TeachersFirst Algebra - Grades K-2
Even the youngest students can start to learn the basics of algebra. Navigate this collection of algebra resources specifically for grades K-2. Use these resources to meet the NCTM standards. Many of these tools are ideal for use on your interactive whiteboard for group instruction. Find topics that relate to the content being taught in your classroom. Share these resources with students on your class website. Share these tools with families for at-home practice.
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Patterns - Tiny Tap
Grades
K to 2
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tag(s): game based learning (311), patterns (79)
In the Classroom
Students can create patterns with objects. Students can use emojis to create a pattern using Seesaw, reviewed here. Students can also use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a class pattern book.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Toy Theater's Patterns - Toy Theater
Grades
K to 2This site includes advertising.
tag(s): game based learning (311), patterns (79)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the patterning games that are featured on the website. Students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to create patterns with objects and/or shapes. Students can also use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a class pattern book.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math Transformations - Math Transformations
Grades
K to 12tag(s): base ten (5), blogs (82), counting (66), decimals (94), equations (130), fractions (178), manipulatives (14), numbers (121), order of operations (31), ratios (50)
In the Classroom
Students can use the Math Choice Boards that are created and use Padlet reviewed here to share their favorite activity. Students can complete the activities listed on the website. Students can create their own step-by-step directions to solve problems using Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Lesson Library - Math for Love
Grades
K to 8tag(s): addition (138), counting (66), number sense (74), numbers (121), patterns (79), subtraction (119)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the lessons that are on the website. Give students colored cubes or beads and ask them to build repeating patterns (AB, ABC, AABB). Students can create a book in Book Creator, reviewed here as a review for different math concepts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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9 Easy Addition Activities for Kids That Are Totally Hands On - TeachStarter
Grades
K to 2This site includes advertising.
tag(s): addition (138), counting (66), game based learning (311), manipulatives (14)
In the Classroom
Use a deck of cards to play "Addition Snap" or "Memory Match" to build fluency in a fun, engaging way. Have students turn over two cards, add them together, and match the sums. Students will roll two dice, then draw dots on a ladybug template to match each number. They add the dots to find the total and write the number sentence underneath. These sentences can be written in Figma reviewed here. They could also use Figma to record equations when using a Shoebox Addition machine. Turn a shoebox into a visual addition tool by inserting two counters into separate cups. The counters drop into a shared space, helping students "see" the sum.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Community Property of Addition - Rodney & Roo Educational Videos for Children
Grades
K to 2This site includes advertising.
tag(s): addition (138), counting (66), number sense (74)
In the Classroom
Have students pair up and act out their own "Rodney and Roo" scenes using addition sentences. Each student takes turns showing how the addends can switch places but still total the same sum. Make these into videos using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here. As a class, build a large chart of all commutative addition facts up to 10. Let students fill in missing pairs and discuss patterns they notice in the chart. Have students write and illustrate simple story problems that show commutative addition in real-life contexts (e.g., "I picked 4 apples and then 3 apples. Then I picked 3 apples and then 4 apples. How many apples did I pick each time?"). Turn these story problems into a class presentation with Google Slides reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Add In Any Order (Commutative Property K-1) - Lauren Murphy
Grades
K to 2This site includes advertising.
tag(s): addition (138), counting (66), number sense (74)
In the Classroom
Give students counters, linking cubes, or small toys. Have them create addition pairs like 2+4 and 4+2, physically rearranging the groups to see the commutative property in action. Set up a math station where students complete a chart of all addition pairs up to 10 and their flipped versions, then look for patterns in the sums to deepen their understanding of number relationships. Give students a mix of commutative and non-commutative operations (like subtraction). Have them sort which number sentences demonstrate the commutative property and explain their reasoning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Achievery - AT&T
Grades
K to 12tag(s): blended learning (28), coding (109), digital citizenship (108), engineering (140), environment (249), equations (130), geometric shapes (153), graphic design (50), internet safety (121), literature (214), map skills (66), measurement (125), media literacy (130), narrative (16), numbers (121), operations (71), order of operations (31), problem solving (277), remote learning (32), Research (89), social and emotional learning (201), spanish (111), STEM (371), substitutes (25), writing (309)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site as a resource for lessons in many content areas to engage students using popular video clips. Although originally designed for remote learning, all lessons can be easily adapted for in-class instruction. Easily find activities to differentiate instruction for different student ability levels by browsing options below or above the student's current grade level. Many lessons include worksheets in PDF format. Turn these activities into a digital format by taking a screenshot of the document, then save as the background on Google Slides, reviewed here. Add text boxes in the appropriate place on the slide for students to add responses. Use Pear Deck Flashcard Factory, reviewed here, to create flashcards for students to practice the vocabulary highlighted in each lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Maths Through Stories - University of Reading's Institute of Education (UK)
Grades
K to 12tag(s): book lists (162), stories and storytelling (78)
In the Classroom
Use this resource to find ideas for introducing and teaching the elements of math stories with your students. Bookmark and share interesting math stories with your students using Symbaloo, reviewed here. Take advantage of the many tools found at ReadWriteThink, reviewed here, to teach students the features and process for writing math stories. Search for math stories at ReadWriteThink to find lessons. After students create math stories have them create interactive presentations using Genially, reviewed here. Use Genially to create presentations, interactive images, or games and escape rooms.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Virtual Manipulatives - Toy Theater
Grades
K to 6This site includes advertising.
tag(s): charts and graphs (181), decimals (94), fractions (178), measurement (125), money (112), number lines (31), number sense (74), place value (43), substitutes (25), tangrams (9)
In the Classroom
If you teach elementary math, this site is a must-have to add to your bookmarks. Include manipulatives from this site with blended learning and remote teaching lessons to provide students opportunities to explore and practice math content. Include a link to manipulatives and other student sites using Symbaloo, reviewed here, and share with students as a resource for practicing math concepts. Items to include might be instructional videos, online games, and other practice activities. Add manipulatives within a learning system such as Curipod, reviewed here, to create a complete online lesson that has opportunities for students to share and discuss their learning. Encourage students to share their findings by creating a screen recording using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here. Ask students to conduct a math talk in response to a teacher prompt after they have had the opportunity to explore and interact with the virtual manipulatives.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Education Unboxed - Rosie
Grades
K to 7This site includes advertising.
tag(s): addition (138), decimals (94), division (109), equations (130), fractions (178), mental math (18), multiplication (133), number sense (74), numbers (121), place value (43), preK (323), square roots (15), subtraction (119), whole numbers (8)
In the Classroom
View videos as a class on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Use code provided with videos to embed on your classroom blog or website or share using urls provided. Use videos as a model and challenge cooperative learning groups to create videos on math topics learned in class. Share the videos on a site such as TeacherTube reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Rick's Math - Ricks Math
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): charts and graphs (181), data (205), division (109), factoring (28), fractions (178), multiplication (133), operations (71), prime numbers (25), problem solving (277), time (94), worksheets (70)
In the Classroom
Use your interactive whiteboard (or projector) to display tips and tricks for concepts taught and to review or introduce vocabulary. Copy and print worksheets for homework or additional practice. Share this site on your class website or blog so students can practice at home. This site offers so many topics that it would make differentiating much easier!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Interactive 100 Number Chart - ABCya
Grades
K to 5This site includes advertising.
tag(s): 100thday (8), multiplication (133), number sense (74)
In the Classroom
Have students add up sums of counters placed onto the 100 chart. Use this site to teach younger students HOW to count to 100 and the value/idea of 100. Demonstrate multiples of factors when teaching multiplication facts. Use on the interactive whiteboard or projector when teaching number sense to highlight odd and even numbers. Highlight prime numbers when learning prime and composite. Make this an interactive whiteboard center for students to practice or challenge each other with multiples questions. Visual and tactile learners can get "in touch" with numbers!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math Play - Doina Popovici
Grades
K to 8tag(s): addition (138), decimals (94), fractions (178), subtraction (119)
In the Classroom
A great website for a math game day due to the variety of concepts and levels. Use these activities as an informal assessment by observing students as they engage. Try using an interactive whiteboard to encourage friendly competition when students individual laptops are not available.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Visual Math Learning - visualmathlearning.com
Grades
2 to 8In the Classroom
Many students feel inadequate with math concepts. Use these simple lessons and activities to teach concepts in a meaningful and easy to understand manner. Share the activities on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Or have students work on individual computers and use this site to differentiate instruction to meet each student's current math level. After understanding, provide additional practice on paper or with other manipulatives.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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