A high-energy introductory lesson for Pre-K students to identify circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, and ovals through movement, video, and hands-on play.
A collection of spring-themed math activities focusing on addition and subtraction within 5 using visual supports like touch-points and pictures. Includes a collaborative partner game to reinforce skills through play.
A fun introduction to basic shapes through tracing and recognition activities.
A daily spiral review of priority Kindergarten math standards, designed to be visually engaging and accessible for students to view during breakfast or morning routines.
Advanced subtraction practice using numbers up to 10. Students master the concept of taking away through visual problems and number line counting.
Introducing subtraction by 'taking away' items from a group of 5 or less. Visual cross-outs help students see the remaining quantity.
Expanding addition skills to sums up to 10. Students use a variety of icons and color-coding to solve larger addition problems and use number lines for support.
Introducing the concept of addition using visual groups and colors for sums up to 5. Students use icons to see how two small groups become one larger group.
A fun introduction to the numbers 1-10 through matching and visual recognition. Students use color-coded cards to connect numerals with sets of objects.
A hands-on numeracy lesson for Pre-K students focused on counting 1-5 and one-to-one correspondence through a playful puppy picnic theme. Students use visual mats and 'treat' manipulatives to fulfill specific orders for their puppy friends.
A quick 15-minute warm-up activity where students practice one-to-one correspondence by counting school-themed objects. The lesson is scaffolded with three levels of difficulty, ranging from numbers 1-5 to numbers up to 30.
A bear-themed file folder game designed for differentiated morning warm-ups, focusing on one-to-one correspondence (1-5) and number comparison (up to 20).
A comprehensive review of numerals 1-5, focusing on rapid identification and matching names to shapes through a 'scavenger hunt' format.
Introduction to the numeral 5, focusing on its unique shape and five touch-points using 'high-five' analogies and bird imagery.
Discovering the numeral 4, teaching its straight lines and four distinct touch-points with a friendly frog theme.
Exploring the numeral 3, focusing on its identifying features and the three touch-points in a 'magic' themed lesson.
Introduction to the numeral 2, emphasizing its curved shape and the two touch-points through interactive storytelling.
Introduction to the numeral 1, focusing on its name, shape, and value using touch-point imagery and sky-writing scripts.
A final consolidation and assessment lesson where students demonstrate their counting skills to earn their 'Master Bug Scout' badge.
A review lesson focusing on subitizing and counting mixed groups of butterflies up to 10.
Mastering the full ten-frame by helping bees fill their hive with 10 drops of nectar.
Practicing counting from 1 to 8 using a beetle-themed grid and focusing on stable order counting.
Expand counting skills to 5 using a five-frame (top half of a ten-frame) and friendly garden flies.
Introduce the concept of one-to-one correspondence by counting 1, 2, and 3 insect friends. Focus on pointing to each object once.
A high-energy lesson that uses rhyming movement words and visual prompts to teach students how to correctly form numbers 1 through 9. Includes a presentation with drawing animations, a song sheet for motor memory, and a practice worksheet.
A foundational numeracy lesson focusing on numbers 1-10 through 1-to-1 correspondence and hands-on counting activities. Students practice matching sets of objects to numerals in a fun ninja-themed environment.
Foundational tools for assessing student levels and planning instruction based on California Power Standards across grades K-5.
A hands-on 20-minute session focusing on one-to-one correspondence, stopping at a target number, and comparing quantities using counting bears or cubes.
A comprehensive assessment package for 1st Grade mathematics based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, including an observation checklist and a teacher's task guide for conducting the assessment.
A comprehensive assessment package for Pre-K mathematics based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, including an observation checklist and a teacher's task guide for conducting the assessment.
A comprehensive set of counting task cards focusing on identical items up to 20, designed for children with autism using clear visuals and predictable layouts across four high-interest themes: bugs, animals, trucks, and cars.
The final stage of the Pond Patrol Academy, where students demonstrate mastery of counting and representing numbers from 1 to 20. This lesson focuses on accuracy with larger sets and fluidly moving between numerals and quantities.
A toolkit for RSP teachers to transform a scope and sequence into a functional daily curriculum. Includes instructional frameworks, diagnostic tools, and planning templates specifically designed for multi-grade math intervention.