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$1st Grade Number Talks Bundle: Building Number Sense and M$

1st Grade Number Talks Bundle: Building Number Sense and Mental Math Task Cards

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Number Talks can be built into your daily schedule as short, daily exercises aimed at building number sense. Number sense is the ability to understand numbers and quantities, to use numbers flexibly, and to perform calculations mentally. According

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$Making 10: Adding to 10 Lesson and Games for Building Ment$

Making 10: Adding to 10 Lesson and Games for Building Mental Math & Number Sense

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10 becomes such an important benchmark for students, especially as we head into addition and subtraction. Becoming fluent in 10 is a fantastic tool for mental math, and when students begin adding larger numbers (especially in other grades), having

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Math, Mental Math, Tools for Common Core

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Balancing Addition & Subtraction Equations Prompts: Number Talks Task Cards

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Equality in math can be an incredibly difficult concept for our students, but it is a critical one. Our Primary Leaders must understand that numbers can be composed and decomposed in a variety of ways. These number balances are the perfect way to

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Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

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1^st

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Subitizing Dot Patterns: Number Talks Task Cards for Mental Math within 20

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Subitizing is the ability to quickly identify the number in a group of objects without individually counting the objects. Subitizing is a concrete way to explore composing and decomposing numbers. Students will see dot patterns in different ways,

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Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

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$Making 10 to Add & Making 10 to Subtract BUNDLE for Number$

Making 10 to Add & Making 10 to Subtract BUNDLE for Number Fluency within 20

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Making 10 to Add and Making 10 to Subtract are important skills for our primary learners. 10 becomes a benchmark number which makes addition and subtraction a mental process. Initially, though, Making 10 to Add and Subtract can be tough skills. As

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Math, Numbers, Mental Math

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1^st

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$2nd Grade Number Talks: Printable & Digital Task Card Bund$

2nd Grade Number Talks: Printable & Digital Task Card Bundle for Mental Math

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Number conversations can be built into your daily schedule as short, daily exercises aimed at building number sense. Number sense is the ability to understand numbers and quantities, to use numbers flexibly, and to perform calculations mentally.

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Math, Numbers, Mental Math

Grades:

2^nd

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Printables, Google Apps, Centers

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2.NBT.B.5, 2.NBT.B.6, 2.NBT.B.7, 2.OA.B.2, 2.OA.C.4, 2.G.A.3, MP1, MP3

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$Addition and Subtraction Math Games: 30 Print and Play Boa$

Addition and Subtraction Math Games: 30 Print and Play Board Games for 1st & 2nd

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Streamline and simplify your math center routine! These 30 print-and-play games are perfect for first and second grade classrooms who need fact fluency help. Addition and subtraction are reciprocal processes so most games include a mix of both

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Mental Math

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.B.4, 1.OA.C.5, 1.OA.C.6, 2.OA.B.2

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$Math Logic Puzzles GROWING Bundle for 1st & 2nd Grade: Add$

Math Logic Puzzles GROWING Bundle for 1st & 2nd Grade: Addition & Subtraction

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

*If you purchase any of these recourses individually and then purchase the bundle, you may request a refund for the cost of the individual product (at the time of purchase) from TPT*Math Logic Puzzles are perfect for practicing adding and

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Math, Mental Math

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

1.NBT.B.2a, 1.NBT.B.2b, 1.NBT.C.4, 1.NBT.C.5, 1.NBT.C.6, 2.NBT.B.5, 1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.B.4, 1.OA.C.5, 1.OA.C.6, 1.OA.D.7...

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$Adding & Subtracting Groups of 10s & 1s with Arrow Math: N$

Adding & Subtracting Groups of 10s & 1s with Arrow Math: Number Talks Task Cards

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Arrow Math prompts ask students to do some fairly abstract thinking. Students must have a solid grasp of place value, counting on and back, as well as, adding and subtracting groups of ten. Without these foundations your students will struggle to

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Task Cards, Lesson

$4.00

313

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1st Grade Addition & Subtraction (Target Number): Number Talks Task Cards

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Flexibility in number thinking is a critical skills in beginning mathematicians. Students must understand that 7 can be made from 4 and 3, 2 and 5, 6 and 1, or 7 and 0. The prompts in this resource, provide students a "Target Number" and ask

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Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Task Cards, Lesson

$4.00

151

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Number Patterns: Noticing and Making Patterns - Number Talks Task Cards

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Odd Number Out prompts ask students to do some fairly abstract thinking. Students are given a set of number and must decide what number does not belong justifying their answer. With multiple correct answers for each card, student must have a solid

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

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Task Cards, Lesson

$4.00

125

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Place Value Task Cards: 100s Chart Number Talks

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

The 100s chart offers a concrete visual of place value and how numbers are composed. While students learn to subitize dot patterns, they can also learn to subitize larger quantities when looking at them in terms of 10s and 1s. If students can

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Task Cards, Lesson

$4.00

158

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Adding and Subtracting within 5, 10, 20 - Rekenreks Math Centers & Mini-lessons

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Bead racks offer students a hands-on, concrete way to illustrate their math thinking and build numbers. Through this Teaching On Demand we will explore strategies for composing and decomposing numbers, as well as, establishing the primary benchmarks

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Mental Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Professional Development, Lesson

$6.50

380

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1st Grade Word Problem Task Cards (Putting Numbers in Context): Talking Numbers

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

As students become skilled mathematicians, they understand that numbers have meaning. Numbers can represent quantities, a solution to a problem, or even a way to improve lives. Word problems help students realize the power and reality of numbers.

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Task Cards, Lesson

$4.00

136

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Addition & Subtraction within 20: Number Talks & Math Mazes Task Cards

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

These Number Pathway Puzzles offer endless opportunities for students to practice composing and decomposing numbers. Each individual board can be used with 4+ numbers, offering an incredible amount of flexibility for your classroom. Using “moves”

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Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Task Cards, Lesson

$3.00

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Representing Numbers Task Cards: Building Number Sense with Number Talks

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

An important part of teaching primary students is to build number fluency and flexibility. Students should be able to encounter numbers in a variety of formats and engage with them in a variety of ways. During our Representing Numbers conversations,

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Task Cards, Lesson

$4.00

111

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1st Grade Word Problem Analysis: Number Talks Task Cards

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

In these already-solved word problems, students are asked to choose a correct answer, explain their thinking, and then, explain why a second answer is incorrect. These higher-order thinking problems are perfect for Q3 and Q4 as students are learning

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Task Cards, Lesson

$4.00

151

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Switching Addends, Number Jar Prompts: Number Talks Task Cards

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

These Number Jar brain teasers require students to find which two or three numbers can be swapped so that both jars (or equations) are equal to one another. When working with these problems, students are integrating their understanding of addition,

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Task Cards, Lesson

$4.00

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Balancing Equations: Missing Addends & Subtrahends, 2nd Grade Talking Numbers

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

These "Balance My Scale" conversations and prompts are simple ways to practice addition and subtraction within 100, develop a strong understanding of equality, as well as, allow students to practice finding missing addends and subtrahends. There are

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Mental Math

Grades:

2^nd

Types:

Task Cards, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

2.NBT.B.5, 2.OA.B.2, MP1

$4.25

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Subitizing & Arrays for Mental Math & Fluency: 2nd Grade Talking Numbers Prompts

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Mental Math

Grades:

2^nd

Types:

Task Cards, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

2.OA.B.2, 2.OA.C.4, MP2

$4.25

Digital Download PDF (67.85 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Hi, friends! I am Catherine Reed, and I am just beginning my journey in education. My first year I taught 5th grade ELA in a 1:1 classroom. Then, I explored 1st grade in my dream district for two years, have taught K/1 and 1/2 combination classes, was a literacy consultant for 3 years, and now work at Green River Regional Education Cooperative as a Professional Learning Specialist.

MY TEACHING STYLE

With 30 iPads and 30 kiddos in each of my classes, technology and hands-on learning rule! Everyday I teach 3 classes of reading, 1 class of writing, and 1 class of Reading Intervention.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I grew up in the public school system and attended a lovely private, liberal arts school in Kentucky. While in college, I had the opportunity to live abroad (London) where I earned a double major in Elementary Education and Government!

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am from Providence, Rhode Island but have grown up in the wonderful bluegrass state of Kentucky! I am a proud foster Mom, love beautiful old barns, and spend much of my time hanging out with my cat, Staples.

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Numbers, Science, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, Physical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Word Problems, Library Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, End of Year, Phonics