We're working on ten more and ten less. Today I took the kids through an activity with three levels. It went rather well.
Level one:
Each partnership was given a large poster of sorts with twelve boxes and one numeral written in the top box. Their task was to repeatedly add 10 until all boxes were finished. In the end, each poster looked like a column from a 120 chart.
Level two:
Their second task was to cut their column apart into boxes. Then each partner got to travel around the room to other "puzzles" and put the pieces together in the correct order.
Level three:
I borrowed the premise from another game for this phase. With the use of a +10 and -10 spinner (which can be seen in the picture below) and counters, the pairs raced to the bottom of their column of numbers.
I love how this activity was easy to prepare. I also love that it progressed in levels. It allowed for lots of practice but in a way that kept things fresh.
This looks like a great way to get them working on 10 more 10 less. Active lessons are always so much better!
ReplyDeleteLooks fun :)
Ginger Teacher, thank you. Keeping it active sure does make a difference.
DeleteLove these ideas! Much more fun than a worksheet!
ReplyDeleteMiss Cannon, I couldn't agree more!
DeleteWhat a fabulous idea! Definitely doing this when I get back from spring break.
ReplyDeleteBarb, I hope it goes well. :)
DeleteI love to see teachers making math fun! :)
ReplyDeleteMiss Trayers, that's been one of my goals for sure.
DeleteThis is a great math activity! Love how you build math understanding in your students!
ReplyDeleteLori, thank you. I'm still figuring this all out and hopefully getting better at it.
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