Young scholars will learn about teen numbers by understanding the base-ten structure of teen numbers. They will fill-in a 10-frame and a blank equation as they complete the activity. Worksheet included.

Students will practice counting, adding, and writing numerals with this activity. This would be an ideal independent activity for centers. An example of student work is included.

Students will compare the length and weight of several pairs of objects to learn that weight and length are separate measurable attributes, and not always related.

The objective of this game is for students to find and identify shapes by going on a scavenger hunt. Students go to the assigned area with a blank paper with 6 empty slots. When the student finds a shape they can copy it onto their paper...

This activity tests the student's understanding of patterns. The teacher will read a pattern and the student will find the row or column that contains each sequence. Example included.

Students will take part in a scavenger hunt for shapes. Teachers will hide numbered, pre-cut shapes around the classroom. Students will hunt for the shapes with a blank paper with 6 empty slots. When the student finds a shape they will...

Students work in pairs and take turns drawing two cards. These cards have pictures of different shapes. The students are asked to describe what is similar or different between the two shapes. This type of task lays the foundation for the...

Learners will play "Go Fish" using teen numbers to practice identifying these numbers.

The teacher will prepare number lines for the students to trace. These number lines can be taped to the desk to be used for number recognition, sequencing, counting, "number forward", and "number backward" activities. An example is...

Pairs of students will compare 3 quantities and order them from least to greatest. Students will select a pre-filled baggie and sort and count the contents. They will then arrange each group in order from least to most. This activity can...

The teacher will show the class two groups of objects or drawings of objects for the students to compare using greater than/less than language. Students will discuss in pairs how they know which number is greater or less than the other...

The teacher reads "The Napping House" to the class, stopping each time a person or animal gets into the bed so the students can add a counter to the ten-frame. Ten-Frame printable is included.

This activity gives students practice counting for meaning using unifix cubes or snap cubes. Students will count the number of unifix cubes then match the rod up to the correct number on a number line. Extension activities are included.

The objective of this lesson is to gain automaticity counting to 100 and to establish the importance of multiples of ten. This activity can be done several times a day as it is quick and requires no materials.

This is a good small group/pairs activity to practice counting. Each student grabs two handfuls of counters and counts them. The student then draws and records the quantity on a student-recording sheet (example included). Student...

This card game reinforces number identification and sequencing and is conducive to small groups/centers. The students will need a deck of playing cards including some of the face cards. Instructions and variations for play are included.

Students will play this Bingo by covering numbers that "come after" the number shown. Students will take turns drawing a number card, stating the number after and placing his/her counter on that number on the game board. The first...

This active counting game gets the kids up and moving! Students form a circle and start counting around the circle one by one until the last number (chosen ahead of time by the teacher) in the sequence is reached. When the last number is...

This activity will test how quickly students can count objects. The teacher will assemble a variety of groups of objects in a few different forms (examples included). Students will race against the clock to sort the groups of objects...

Young scholars will practice counting and number identification with this activity which can be good for a math center. The teacher gives students the counting mat and many small objects to count with. Young scholars will read the...

Students will practice counting with this small group activity - great for math stations! The teacher will pre-fill goodie bags with counting objects. Students count the objects, record the number on the post-it note and stick the...

The most important factor in teaching counting is that children count things that matter to them, and that they practice often. This site gives various examples of how to incorporate counting into your classroom on a daily basis by...

Students will make their best guesses as to how many marbles are in a bag. After recording 4-5 guesses, the teacher writes the number representing the total on the board, and the students then help sort their guesses into less than,...

This activity assesses rather students know how to correctly write numerals. The teacher will ask students to write the number that is spoken. Extra tips for this activity are included.