One-to-one correspondence, numeral identification, and comparison of quantities using terms like greater than or less than. Establishes the foundation for numerical literacy and early arithmetic operations.
Engaging visual slides to introduce the Bug Hunt activity. Explains the "mission," reviews target numbers (0-20), and clearly displays the color code for the class to see.
A teacher's answer key for the Bug Hunt Pixel Art activity, showing the final ladybug image. Includes teacher tips and differentiation strategies.
A color-by-number pixel art worksheet where students identify numbers 0-20 to reveal a hidden ladybug image. Includes a clear color key and garden-themed design.
A detailed teacher guide for the Monster Munch game, including learning objectives, setup instructions, and gameplay variations for differentiation.
Printable number cards (1-20) to be used with the Monster Munch game if a 20-sided die is unavailable. features thick borders for easy cutting.
A vibrant, monster-themed 'Roll and Cover' game board where students identify and cover numbers 1-20. Designed for use with a 20-sided die or draw cards.
A memory match game featuring the numbers 1-10 with color-coded pairs matching numeral words to finger-counting hand visuals. Fixed page breaks and emoji representations.
Morning worksheet for Friday, focusing on tracing the number 5, counting pink flowers, and daily SEL check-in. Improved contrast and layout for printing.
Morning worksheet for Thursday, focusing on tracing the number 4, counting ladybugs, and daily SEL check-in. Improved contrast and layout for printing.
Morning worksheet for Wednesday, focusing on tracing the number 3, counting butterflies, and daily SEL check-in. Improved contrast and layout for printing.
Morning worksheet for Tuesday, focusing on tracing the number 2, counting bees, and daily SEL check-in. Improved contrast and layout for printing.
Morning worksheet for Monday, focusing on tracing the number 1, counting sunflowers, and daily SEL check-in. Improved contrast and layout for printing.
A garden-themed morning circle slide deck featuring welcome songs (with embedded YouTube videos), calendar activities, weather and season checks, and social-emotional check-ins. Updated for better contrast and teacher usability.
A student-facing assessment sheet for numbers 1-5, featuring count-and-circle tasks and matching exercises using garden-themed visuals.
A vibrant, high-contrast slide deck for teaching numbers 1-5 with garden-themed visuals, designed to support one-to-one correspondence and group counting.
A teacher-facing resource providing instructional tips, accommodation strategies, and implementation ideas for the Counting Garden materials.
A modified cut-and-paste counting worksheet with large emojis and high-contrast numerals to help students identify and match quantities 1-5.
A cut-and-paste worksheet where students count dots on flower petals and match them to the corresponding numbered flower center (1-5).
A visual reference mat for numbers 1-5 with large numerals, number words, and corresponding garden-themed icons to support one-to-one correspondence.
A teacher's answer key for the Count the Herd worksheet, featuring precise SVG-rendered matching lines, circled correct answers, and instructional teaching tips—all on a single page.
A teacher answer key for the updated Snack Showdown Exit Ticket, providing correct counts (within 15) and multiple-choice answers. Includes a mastery guide for counting and comparing three categories.
A print-ready exit ticket for the Snack Showdown lesson, featuring two comparison questions (one for 'most' and one for 'least') comparing apples, cookies, and cherries with quantities up to 15. The page is optimized for printing two tickets per page with visual counting aids and multiple-choice options.
A teacher reference toolkit for K-6 number sense, featuring real-world anchors, a visual number line scaffold, and math practice examples. Revised for single-page layout and improved visual clarity.
A facilitator guide for a 50-minute K-6 PD session, focusing on the number line progression, real-world connections, and algebraic readiness. Revised for improved visual structure and content completeness.
A 9-slide presentation for professional development on teaching K-6 number sense, featuring the progression of the number line, integers, and real-world connections. Revised with improved text contrast and simplified math notation.
A printable reference sheet for teachers summarizing the 8 Illinois Mathematical Practices and various mental math strategies. Revised for better page layout and reliable mathematical notation.
A comprehensive facilitator guide for a 50-minute professional development session, including a detailed timeline, scripts, and step-by-step instructions. Revised to ensure timeline sections stay together on printed pages.
A 9-slide presentation for professional development on teaching early childhood number sense, featuring mental math strategies and the 8 Illinois Mathematical Practices. Revised with improved text contrast and simplified math notation.
A Spanish version of the 8-day homework series focused on one-to-one correspondence, comparing quantities, and number identification through daily household scavenger hunts.
An 8-day homework series (one page per day) focused on one-to-one correspondence, comparing quantities, and number identification through daily household scavenger hunts with parent-directed choices.
A student-facing recording sheet for the Morning Math Munchies routine, designed with visual icons and ample workspace for Kindergarten students to record their answers while eating.
A facilitation guide for teachers to effectively use the Morning Math Munchies slide deck during breakfast or morning routines, including standard alignment and engagement strategies.
A visually engaging 16:9 slide deck for Kindergarten math spiral review, featuring a 'Breakfast Diner' theme. It covers priority standards like teen numbers, counting, addition, shapes, patterns, and measurement.
A detailed teacher answer key for the 15-problem Academy Final Mission Assessment. Provides clear solutions for counting, sequencing, decomposition, and logic problems, along with a mastery grading guide for quick evaluation.
Instructional guide for teachers on how to assemble and facilitate the bear-themed differentiated file folder game.
Cut-out berry tokens, number cards (1-20), and word labels to be used with the Bear Counting Boards. Includes "Cub" and "Grizzly" cards for identification.
Differentiated bear-themed game boards featuring guided one-to-one counting (1-5) and comparison challenges (identifying bigger/smaller and creating examples).
A set of 14 "Master Mission" station cards for hands-on classroom activities. Each card targets a specific mastery skill (1:1 counting, representation, 10+n composition, backward sequencing, and logic riddles) using common classroom manipulatives. Designed for active learning centers.
A comprehensive 15-problem final mastery assessment for numbers 1-20. The assessment is structured across three pages: Page 1 covers primary counting and drawing representations (Problems 1-3); Page 2 focuses on drawing representations and number sequencing (Problems 4-7); Page 3 addresses relative logic, comparisons, teen decomposition, and a final master count (Problems 8-15). Includes a formal instructor evaluation section with a 15-point mastery score tracker. Spacing has been optimized for student drawing and writing areas. Corrected numbering and distribution to ensure all 15 problems are present and clear.
An ultra-comprehensive 7-page Master Map for K-5 math curriculum planning in an RSP setting. It organizes California Common Core Power Standards by grade level (one page per grade), providing deep dives into big ideas with full descriptive language (no shorthand), specific critical barriers, essential manipulatives, and measurable IEP goal clusters. All mentions of the word "bible" have been removed. The vertical progression thread maps and gap analysis matrix have been removed. The word "node" has been replaced with "Level" throughout.
A facilitation guide for teaching size comparison, focusing on pre-field trip vocabulary and kinesthetic learning strategies for special needs preschool.
A size comparison worksheet where students circle the larger of two museum-themed objects, designed with clear, high-contrast icons for preschool accessibility.
A visual slide deck focusing on size comparison using museum-themed items (trucks, fruit, blocks) to develop vocabulary and discrimination skills for preschool students.
A facilitation guide for teaching simple addition, featuring the 'Putting Together' strategy and sensory-based accommodations for special needs learners.
An addition worksheet with visual prompts and large work areas for preschool students to practice combining groups of museum-themed objects.
Visual addition slides using museum-themed objects (fruit, blocks) to teach the concept of 'putting together' sets up to 10 for preschool special education.
A detailed teacher's guide with specific accommodations for special needs students, activity flow, and discussion prompts for teaching numbers to 10.
A clean, accessible worksheet with large icons and dedicated writing boxes for preschool students to practice counting items up to 10.
A brightly colored slide deck featuring large icons and high-contrast numbers to help preschool students with special needs practice counting objects from 1 to 10 in a museum town setting.
A jungle-themed number 12 worksheet with a path-based search, leaf drawing, and writing practice with proper handwriting guides.
An ocean-themed number 12 worksheet with bubble search, big tracing guides, and a fish-drawing area.
A garden-themed practice worksheet with drawing at the top, tracing with proper handwriting guides in the middle, and a leaf-based number search at the bottom.
A space-themed number 12 worksheet with a scattered number search, star-drawing area, and writing practice with proper handwriting guides.
A safari-themed practice page for the number 12, featuring a structured writing area with proper handwriting lines, a grid-based number find, and a creative drawing space.
A teacher guide providing instructional strategies, IEP goal alignment, and differentiation tips for the 'Benny's Pennies' materials.
Visual manipulatives for 'Benny's Pennies' to be used during storytime to support engagement, sequencing, and retelling. Fixed page break and added additional story elements. Now with consistent styling and accurate icons.
A cut-and-paste rhyming activity where students match key items from 'Benny's Pennies' to their rhyming counterparts. Cutouts moved to a separate page for usability. Resized drop zones for a perfect fit.
Two counting mats featuring clear one-to-one correspondence circles for students to place physical pennies or tokens, themed around Benny's shopping trip. Now optimized for single-page printing.
