1st grade math center ideas

At the beginning of the year, it is important to teach and practice procedures for math centers before jumping into rotations and groups! I'm sharing my favorite tips for setting up and launching math rotations in your elementary classroom! I share my step-by-step process for starting math centers in 1st grade! You can also grab some free beginning of the year math games and a guided math workshop lesson planning binder with schedules, center organization, lesson planning templates, and…

I have been on a math kick lately. I think it is because my kids are strugglingggg with basic math concepts lately and it’s killin’ me! We have been learning addition strategies and practicing addition within 20 for two weeks now and my class has just started to pick up their momentum. They are […]

Learn how to run math centers effectively with simple organization tips, management strategies, and resources for the K-2 classroom.

Ever wish you could find the perfect math centers? Games that didn't use up all your ink, saved you oodles of time, and are EASY to organize? Well, you're in

In my classroom, I only have three math rotations, and the third rotation, math centers/games, is the only one I routinely have to plan & prep ahead of time. Today I want to share with you how I plan and choose the best math centers to make that third rotation meaningful and effective! Within each ... Read more

Do you utilize math rotations in your classroom? Math centers are a great way to incorporate independence and corporative learning skills. It gives you time to work with students one on one or in small groups with skills they are struggling with. I know it can be overwhelming to get started with centers, especially if ... Read More about Time Saving Tips For Math Centers

Click to find out how I run this low-prep math fact fluency center in my classroom all year long!!

These tips for running 1st grade math stations will help you make your math center time more effective. Use them in your first grade classroom to create a more engaging center time!

Math games are always a class favorite! They're great for centers, homework practice, and small groups. This set of games includes five monkey-themed math games that your kids will love! They might even go bananas for it (tehehe)! Doubles, place value, addition, and more. Each game comes in color and black & white. You can grab them HERE. I hope your kids love them!

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