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1st grade math projects for Easel under $5
1st Grade Fractions - Halves and Fourths Activity Packet 1.G.A.3
This packet contains 20 different fraction worksheets and activities for first grade! See the preview above for more information.Contents:1 Fraction Vocabulary Practice Page2 Equal Shares Practice Pages4 Halves/One Half Practice Pages1 "Cookie Shop" Project (Halves)2 Fourths/One Fourth Practice Pages1 "Pizza Shop" Project (Fourths)5 Halves/Fourths/Whole Practice Pages2 Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Problems1 "Cake Recipes" Culminating Project1 Assessment• All of the included activities cover
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1st
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STEM Wars Activity - Fly a Glider Fighter
This fun “STEM WARS” themed STEM Training Mission activity will challenge your student’s ability to use “The Force” to build and fly a glider fighter through the stem hoop (hula hoop) from varying distances. Working in groups, students will cut and tape various hoops to their straw. They will experiment with hoops of different sizes, positioning, and throwing styles to create the most accurate glider possible.This activity package includes:• Student STEM Training Mission Worksheets• Teacher Inst
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Wars: Five Training Missions Bundle May the 4th
2-D and 3-D Shapes STEM Task Cards
These Common Core Math Task Cards are very low prep! The only supplies needed are the task cards, toothpicks and playdough! Task cards are perfect for early finishers and math stations. Use them in small groups, individually or with the entire class. This Resource Includes: • Twelve 2-D Shapes Task Cards • 2-D Shapes Worksheet• Eight 3-D Shapes Task Cards • 3-D Shapes Worksheet.This Resource Covers:CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.2CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.B.4CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.B.5CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.B
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K - 2nd
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Math Telling Time Clock Craftivity + Flash Cards
Your students can practice telling time to the hour, half hour, quarter hour, and five minutes with this fun clock craftivity! This resource also includes telling time worksheets and flashcards! They will have a blast assembling their monster clocks (instructions included) and using them to practice with their flash cards! To practice, students first look at the digital side of each flash card, then move the hands on their clock so that the hands match the time on the card. They can check the an
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1st - 3rd
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UNDERSTANDING MEASUREMENT UNIT 7 LESSON 33 WORKSHEETS EXIT TICKET i READY
First GradeUNDERSTANDING MEASUREMENT UNIT 7 LESSON 33 WORKSHEETS EXIT TICKET AND POSTERS i-READY MAFS TEK MGSE COMMON CORE UNDERSTANDING HOW TO ORDER OBJECTS BY LENGTHProduct DescriptionThis math pack is a great addition to any Math Curriculum for first grade. This product has extensive practice for students who are learning to understand how to measure objects using smaller objects as well as rulers with inches. There are 34 DIFFERENTIATED worksheets total. 26 are practice worksheets, 8 are exi
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: IReady Math Complete Unit 7 Bundle How Many? How Much? How Long?
2D Shape Flip Book
This 2D shape flip book is a great way to engage yours students during their geometry unit. This interactive notebook idea has 2 versions- Each version has 7 flaps for shapes (Circles, Triangle, Quadrilateral, Pentagon, Hexagon, Heptagon, and Octagon). Under each flap, there is a fill in the blank to record "how many sides and vertices" each shape has. It also includes "examples around me" & "draw it" under each flap. Copy the flip books on colorful paper or keep it black and white and let t
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2-D Shape Activities and Games Geometry Math BUNDLE
Design an Island Map A Coordinate Grid Project-Based-Learning Activity
Project based learning for coordinate graphing. Teach your students the basics of the coordinate system (or location on a grid) with this no-prep resource. Perfect for in class learning, remote learning, or supply teachers! Students are able to design their own island while learning about the coordinate system. ⏰ 2 or 3 classes of work for most students, but sometimes takes 4 depending on how much detail students add. (1 or 2 classes for the tutorial and practice map, 1 or 2 classes for designi
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1st - 3rd
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2-ESS2-3
Also included in: Primary Project Based Learning Bundle Canadian
2nd Grade Graphing Project
Engage students with this fun, personalized math project! Students will get to show their knowledge of data and graphs by conducting a survey, gathering the responses, showing it in a graph, and creating some word problems about their graph. They can present it to the class to practice speaking skills as well. For early finishers, a "Challenge Page" is included where they must show their data in a different kind of graph. A 4-1 scale rubric is provided to use this project as a formal assessment
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1st - 3rd
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Bee Project | Life Cycle | Biomimicry Design Activities | Nonfiction | STEAM
Discover the captivating world of bees with this comprehensive resource designed to engage and educate your students. Inspire your students to observe nature through the lens of biomimicry glasses, allowing them to study the incredible superpowers that bees have developed over billions of years. Use this resource as a stepping stone to spark new ideas and foster creativity by exploring the wonders of nature. Enhance your students' understanding of life cycles while igniting their imagination and
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1st - 3rd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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Fishing for Math Fact Fluency STEM Challenge for Summer Math Review
Integrate STEM in your classroom with this super fun Fishing STEM Activity and Math Fact Fluency Fishing Game!Keep students engaged during summer school and help get them ready for the next grade! Engage students in a fun and creative way with this Math Fact Fluency STEM challenge! This activity would work great for Math Test Prep or Math Fact Summer Review. Students build a fishing pole to use in a Math Fact Fluency Fishing Game. They must use money to budget how much of each item to purchase b
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1st - 4th
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Elementary STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA BUNDLE
Wild Things w/ Visual Texture Step-by-Step Powerpoint Drawing & Painting Lesson
This download is a step-by-step PowerPoint with instructions, pictures, links, and media to help your young students through the steps to make a creative wild thing based on the creatures in Where the Wild Things are, by Maurice Sendak. This instructional video will help your students understand the drawing process.You may also be interested this handout for practicing visual texture on a wild thing.You may also be interested in this wild thing interactive game.Here are some Wild Thing Examples.
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PreK - 4th
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Also included in: Create a Wild Thing Bundle
Think OUTSIDE the Box Drawing Prompts SHAPES | Doodle Challenge | No Prep
Enjoy a new version of my popular THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX drawing prompts focusing on shapes. In this download there are 20 challenging and creative drawing prompts that will nurture your artists' creative juices. These prompts (including a set with name/date pages) varies in difficulty and will work well throughout the school year. This set is intended for all ages to complete, however, I do suggest starting with grades 1 or higher (please stay tune for other drawing prompts that are specific to
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PreK - 5th
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Skip Counting Craft for Valentines Day
Review a skip counting pattern and create a fun math display for Valentines Day or February with our robot who loves to skip count! Students will glue or draw hearts to show the repeated addition and record a sequence of numerals to show the pattern. Several options are included to help make this the perfect activity for your class!Included is:Quick Craft version - one big piece to cut, no assemblyOne Page Craft version - all the pieces one student needs on one page - use coloring pencils or cra
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1st - 2nd
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STEM Wars Activity - STEM Wars: Roll a Pop / Soda Can
This fun “STEM WARS” themed STEM Training Mission activity will challenge your student’s ability to use “The Force”. Students will work in groups to explore electrostatic forces between a balloon that they charge and a pop can on the floor. After experimenting with different balloons and different methods, teams will race their pop can a distance of ten meters. Students will not be able to touch, push or blow on their pop can. It must be pulled with the static electricity they create.This activi
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Wars: Five Training Missions Bundle May the 4th
Spanish Pumpkin Investigation (Investigando una calabaza) K-2
Investigate a pumpkin in Spanish!
Students K-2 become investigators as they figure out the pumpkin's properties (color, shape, size and texture), draw their pumpkin, label their pumpkin's parts, count its lines, measure how tall it is, measure how long it is, figure out if it sinks or floats, measure its weight, count the seeds, and more!
Packet includes a recording sheet for students to glue their pumpkin seeds in five frames or ten frames.
Book can be put together in two sizes: one page an
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PreK - 2nd
How to Make Hot Chocolate - Transitional Words and Sequencing Writing Activity
This is a wonderful winter activity! Kids will practice using transitional words by planning out their writing with a step-by-step procedure on how to make hot chocolate. Students can also survey the class on how they prefer their hot chocolate and then make a bar graph with the graphing page provided. The teacher can provide the materials for the kids to make hot chocolate and use this resource to supplement the activity! This download includes:-Materials list-Picture/craft of hot chocolate-Pos
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K - 4th
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STEM Wars Activity - STEM Wars: Launch an Ewok
This fun “STEM WARS” themed STEM Training Mission activity will challenge your student’s ability to use “The Force” to build and shoot Ewoks (mini-marshmallows) at a STEM Trooper poster. Not only will students have a lot of fun building this, but they will also need to modify and adjust their shooting form to get better accuracy.This activity package includes:• Student STEM Training Mission Worksheets• Teacher Instructions• Teacher Instruction Video• Student STEM Wars Introduction Videos(Starrin
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Wars: Five Training Missions Bundle May the 4th
Math Kindergarten Number Flip Book 0-19 - ESL Vocabulary
This Math resource provides great hands-on counting and skip-counting activities. The flipbooks and activities for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade work perfectly in stations, centers, rotations, review, test prep, early or fast finisher activities, and more. Use them with Pre-kindergarten, Kinder, First Grade, and Second Grade students. With differentiated options, they fit a variety of learners. This critical thinking work for enrichment, GATE, or worksheet alternatives for indivi
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Kindergarten Reading and Math Curriculum Bundle
Thanksgiving Math Activities - 1st Grade Review Worksheets - Holiday Banners
Holiday math banners are a great way to engage 1st-grade students in academics while incorporating fun Thanksgiving activities and crafts into your lesson plans. These math worksheets help students review key grade-level concepts. They can color the decorations on each page and solve 1st-grade math problems. Differentiate by choosing one, two, or all three of the Thanksgiving math banners. The additional “Fun Activity” pennant is great to use for early finishers or as a reward for solving math p
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1st
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Back to School Activities - Holiday Math Banner - 1st Grade Review Worksheets
Incorporate math review worksheets and crafts into your back-to-school activities with holiday banners. These practice pages help students review key grade-level concepts. They can color the decorations on each page and solve math problems. Differentiate by choosing one, two, or all three of the banners. The additional “Fun Activity” pennant is great for early finishers or as a reward for solving math problems correctly.Check out the contents of this Back to School Math Activity and Craft:✏️ Cov
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1st
1st Grade Day Before Spring Break Activities - Easter Math Review Worksheets
Incorporate fun Easter math activities and a hidden picture the day before spring break in your 1st-grade classroom. These practice worksheets help students review key grade-level concepts. They can color the decorations on each page and solve math problems. Differentiate by choosing one, two, or all three of the banners. The additional “Fun Activity” pennant is great for early finishers or as a reward for solving math problems correctly.Check out the contents of this Easter Math Activity and Cr
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1st
Earth Day Art Project & Math Skills Review - 1st Grade Arbor Day Coloring Sheets
Incorporate Earth Day math activities and an art project into your lessons with holiday banners. These Arbor Day practice worksheets help students review key grade-level concepts while enjoying the coloring sheets. They can color the decorations on each page and solve math problems. Differentiate by choosing one, two, or all three of the banners. The additional “Fun Activity” pennant is great for early finishers or as a reward for solving math problems correctly.Check out the contents of this Ea
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1st
K-2.3 Strong and Tall Towers STEM Challenge
Take kids’ love for building with bricks to a new level! This STEM Challenge uses play to teach engineering design methods and math counting and measuring skills. Flexible and adaptable to multiple early-elementary learning levels! Features:Low prep, low mess, and no waste! No STEM experience neededComplete Engineering Design Process cycleTeaches sustainable environmental design principles such as REUSE.Detailed step-by-step teachers guidesParent letter includedCross-discipline extensions provi
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K - 3rd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: STEM EXPANDING Bundle K-6th grade
1st Grade Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa December Math Activities - Holiday Party
Incorporate fun Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa activities into your lessons with holiday math banners. Color the decorations during your holiday party. These practice worksheets help students review key grade-level concepts. Differentiate by choosing one, two, or all three of the math banners in one of three December holiday styles. The additional “Fun Activity” pennant is great for early finishers or as a reward for solving math problems correctly. Check out the contents of this Christmas/Han
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Importance of learning math in 1st grade
It's no secret that mathematics is a foundational subject for students to learn. Math forms the basis for so many other subjects — like science, engineering, and technology — and because of that, it's essential that students develop strong math skills from a young age.
Learning math in 1st grade is an exciting and crucial part of a child's education. First of all, it helps first graders begin to develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills, teaching them to think outside the box. It also helps develop their understanding of numbers and basic operations, which are important for everyday life. Lastly, it prepares them for more advanced math topics they will encounter in future.
The key concepts for 1st grade math
In 1st grade math, kids learn simple concepts such as counting, basic addition and subtraction, solving simple word problems, telling time, and money. These mathematical concepts are the building blocks that will help them succeed in the future grades when they tackle more complex topics like place value, and basic fractions.
Counting and Number Recognition
Counting and number recognition are the most fundamental concepts in 1st grade math. As a first grader, a student will learn how to count from 1 to 100 and recognize numbers up to 20. They also learn to identify odd and even numbers, count by twos, fives, and tens, and compare numbers.
Addition and Subtraction
Addition and subtraction are the next math skills that children learn in 1st grade. They'll primarily learn to add and subtract numbers up to 20 with the aid of manipulatives and number lines. Kids also learn to solve simple word problems this this point.
Time and Money
Telling time and counting money are also essential concepts that children learn in 1st grade math. They learn to tell time to the hour and half-hour using both analog and digital clocks. They also learn to count coins and bills and solve simple money word problems.
Strategies to help students learn math skills
Here are some strategies teachers can use to help kids learn math in 1st grade.
Make math fun
Children learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your math lessons by using games, puzzles, and real-life scenarios. If your students seem to find math boring or uninteresting, you can also try connecting it to one of their interests or hobbies.
Practice makes perfect
Practice is essential in building a strong foundation in math. Encourage students to practice regularly, both at school and at home. Use worksheets, online resources, and math games from TPT to help children practice. And don't forget to acknowledge their achievements and efforts, a little positive encouragement is crucial to motivate students to continue learning.
Use visuals
Visual aids like charts, graphs, and manipulatives can help children understand abstract concepts better. The use of visuals can help explain math concepts to kids and better engage them in their learning.
How to find 1st grade math lessons
Educators can save time preparing 1st grade math lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply search the TPT marketplace for "1st grade math," and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
Frequently asked questions
What math should first grader know?
By the end of 1st grade, a student should be able to count, sequence read, and write numbers up to 100. First graders should also be able to add and subtract small numbers. As part of math learning, students in first grade are also taught about telling time and counting money. Going into 2nd grade, they should know how to read an analog clock, and understand the value of money in addition to being able to count coins and bills. For example, they may learn that four quarters equal a dollar.
What types of math lessons are available on TPT?
There are many different types of math resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular math lessons include: telling time, counting money, addition and subtraction, and word problems.
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