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My Fab Five Math Centers! – Part 2

April 25, 2015 by Frogs, Fairies, and Lesson Plans |

Hi! Are you looking for centers that are easy to assemble? This one uses materials that you have in your classroom, and allows your students to work at their own pace!

I roll this center out in the beginning of the year, then I tweak the directions to keep the center relevant all year long!

Remember that the most important thing you can do to guarantee the success of any center is to MODEL carefully, and to MONITOR for a while before you allow your students to work on their own.

This is the 2nd of a five-post series. Links for the other posts are provided at the bottom.

This center will take you just a few minutes to put together and will keep your students ENGAGED for a long time!

Setting it up:

  • Choose a tub.
  • Add 4 baggies with math chips or other small math counters.
  • Add 4 Hundreds Charts. (If they don’t fit, just place them under the tub.)
  • Add directions. (One prompt at a time.)

Directions:

  • Use a visual presenter, a chart, and math chips to model.
  • Call a student to play with you.
  • Feed your student the prompt line:

         “Amanda, here’s what I want you to say: Find number ____.”

  • Place your math chip on that number and say: “Amanda, find number____.” 
  • Repeat!
  • Have 2 students model at the visual presenter at a time until everyone understands the game clearly.

How to adapt:

  • Start with numbers 1 – 20, then add a new row each week.
  • Start with a chart that goes to 100, then change to a chart that goes to 120.
  • Students give the numbers outright at first, then they give a “clue” about the number.
  • Students use only one prompt with each other at first, then you can add several at a time.



Here are some of the prompts that I use in my classroom. 

Add your own twist for year long fun!

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Here are the links to the other Fab Five Math Centers.

My Fab Five Math Centers! – Part 1

My Fab Five Math Centers! – Part 3

My Fab Math Centers! – Part 4

If you are looking for great Counting Practice for your students, take a look at this resource! It includes number lines, 120 charts, word problems, and assessments!

And, make sure to grab a FREE SAMPLE of it right here!

Free Math Practice Sample.

If you want to keep this information fresh all year you can assign homework that constantly reviews learned skills. This is the homework I have in case you are interested. It’s 100% Common Core aligned! There is a FREE SAMPLE available for each packet when you check the resource pages. 

1st Grade Math Homework
2nd Grade Math Homework
3rd Grade Math Homework

See you next time!

Filed Under: Math, Math Centers, Uncategorized

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  1. premar88 says

    May 24, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    I think this could be updated/modified for older kids by doing number of the day

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You already have Math Centers. You check your road You already have Math Centers. You check your road map to see what’s coming next, and you change the activities to reflect the standard you are teaching. 

But a week goes by, your centers are now outdated, and you have to start the process all over again. 

This is where using materials that review many math standards at a time saves you time and keeps your centers relevant!

Grab free samples of my Math Crossword Puzzles for your Math Centers for grades 1, 2, and 3. I hope they engage your students and make planning a breeze!

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Getting ready to shoot new promotional materials! Getting ready to shoot new promotional materials! It takes so much trial and error, man. But it’s all worth it to show you some great resources in action. Wish me luck!🍀 #iteachfirst #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teacherfriends #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #iteachsecond #secondgrade #tpt #teacherspayreachers
Meet my new love, Milo. Never thought I’d be int Meet my new love, Milo. Never thought I’d be into a cat as much as I’m into this little guy. He is the gentlest soul, and just what I needed to sweeten my days.
Half of an eye open. Milo’s reaction to hearing Half of an eye open. Milo’s reaction to hearing his name during nap time. Oh, to sleep so soundly.
Look for my Word Work resources on TpT! Look for my Word Work resources on TpT!
You already have Math Centers. You check your road You already have Math Centers. You check your road map to see what’s coming next, and you change the activities to reflect the standard you are teaching. 

But a week goes by, your centers are now outdated, and you have to start the process all over again. 

This is where using materials that review many math standards at a time saves you time and keeps your centers relevant!

Grab free samples of my Math Crossword Puzzles for your Math Centers for grades 1, 2, and 3. I hope they engage your students and make planning a breeze!

https://fairiesandlessonplans.com/2022/07/math-centers-for-elementary-students/

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