Condensed task cards with 12 cards per level on a single page, providing a consistent layout across all four difficulty levels (0, 1, 2, and 3).
A hands-on sorting activity featuring large pizza cards and a sorting mat to help students physically categorize 'whole', 'half', and 'fourth' fractions.
A teacher facilitation guide containing learning objectives, discussion prompts, common misconceptions, and differentiation strategies for teaching tape diagrams.
An introductory presentation for teaching tape diagrams, featuring visual explanations of their purpose and a step-by-step example of a comparison model.
A practice worksheet where students apply tape diagram steps to solve word problems, featuring dedicated space for drafting diagrams, writing equations, and formulating final sentences.
A visual guide showing different types of tape diagram models for addition, subtraction, and comparison word problems, highlighting where the unknown value is placed.
A set of four half-page reference cards that walk students through the step-by-step process of building a tape diagram to solve word problems with unknowns.
Compact math vocabulary cards (Addition and Ten Frame) designed to fit two-per-page on 8.5x11 paper for easy printing and classroom display.
Updated teacher guide with color-coded instruction (Red/Yellow for Level 1, Blue/Pink for Level 2, Green/Purple for Level 3) to match the slide deck and task cards. Now includes Level 0 for 1:1 correspondence.
Updated task cards using identical bug shapes in different colors (Red/Yellow for Level 1, Blue/Pink for Level 2) with organized grid layouts for high sums to maintain consistency and reduce cognitive load. Now includes Level 0 for 1:1 correspondence and Level 3 for sums up to 30.
Durable activity mats designed for lamination, featuring large ten frames and clear addition sentence templates for use with physical counters and dry-erase markers. Now includes a 30-spot "Super Garden Bed" mat for advanced learners.