Good Morning! I'm starting a pumpkin unit today, so I took some time this weekend to make 2 different math games.
I think I've finally figured out how to use power point and I have to agree with some of my blog friends ~ it's the way to go!
The first game (with 5 very cute Halloween variations) is a match and cover game. It's played with 10-frame cards.
Directions: You need 2 or 3 sets of 10-frame cards and 2 different coloured counters (one colour for each player). Place the cards face down; partners take turns turning over a card. Match the card with a number on the game board and cover it with a counter. Play continues back and forth like this. If there's no match you miss a turn. When the board is completely covered, the player with the most counters is the winner.
This game helps the kids become familiar with 10-frames (visualizing numbers 1 to 10) and helps with subitizing, too.
These are the cards I use. I have a class set of 20 and here in Victoria most people call them Power of 10 cards. Our local math guru (Trevor Calkins) has developed a program of activities and games using these cards. If you click on the card image it will take you to his website, which I highly recommend. Trevor has some awesome ideas!
The next game is to practice counting. Our Grade 1's are expected to be able to count to 100, count back from 20, skip count by 2s to 20 and skip count by 5s and 10s to 100. This game is just a fun way to practice counting by rote. I've included a cheat sheet for the kids to read from. I won't give you the directions here because they're printed on the game and are pretty simple to follow.
The spinner can be used with a paper clip and pencil.
Click here to grab all the games and if you do, please consider following my blog.
Thanks for visiting and have a super day!
These are great, Barbara! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteExcited to find another British Columbian :)
Yes, me too! I just popped over to follow you ;)
DeleteThank you!! :o)
ReplyDeleteCindy
ccfirstteacher@gmail.com
You're welcome, Cindy:)
DeleteSuch cute math games! Love the graphics too!
ReplyDeleteLori
Conversations in Literacy
I am definitely discovering the power of ten frames. Cute games Barbara!
ReplyDelete❀ Tammy
Forever in First
Thanks, Lori and Tammy! I hope you can use them.
DeleteLove the new games!!! I'd love it if you would link them up with my new "Something New Sunday" linky! I think my blog followers would really like them too!
ReplyDeleteMarie
The Hands-On Teacher in First!
Sure! I'll do that :)
DeleteVERY cute! Thanks Barbara!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Traci.
DeleteFound this through the Something New Sunday linky. These games are fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
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I'm glad you like them, Ash!
DeleteI found your blog through Marie's linky. Your items are super cute:)
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I'll try this again - I just stumbled upon your blog. It is wonderful and thanks so much for sharing. Maria from Utah who doesn't do a blog, sorry to say!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karlie and Maria:)
DeleteI love your blog! I found you through the linky party at Marie's. :) Super cute stuff!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and I am learning my way around power point too:) The games look fun!
ReplyDeleteTammy
The Resourceful Apple
Thanks for stopping by, Tara and Tammy.
DeleteI have Trevor Caulkin's Power of Ten cards too! I would not mind going to one of his workshops again. Thanks for the games.
ReplyDeletesandi
rubberboots and elf shoes
Thanks for the freebies---and PowerPoint makes it so much easier to "bump" things around.
ReplyDeleteღDeAnne
First Grade and Fabulous
Yes, power point is quite amazing!
DeleteThanks for the great game Barbara. I'm hoping to print them off, and laminate them in the morning to use right away. I too use the Power of 10 cards, have taken the course from Trevor in Calgary, and he came for several days of inservice to my school a few of years ago.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like them, Janice.
DeleteTrevor is great, isn't he!
Hey, it's nice to meet another Canadian. Take care!
Great games! Thanks for the freebie!
ReplyDeleteRowdy in First Grade
Thanks and you're welcome, Jennifer:)
DeleteI love these! Your blog is great!
ReplyDeletePS-I follow you via email so I'm sure not to miss anything! :)
Hi Sarah! Thanks very much! It's super kind of you to take the time to let me know:)
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