mint

Coin Connections

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Help young mathematicians make cents out of the US currency system with this two-part math lesson. Children first learn the names and values for each type of coin, before learning to count and compare the values of coins using the...
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Trading Faces

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
The game of "Trading Faces" is the focus of this clever math lesson. Your mathematicians use addition to determine the values of different coin combinations by playing the game. Everything you need to implement the game, and the lesson,...
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Sequence of Numbers

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Reinforcing the math terms, "before," "between," and "after," is the focus of this math PowerPoint. Young mathematicians must fill in the missing number in a sequence of numbers shown on each slide. This presentation should provide...
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Get Ready For Problem Solving Strategies

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Problem solving strategies are the focus of this math PowerPoint. Young mathematicians are introduced to the TAKS problem solving model, then practice by completing 38 slides filled with practice problems. Drawing pictures of the...
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Rounding

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
The two rules of rounding are expertly-covered in this math PowerPoint. Young mathematicians are instructed to look at the number to the right of the place value they must round to. If the number is 0-4, the number stays the same. If the...
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Multiplication and Division - Rules to Help!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Introduce mathematicians to multiplication and division and how they are related. This brightly-colored, bold-font PowerPoint breaks down the concepts for first-timers. A page each is dedicated to multiplying by 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, and 10,...
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Shirley Sides

Math Flash: Fractions II Red

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
A rather simple presentation on identifying equivalent fractions awaits your young mathematicians. Each slide has a piece of pie that's been divided into equal parts, but one of the parts has been further divided into a different...

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