Organizing Math Centers: 3 Storage Options
Organizing Math Centers Are you looking for the perfect way to organize your math centers? Then look no further! Today, I’m sharing three creative and attractive options for storing them. From photo cases (task boxes) packed with fun crafty vibes to manila envelopes...
Place Value for First Graders
Understanding place value and building two-digit numbers is a key math concept for first graders. Children need a variety of concrete experiences with our base ten number system to build their understanding of place value. In first grade, we are laying the foundation...
Understanding the Equal Sign in First Grade
Understanding the Equal Sign Understanding the meaning of the equal sign can be a challenging math lesson in first grade. Today I am sharing some whole-group and center activities to help your first graders grasp this math concept. While this concept can be tricky, it...
Ways to Make Ten Games: Hands on Activities for First Grade
Do you ever feel frustrated with how quickly your math book teaches concepts and moves on? I remember having one or two days to teach the ways to make 10. A few students could grasp the concept quickly, but most needed repeated practice in order to fluently remember...