1st grade math centers work stations

Three years ago our 1st grade team transitioned from a transitional math block to a guided math block. By far, reading was our strongest subject and our reading growth has been amazing. While we were growing in math, it was definitely not at our reading rate. So, we started to compare the 2 blocks. For reading,...

I have been on a math kick lately. I think it is because my kids are strugglingggg with basic math concepts lately and it’s killin’ me! We have been learning addition strategies and practicing addition within 20 for two weeks now and my class has just started to pick up their momentum. They are […]

In my classroom, I only have three math rotations, and the third rotation, math centers/games, is the only one I routinely have to plan & prep ahead of time. Today I want to share with you how I plan and choose the best math centers to make that third rotation meaningful and effective! Within each ... Read more

Engaging, hands-on, interactive, math stations on number sense and number fluency. Help your students with learning numbers, number recognition, one to one correspondence, counting sets, greater and less, building numbers, ones, tens, hundreds with these math centers. These math station ideas and math games on numeracy are perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. To learn more about "Math Stations by Standard", visit www.tunstallsteachingtidbits.com

At the beginning of the year, it is important to teach and practice procedures for math centers before jumping into rotations and groups! I'm sharing my favorite tips for setting up and launching math rotations in your elementary classroom! I share my step-by-step process for starting math centers in 1st grade! You can also grab some free beginning of the year math games and a guided math workshop lesson planning binder with schedules, center organization, lesson planning templates, and…

Ever wish you could find the perfect math centers? Games that didn't use up all your ink, saved you oodles of time, and are EASY to organize? Well, you're in

Looking for ways to make your math block run itself? Check out these 4 tips for managing math centers in your elementary classroom!

I love using Number Bump Math Games in my First Grade Classroom! The learning and fun never ends with this math center! I am sharing a set of free Number Bump: Addition Review Games on the blog today! Grab it now! First grade math, first grade math centers, number bump, first grade addition activity, free math centers, free first grade math

Do you utilize math rotations in your classroom? Math centers are a great way to incorporate independence and corporative learning skills. It gives you time to work with students one on one or in small groups with skills they are struggling with. I know it can be overwhelming to get started with centers, especially if ... Read More about Time Saving Tips For Math Centers

Subitizing, being able to quickly identify the amount of objects in a group, is a very important skill for early learners.