Learning math is so much more fun when it involves playing games. Following the rules of the classic game Memory, young mathematicians flip over two cards at a time as they look for numbers whose sum or difference is equal to the value...

Developing fluency with basic addition and subtraction is fundamental to the success of all young mathematicians. This four-day lesson series begins with learners using ten-frames and hundreds charts to recognize patterns when adding and...

Students discover shapes on a playground. In this guided reading lesson, students discover new vocabulary words related to shapes as they read Shapes Where We Play. In small groups, students use picture clues and one to one matching to...

Help young mathematicians build a solid understanding of division with this base ten block activity. With the help of these popular math manipulatives, children model different math problems in order to reinforce the...

Students construct number sentences. In this computation lesson, students participate in a game using four numbers to make the number 24.

Extend percent understandings to include percents less than one and greater than 100. A great instructional activity has pupils build upon their knowledge of percents from sixth grade. They convert between fractions, decimals, and...

Transition young mathematicians from using repeated addition to multiplication with this fun, hands-on activity. Using manipulatives and the included game board, students work in pairs modeling repeated addition problems before...

Second graders read poetry and build their vocabulary through use of the puppet Geo George.

Students interact with math terminology in preparation for standardized assessment. In this math terminology and online storybook lesson plan, students create their own booklets of math terms based on each letter of the alphabet. Over...

Second graders participate in Math-Eze activities to comprehend word problems. In this word problem lesson, 2nd graders recognize why a hexagon is the best shape for a beehive. Students calculate how far bees must travel to find 2 lbs....

Teach about properties properly. Individuals investigate the commutative and identity properties for both addition and multiplication. They see that the properties hold true for all values by using substitution to test out several examples.

Students investigate basic mathematical properties to solve multiplication and division problems. They solve word problems that are part of the activity. Students are required to give written or oral justification for how they solve each...