YES! I am going to give you 10 of my favorite IEP goals in this blog post! I LOVE using adapted books in the classroom, and one of the number one questions I get about them is… “what are your IEP goals for them?”…. here’s the answer! The goals I will be sharing below are […]

We develop and use Adapted Books so that all children can engage and participate in their own unique way. "Mary Wore her Red Dress" is a wonderful book to use for your color unit. Children respond to the rhythm and repetition of the song, and there are many ways to personalize it. The accompanying literacy and math activities in this unit focus on vocabulary, counting and other readiness skills. ENJOY! Included: ADAPTED BOOK (color) -Laminate and velcro for a class interactive book PICTURE CARDS (color) -Use to sequence and retell the story -Copy 2 sets and use for matching games COMPREHENSION CARDS (color) -Allows children to answer questions both verbally and non-verbally -Laminate and reuse POCKET CHART ACTIVITY -Reviews color words clothing vocabulary 2 EMERGENT READERS -Read and color -Trace words, color, cut and paste CLASS BOOK COVER AND STUDENT SHEETS (b/w) -Use drawings or photos to make a class book 10 WORKSHEETS (b/w) -Color Words -Same and Different -Counting -Graphing -Fun Coloring Thank you for looking. We welcome your feedback. POLKA DOT POODLE

Make your math instruction time work for you with the help of Math Adapted Work Binders! Here's how they can make your teaching life easier!

Description Elevate your math wall with our Simple Brights Large Math Symbols. Adaptable for all grade levels, these oversized math operation symbols with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and equals have been designed using a trendy neon rainbow color palette to match our Simple Brights-themed Classroom Decor. Choose from two design options: one with carefully selected math keywords to aid students in identifying the proper operation, and the other without keywords for a clean, minimalist look. Simply print and display for instant accessibility or cut out for interactive use during lessons. $$ SAVE $$ and grab this resource in my Simple Brights Math Posters Bundle HERE! WHAT’S INCLUDED: Pre-made PDF - Print and go! Includes: 5 Math Symbols - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and equals (2 designs) Design 1 - with keywords Design 2 - without keywords If you like this, then I know you will LOVE: Simple Brights Classroom Decor Rainbow Brights English Posters Bundle Simple Brights Bulletin Board Lettering Pack  Spotty Brights Growth Mindset Display Spotty Brights Reading Group Organizers Like matchy, matchy?  Click here for more Simple Brights resources

Learning multiplication facts can be such a chore. Make multiplication for kids fun and engaging with this simple card game! Only takes 2 minutes to set up.

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I’m going to be honest here, Math was always my least favorite subject. I struggled with Math. I never could get the concepts quick enough before they moved onto the next. But teaching basic math, now that is something I have gotten get the hang of…. I LOVE teaching these skills! Take a look at how […]

These activities simplify memorizing multiplication facts AND developing a conceptual understanding of multiplication.

A Fun {and Easy} Math Game 24 comments math, math games, Popular Posts Today I am super excited to share one of my favorite partner math games with you! It's an oldie, but goodie. You know, one of those ideas that's passed on from teacher to teacher over the years (which is how I learned about it). It's called Walk the Plank. This game is super easy to set up and the kids love, love, love it! It is a great way to help students reinforce and practice their addition facts. And, it gives them more practice with following rules and working with others. Win, win! For this partner game you will need some paint sticks. I sent my hubby to Lowe's one day and they gave him about 10 (for free...even though he didn't buy any paint). Nice! Number each stick as shown. I recommend using the longer paint sticks. My first set was made with the shorter ones and while they did the job, the numbers were really squished together. You will also need some number cubes to match the numbers on your plank. Mine are numbered 5 through 10. I used blank wooden cubes and simply numbered them with a Sharpie. Easy peasy! To play, the students will need two number cubes. As you can see, the two players will also need some linking cubes. Each player places an individual cube next to each of the numbers on the plank. They will need 11 linking cubes each. Note: you could use any small object as a game piece. To play, Player 1 rolls the number cubes and adds their two numbers together. So, let's say that Player 1 (yellow cubes) rolls a 6 and a 7. They would add these numbers together and get a sum of 13. Player 1 would then take the cube next to the number 13 on Player 2's side (purple cubes). That's what the kids love. They get to take the other player's game pieces! Play continues in this fashion until one player collects all of the other player's cubes. It starts getting tricky near the end because the students only have a few numbers left on the plank and they can't control what they roll. But, guess what, each time they roll they are practicing their math facts. They are learning without even realizing it. It's the best!! The numbers shown above work for my second graders, but maybe you'd like to differentiate. Go for it! You can label your plank and cubes with whatever numbers you want! You could also use dice and number your plank from 2 to 12 (or 3 to 18 if you want to use three dice). For those of you who like things bulleted out for easy reference (that would be me), here's the info again. :) Materials needed to play: 1 paint stick 2 number cubes/dice (or even 3 dice depending upon the type of plank you make) 11-16 unifix/linking cubes per player (players need different color cubes), depending upon which plank you are using To play: Each player lines their cubes along the plank, aligning them with the numbers written on the plank Player 1 rolls the number cubes/dice and adds them together and then removes the OTHER player's cube next to that number Player 2 does the same Players take turns adding together their numbers and removing the OTHER player's cubes The first player to collect all of the other player's cubes is the winner! I hope your students enjoy this game as much as mine do! DON'T FORGET IT: PIN IT! Share It:

This is a great way to assess your students' number sense/number line skills, as well as their ability to cooperate in a group. Perfect for middle school!

Combine music and math in a composing activity for kids.

This year I have been part of our Math PD team and it has really made in impact in my classroom. While my students are still working on many basic skills, I’ve been able to get some great insight into where we should be going and let me tell you, they’re flying! Check out these ... Read More about 4 Tips for Building Math Fluency

In this blog post I will share with you some ideas on how you can use money to introduce decimals. You will also find a free printable you can use during guided math groups to compare decimals. The Standards Below are the standards that are covered in the following activities. 4.NF.7 – I can compare two […]

A fun, processed based Fibonacci art project for kids. Great for S.T.E.A.M. learning at home or at school.

Monopoly is a game familiar to everyone around the world but this version has teachers super excited. This version uses Math strategies to take you around the board. This game is aimed at 7+ years…

I love incorporating games into math as much as possible. Who doesn't love playing games, right?! But the problem with games is that they often require quite a bit of prep work for us teachers. I've been trying to come up with some that require little to no preparation to use. I'm so excited to

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These fun math games are perfect for making math seem more like fun and less like work! Great for at home fun, classrooms, and more!

This exciting equivalent fractions game is a twist on the classic "Spoons" game. Learn how to play and get your FREE equivalent fractions cards to use in your classroom!

Subitizing is a key part of developing strong math skills. Here are a variety of games you can play with your children to help them develop these skills.

This is one of my favorite games to build math fact fluency. If you're not familiar with Shut The Box and it's many variations, you are going to want to tune in (and snag it for FREE at the end!)

Do your kids dread practicing their addition facts? Try Knockout! A fun addition game to help your child learn the facts without tears.

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The last two components of my math block are the math lesson and lesson assessment. I use the 5-E lesson model to teach new math content. I like the 5-E model because it allows the students to explore and discover the content on their own before I provide additional information and strategies. The 5-E model also allows me to facilitate the lesson through questioning and assess the students' understanding throughout the lesson through my observations. While I regularly plan my lessons using this format, I have found it necessary to adapt the format to fit the needs of my students. With that in mind, I will add that this lesson format may take me more than one day to complete and I sometimes complete several explore and explain cycles before getting to the Elaboration stage. It all depends on the students! I have included the lesson format below along with a description of each of the five Es and activity ideas that can be used to address each component.

Adapting new learning and practicing well are the prime strategies one should focus on overcoming learning disabilities, such as dyscalculia. Intervention-focused learning programs prepared by special educators play a pivotal role as well. Usually, this involves several activities to practice. Making topics more interactive is one of them. Practicing

Adapted Books provide an opportunity for all learners to engage and participate in their own unique way. Children will enjoy and learn from interacting with the story using visual symbols to reinforce comprehension and vocabulary skills. Other materials include comprehension, vocabulary, math and readiness activities. This resource works well for group instruction, IEP time, story bins, and substitute plans. Included: IS YOUR MAMA A LLAMA? ADAPTED BOOK (color)] Interactive...Use to retell the story with simple language and visual symbols Read to laminate and velcro PICTURE CARDS (color) Review vocabulary and comprehension Use for sequencing, matching, and memory games COMPREHENSION (color) Answer with verbal or non-verbal response EMERGENT READER (b/w) Cut and paste 12 WORKSHEETS Comprehension Counting Tracing Same and Different Coloring Thank you for taking a look. We welcome your feedback. POLKA DOT POODLE

Kids will learn math skills with this bug themed activity. The FREE printable comes with bug jars and number leaves for fun and learning.

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This printable Multiplication Strategies Mat helps students clearly see the important relationships between multiplication strategies.