
Have your students catch Number Sense!!
Number sense, numeration, and numbers need to be caught (not taught), explored, and investigated. It can be done with easy, fun activities.Search for Number Sense!
Then I make it fun by changing the solid blue squares into apples, pumpkins, turkeys, and presents depending on the month. The most important part is that the students get the chance to practice and catch number sense. It takes a lot of time and practice.
Number Path
Another fun activity is Number Path; think of a concrete representation of a number line. A number path should be use for K-2 learners instead of a number line because it shows an image instead of a space, which can be difficult for concrete learners.
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Here a student is practicing counting while pointing to the number |
I print the picture on card stock and cut in into groups of 5 to hang on my white board. I also make a copy for the students to cut into groups of 5 and take home to practice counting. By keeping the 5's connected, subitizing and work with 5's and 10's becomes concrete.
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Students cutting apart number chart for home practice. |
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Adding to 5. |
I make the 1-5 path bigger with a document camera and the students used the number path to "show" how to solve addition and subtraction word problems.

You can also cut apart a second sample for ordering practice. Match the individual number to the ordered set. The groups of 5 make this activity much easier than separate numbers.
Get Things Rolling!

Sometimes we just roll a dice and fill in the graph! A great way to change it up is to use different colored dice.

Keep the sheet the same! Students think it is new and fun, but they actually can do it themselves. This is one that is requested again and again by the students.
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I love all the interactive, hands on activities for the kiddos.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun activities that get students up and moving! Great ideas!!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYou got a lot of very nice ideas. I can't wait to try too. Thanks for sharing.
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