This post will give you the low-down on hundreds charts - what they are and why they're useful! A hundreds chart is a staple in any kindergarten classroom. Why? Because it's a fantastic tool for learning numbers to 100, developing counting skills and building number sense. Wondering what … [Read more...] about What is a hundreds chart and why use one? (Plus free printable charts)
Kindergarten and Grade 1
What are ten frames? (And how they help your child make sense of numbers)
Ten frames are so helpful to young children beginning to build number sense. This post will tell you why! If you're a parent of a small child who is learning math at preschool or kindergarten, you may have come across ten frames. For many parents this may be a new term that you've not heard … [Read more...] about What are ten frames? (And how they help your child make sense of numbers)
Ten frame math game (freebie!)
Fun 2-player ten frame math game. Just download, print and you're ready to play! If you've got a young child learning math in pre-k or kindergarten, you may well have come across ten frames. Ten frames are brilliant. They are, as the name suggests, a rectangular 2 x 5 frame made up of … [Read more...] about Ten frame math game (freebie!)
Butterfly numbers 1 to 10
Young children will love this cheery butterfly numbers activity, great for building number sense. I get SO happy when, in March, I start to hear the drip drip drip of the snow and ice melting off the roof. It means we can say a big 'see ya later' to winter and welcome in the spring. Woop … [Read more...] about Butterfly numbers 1 to 10
Crocodile Numbers: a fun, hands-on resource for comparing numbers to 20
These crocodile number cards and worksheets are a fun and engaging way for kindergarten-aged children to work on comparing numbers. So I must admit that this 'Crocodile numbers' resource is one of my favourites. Not only are the jolly crocodile characters always a winner, but these number … [Read more...] about Crocodile Numbers: a fun, hands-on resource for comparing numbers to 20
‘Under the Sea’ Number Cards for 1 to 10
Bright and cheery underwater-themed number cards for the numbers 1 to 10. Great for classroom display or for small group work Today's post is about number cards - 'under the sea' themed number cards, no less! Number cards are great for displaying in your preschool or kindergarten classroom. … [Read more...] about ‘Under the Sea’ Number Cards for 1 to 10