Number Operations

A hands-on lesson focused on counting quantities up to 13 and using the terms 'more' and 'less' to compare groups of objects. Students will practice visual estimation, precise counting, and basic mathematical comparison symbols.

A high-contrast, animal-themed lesson focusing on identifying numbers 1-30 and mastering one-to-one correspondence through engaging visual counting exercises.

A sweet introduction to identifying and counting coins. Students visit a virtual candy shop, learn to recognize pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, and use their own 'coin purses' to buy treats.

A hands-on counting unit where students explore garden-themed visuals to master numbers up to 20 through interactive slides, a file folder game, and task cards.

An interactive math lesson for early learners focusing on counting up to 10 and one-to-one correspondence using a charming bird-themed field notebook aesthetic. Students will practice counting birds as they land on wires through modeling, hands-on activities, and independent practice.

A 5-day homework series focused on one-to-one correspondence, comparing quantities, and number identification through daily household scavenger hunts.

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 final consolidation and assessment lesson where students demonstrate their counting skills to earn their 'Master Bug Scout' badge.

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.

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.

A hands-on lesson where students explore visual patterns using picnic-themed items to build early algebraic thinking skills. Students identify, extend, and create their own sequences using fruits, snacks, and picnic gear.

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.

A 5-day homework series focused on one-to-one correspondence, comparing quantities, and number identification through daily household scavenger hunts.

Foundational tools for assessing student levels and planning instruction based on California Power Standards across grades K-5.

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.

The second stage of our pond patrol training, where students tackle the tricky 'teen' numbers from 11 to 20. This lesson introduces ten-frames and the concept of 'ten and some more' to help students visualize and master larger quantities.

A deep dive into the theoretical physics of infinite resistor networks, focusing on superposition and Green's functions to calculate equivalent resistance.

An introductory lesson on basic addition for early learners, using dinosaur-themed visuals to teach simple sums like 1+1.

The first step in our pond counting journey, focusing on mastering numbers 1-10 through one-to-one correspondence and simple number recognition. Students will practice counting ducks in the pond and representing small quantities.

A hands-on lesson for K-1 students to identify, extend, and create 2D shape patterns with three levels of differentiated activity mats.

A foundational lesson exploring the temporal concepts of 'before' and 'after' using numbers and everyday sequences to build early math and logic skills.

An engaging Pre-K lesson that combines foundational math skills with artistic exploration. Students will practice counting, sorting by color and shape, and creating simple patterns using crayons, blocks, and stamps.

A high-energy math and rhythm lesson where Pre-K students use their own bodies to count, identify patterns, and follow rhythmic sequences.

A foundational math lesson for Pre-K and Kindergarten focusing on the patterns within numbers 0-19. Students will explore one-to-one correspondence through a physical number line activity and a visual number grid video.

A fun, interactive lesson for Pre-K students to explore and predict simple patterns using video, movement, and hands-on coloring.

Students use colored shape manipulatives to create AB and ABB patterns. They focus on predicting what shape comes next based on the established rule.

Learners engage in a classic paint-blot or paper-folding activity. They create symmetric art by folding paper in half, applying paint, and unfolding it to reveal a balanced image.

Students use safety mirrors to explore the concept of symmetry by completing half-shapes and seeing how one side matches the other.

Moving beyond simple alternation, students are introduced to more complex sequences like long-short-short or red-blue-green using linking cubes. They practice building these new structures guided by visual cue cards.

Students will explore the concepts of big, medium, and small by comparing various objects in the museum exhibits, promoting vocabulary development and visual discrimination.

An introduction to simple addition by combining groups of museum objects, focusing on the concept of 'putting together' using visual aids and tactile play scenarios.

Students will practice identifying and counting numbers 1-10 using common items found in a play museum setting, such as grocery items, toy cars, and house windows.

A 50-minute professional development session for K-6 educators focusing on number sense, the visual number line (positive and negative), real-world applications, and the 8 IL Mathematical Practices.

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 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.

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 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.

A visual, color-coded addition resource designed for non-readers to practice sums up to 10 using tactile manipulatives and clear visual cues.

A visual, color-coded addition resource designed for non-readers to practice sums up to 10 using tactile manipulatives and clear visual cues.

A visual, color-coded addition resource designed for non-readers to practice sums up to 10 using tactile manipulatives and clear visual cues.

A playful introduction to adding two one-digit numbers using hungry monsters and their favorite snacks. Students move from counting objects to understanding addition sentences.

Students will explore the concepts of big, medium, and small by comparing various objects in the museum exhibits, promoting vocabulary development and visual discrimination.

An introduction to simple addition by combining groups of museum objects, focusing on the concept of 'putting together' using visual aids and tactile play scenarios.

Students will practice identifying and counting numbers 1-10 using common items found in a play museum setting, such as grocery items, toy cars, and house windows.

A daily routine lesson for morning circle and daily work, reinforcing garden themes, calendar skills, and social-emotional awareness.

Students explore the numbers 1 through 5 using visual supports and hands-on matching activities to build one-to-one correspondence.

A hands-on lesson focused on counting quantities up to 13 and using the terms 'more' and 'less' to compare groups of objects. Students will practice visual estimation, precise counting, and basic mathematical comparison symbols.

A high-contrast, animal-themed lesson focusing on identifying numbers 1-30 and mastering one-to-one correspondence through engaging visual counting exercises.

A sweet introduction to identifying and counting coins. Students visit a virtual candy shop, learn to recognize pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, and use their own 'coin purses' to buy treats.

A hands-on counting unit where students explore garden-themed visuals to master numbers up to 20 through interactive slides, a file folder game, and task cards.

A collection of hands-on math center materials designed to build 1:1 correspondence and numeral-to-quantity matching for numbers 1-10, featuring vibrant colors, geometric shapes, and tasty snacks.

An interactive math lesson for early learners focusing on counting up to 10 and one-to-one correspondence using a charming bird-themed field notebook aesthetic. Students will practice counting birds as they land on wires through modeling, hands-on activities, and independent practice.

A 50-minute professional development session for K-6 educators focusing on number sense, the visual number line (positive and negative), real-world applications, and the 8 IL Mathematical Practices.

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 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 5-day homework series focused on one-to-one correspondence, comparing quantities, and number identification through daily household scavenger hunts.