Ten frames flash cards for numbers 0 through 10 make a really helpful resource for young children building number sense. If you have a child just starting out with math in preschool or kindergarten, I imagine you may have come across ten frames. Ten frames are a fantastic, visual way to … [Read more...] about Ten Frames Flash Cards (free PDF printable)
Kindergarten and Grade 1
Marvellous math manipulatives for preschool, kindergarten and beyond
Math manipulatives. They're so important for children learning math, but what are they and which ones do you really need? This post will tell you just that! Step into any good math classroom and you should find lots of math manipulatives available for children to get their hands on. When … [Read more...] about Marvellous math manipulatives for preschool, kindergarten and beyond
Place value penguins (math craft and more!)
A fun, hands-on introduction to tens and ones with these jolly place value penguins! It's safe to say that penguins are very popular in our house. According to my children, they are the most excellent creature on the planet and because of this, we look out for penguin-themed anything and … [Read more...] about Place value penguins (math craft and more!)
Place Value Task Cards for TENS and ONES
Help your child explore 2-digit numbers with these place value task cards for tens and ones Place value. Of all the math topics children study in school, it's a pretty crucial one to spend some time on. After all, it's really important that children have a good understanding of how … [Read more...] about Place Value Task Cards for TENS and ONES
Place value puzzles (for 2-digit numbers)
These self-correcting math puzzles are fun way to practise place value (and they make a nice change from worksheets too) It's no secret that I'm a big fan of math puzzles. They're a fun, hands-on way to practise and revise math topics. And the great news? Most children seem to really … [Read more...] about Place value puzzles (for 2-digit numbers)
Valentine number puzzles for 1-20
Help your child develop counting skills and build number sense this Valentine's Day with these fun heart-shaped puzzles Looking for some fun math activities for your child (or students) this Valentine's Day? These Valentine number puzzles should fit the bill. They're fun, hands-on, and are … [Read more...] about Valentine number puzzles for 1-20