by Own Your Education | Sep 26, 2024
Story problem cards Paper and pencils.Present students with story problems that require addition (e.g., “Tom has 4 apples, and he gets 3 more. How many apples does he have now?”). Students draw or write out the problem and solve it. Discuss different strategies and...
by Own Your Education | Sep 26, 2024
A beach ball Permanent markers or paint (for writing addition number sentences) A stopwatch or timer (for the class game of catch).Preparation: Write a variety of simple addition number sentences (e.g., 2 + 3, 5 + 4) on the beach ball using permanent markers or paint....
by Own Your Education | Sep 26, 2024
A shoe box Two plastic cups (or paper cups) with the bottoms cut out Two dice Small balls or counters (e.g., pom-poms, beads, or plastic discs) Tape or glue Scissors (for cutting out the bottoms of the cups) Markers (for labeling, optional).Preparation: Take the shoe...
by Own Your Education | Sep 26, 2024
A deck of cards (or two dice as an alternative) Beads (in various colors) Pipe cleaners (one for each student or pair of students) Scissors (for cutting pipe cleaners if needed).Preparation: Cut pipe cleaners into manageable lengths if needed (about 6-8 inches long)....
by Own Your Education | Sep 26, 2024
A standard deck of playing cards (jokers removed).Preparation: Shuffle the deck of cards and place it face down in the center of the playing area. Decide on the number of players (2 to 4) and explain the rules of the game. Introduction to the Game: Each player will...
