K-5 Math Teaching Resources
Math Center Labels
From counters and calculators to pattern blocks and Unifix cubes, this collection of printable labels has exactly what you need to bring some organization to your elementary math class.
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Adding Integers with Counters
Students add integers and use counters to create a visual. In this algebra lesson, students work in pairs as they use the computer to add integers. They complete an assessment on adding integers at the end of the activity.
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Number and Operations- Raul's Apples: Word Problem
Students discover how they can use manipulatives to solve word problems. In this problem solving lesson, students read Raul's Apples Problem and then complete a worksheet, using beans or counters to solve the problem. Students discuss...
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Trading in Subtraction
Second graders solve two-digit subtraction problems without trades using counters and by modeling trades with base-ten blocks. They pair in groups and students open the "Counters Open Mat". Students are given a problem, such as: there...
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Subtractions
In this early childhood math worksheet, students practice their subtraction skills as they solve 3 subtraction problems by using the counters pictured on the sheet.
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Subtractions 2
In this early childhood math instructional activity, students practice their subtraction skills as they solve 2 subtraction problems by using the counters pictured on the sheet.
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Subtraction
In this early childhood math worksheet, students practice their subtraction skills as they solve 5 subtraction problems by using the counters pictured on the sheet.
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Subtraction
First graders write and illustrate a story for a subtraction problem subtracting from the number ten. Students explore subtraction situations by using counters to represent a familiar number- based literature selection. Students role...
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Cookie Counting Bears
In this math worksheet, students cut out 20 full color chocolate brown bear cookies. These have been printed on cardstock and laminated for students to use as counters in math.
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Green Apple Counting Bears
In this math worksheet, students make counters by cutting out 20 bright green bear cards. These have been printed on cardstock and laminated. Counters can be used by students in any simple math problem.
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Using Tens Frames for the Strategy of Bridging to Ten
Second graders are given a problem. They are shown a fixed frame of 9 and students are asked to say where the six more should go without touching the tens frame. Students are invited to answer the question and show go they got the answer.
