A student worksheet for the button sorting activity, providing large, clear drawing areas for students to record their sorting results by color and then by a second attribute (shape/holes).
A three-page creative craft activity where students build a 'Measure Monster' and record its dimensions in inches, designed for kindergarten and supported for students with disabilities.
A set of four visual task cards for students to use during measurement activities, reinforcing the step-by-step process of using a ruler.
A structured student worksheet for measuring classroom objects with a ruler, featuring estimation boxes, actual measurement fields, and comparison prompts.
Instructional slides for measuring with a ruler, featuring step-by-step visuals for estimating, lining up at zero, and reading inch markings.
Teacher-facing lesson plan for standard measurement, including tiered support levels for students with moderate intellectual disabilities.
A curated list of store-bought board games for families, categorized by age and highlighting specific math skills like spatial reasoning and logic. Includes tips for simplifying complex games. Corrected inaccuracies and ensured single-page layout.
An activity guide for parents focused on using the Kindergarten Math Kit and common household items to support math learning. It includes detailed instructions for the 'Sleeping Bears' and 'Make 10 Go Fish' games demonstrated in the workshop. Workspace enlarged for counting bears. Delivery method for newsletters updated to ParentSquare app. Corrected instructions and added Math Snack content.
A parent handout focused on fostering positive math attitudes and a growth mindset at home, based on Stanford DREME research. Corrected spelling and layout to fit on one page with a space for parent notes. Hand-writing area spacing improved. Body text font size slightly increased for legibility.
An updated bridge handout for parents that illustrates the major mathematics goals for First Grade, using descriptive full sentences to explain addition types, place value, measurement, and geometry. Layout tightened to fit on a single page. Darkened footer for better contrast.
An updated parent handout outlining the major math focuses for Kindergarten, using more descriptive full sentences to explain counting, comparing groups, operations within 10, and geometry concepts. Layout tightened to fit on a single page. Now includes a mention of the zipper pouch math kit. Body text font size increased for legibility.
A revised 16:9 slide presentation for a Family Math Workshop, featuring updated demo games (Sleeping Bears, Make 10 Go Fish), a focus on the Kindergarten Math Kit (zipper pouch), and DREME-aligned advice on building positive math attitudes using full, professional sentences. Newsletter delivery method updated to ParentSquare app. Hierarchy issues and spacing overlap corrected. Contrast on kit cards improved. Title colors corrected.
A teacher's guide providing instructional strategies, high-energy games, and a suggested pacing guide for teaching numbers 50-100 to kindergarten students.
A comprehensive set of printable flashcards for numbers 50-100, featuring large, bold numerals with friendly colors and dashed cut-lines. Ideal for kindergarten number recognition and counting practice.
Additional station cards for Lessons 2 and 3, focusing on non-standard unit measuring and weight comparison using bags and scales.
A cut-and-paste worksheet for Lesson 3 where students sort heavy and light objects onto the correct sides of a balance scale.
Instructional slides for Lesson 3, demonstrating how weight affects a balance scale and engaging students with "hand scale" activities.
Teacher lesson plan for Lesson 3, exploring weight through tactile activities and the use of balance scales.
A cut-and-paste worksheet for Lesson 2 where students match the correct number of snap cubes to the length of various objects.
Instructional slides for Lesson 2, teaching the "No Gaps, No Overlaps, Straight Line" rules and providing a counting example with snap cubes.
Teacher lesson plan for Lesson 2, focusing on the mechanics of non-standard measurement and the three rules for accurate measuring.
Handheld-sized station cards for Lesson 1, guiding students through practical length and height comparison activities.
A kindergarten cut-and-paste worksheet for Lesson 1 where students sort flowers by height and worms by length.
Interactive instructional slides for Lesson 1, introducing length, height, and the baseline rule with vibrant visuals and classroom practice prompts.