This resource includes over 400 pages of activities that promote number sense and math reasoning.

Number sense is critical for math understanding. Without number sense, it is difficult for students to compute and to find relationships within numbers or equations. Students need visual, perceptual, and conceptual understandings of quantities to understand numbers relationships, to work flexibly with numbers, and to reason with numbers. Number sense is what allows students to master more challenging math standards such as multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.

As an upper elementary teacher, I once thought these activities, especially subitizing, unitizing, and counting, were primarily geared toward the lower elementary grades. However, I soon learned that they can also play an important role in developing number sense in the upper elementary classroom.

This resource is meant to be used as a math warm-up. Students should gather together as a whole group. Each day students will complete a different type of activity. These activities consistently spiral and increase in difficulty as the year progresses. Of course, it’s best to specifically tailor your instruction to your students’ needs, so this resource is 100% editable.

Total Pages: 400+
File Size: 32 MB

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Have you watched your students simply guess at word problems or consistently revert to the operation they are most comfortable with? I’d venture to guess that most of us have! That’s I love implementing numberless word problems.

In numberless word problems, all numbers are removed temporarily while students process what the situation is and determine what information is needed to solve the problem. Then, numbers are revealed until a solution is reached. These problems allow students to spend time focusing on the context of the problem. Removing the numbers prevents students from trying to solve a problem without fully understanding the problem.

These word problems focus on one type of word problem each week. There are five slides for each of the following types of word problems. If you view the slides in slide show mode, you will be able to reveal one portion of the problem at a time. I have also included a paper version of each of the problems below.

• joining problem-result unknown
• joining problem-change unknown
• joining problem-start unknown
• removing problem-result unknown
• removing problem-change unknown
• removing problem-start unknown
• parts and wholes-whole unknown
• parts and wholes-part unknown
• comparing problem-difference unknown
• comparing problem-smaller unknown
• comparing problem-bigger unknown
• equal groups-product unknown
• equal groups-group size unknown
• equal groups-number of groups unknown
• array-product unknown
• array-group size unknown
• array-number of groups unknown
• comparing problems-product unknown
• comparing problems-group size unknown
• comparing problems-number of groups unknown.

I review through independent practice sheets, which include all new word problems. You may also use the Types of Word Problems Booklets that have students SOLVE and WRITE their own word problems.

When beginning this strategy, one of my greatest concerns was how I would implement this AND number talks. After considerable planning, I decided that I would incorporate these numberless word problems and number talks into one lesson. Hopefully, this planning will save you HOURS of time! If you don’t utilize number talks, don’t worry! You can simply omit that portion of the lesson. Each week students focus on one type of word problem and one number talk strategy. The numbers I have selected for the word problem will lend themselves to a number talk using that particular strategy.

Since this resource is best completed with the teacher, I did not include answer keys.

Total Pages: 301
File Size: 52 MB

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This intervention curriculum was specifically designed for upper elementary students who need additional math instruction in order to be successful in mastering essential math standards. This curriculum was not designed for students who simply need a bit of extra instruction, time, or practice. Instead, this curriculum was designed for upper elementary students who experience difficulty with number sense, generalizing math concepts, have significant gaps in their math understanding, and are having difficulty keeping up with and understanding their current math curriculum. This may be used as a part of your small group math instruction, math interventions, or math RTI.

This is a very flexible and versatile math intervention curriculum and is best used with small group lessons. The lessons are based on approximately 20 minutes of instruction, but more time can certainly be added to that instruction. Each lesson is broken into three components: review, focus lesson, and practice. There is a similar routine for each lesson to allow the lessons to flow quickly and to provide predictability for students. The review and practice are both very short components to the lesson, because the bulk of the lesson is focused on instruction during the focus lesson. This is NOT a series of practice or review worksheets, as the lessons focus on interaction and discussion with a little practice mixed in. You may teach the topics in any order and skip around to reflect your math curriculum. However, it is not necessary for these lessons to match your current math workshop lessons. I find that I often need to address gaps in student understanding before students are able to access their grade level curriculum. These lessons emphasize conceptual understanding and each topic’s lessons build upon the next for increased difficulty.

• Part 1 Place Value-2 weeks of instruction
• Part 2 Addition-3 weeks of instruction
• Part 3 Subtraction-2 weeks of instruction
• Part 4 Addition & Subtraction Word Problems-1 week of instruction
• Part 5 Multiplication-5 weeks of instruction (3rd grade skips 3rd-5th week)
• Part 6 Division-4 weeks of instruction (3rd grade skips 3rd week)
• Part 7 Multiplication & Division Word Problems-1 week of instruction
• Part 8 Fractions-5 weeks of instruction
• Part 9 Decimals-1 week of instruction

Total Pages: 909
File Size: 40 MB

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This is an awesome daily review activity that incorporates many of the 3rd , 4th, and 5th grade math standards! These Fraction of the Day printables can be used as morning work, homework, centers, or as a daily skills practice.

There are THREE different versions in this product for easier differentiation! One example answer key is included for each version.

Check out these other third grade and fourth grade morning work and review ideas!

• 3rd Grade Weekly Word Problems
• 4th Grade Weekly Word Problems
• Third Grade Language Morning Work
• Fourth Grade Language Morning Work

Version 1

Write in word form. Students should write the Fraction of the Day in written form. How many more parts do you need to make a whole? Students should determine how many more parts to their fraction need to be added to the fraction in order to have one whole.

• How many parts of the whole are counted? Students identify the numerator of the fraction.
• How many parts are there in a whole? Students identify the denominator of the fraction.
• Represent with an area model. Students may draw any shape and partition and shade in the correct number of pieces.
• Represent the fraction on a number line. Students should correctly label the number line and identify the Fraction of the Day on the number line.
• Write two fractions with similar numerators that are greater than the Fraction of the Day. Students may write any two fractions that are greater, answers will vary.
• Write two fractions with similar denominators that are greater than the Fraction of the Day. Students may write any two fractions that are greater, answers will vary.
• Write two fractions with similar numerators that are less than the Fraction of the Day. Students may write any two fractions that are less than the Fraction of the Day, answers will vary.
• Write two fractions with similar denominators that are less than the Fraction of the Day. Students may write any two fractions that are less. In some noted situations, there will only be one possible answer.
• Decompose the fraction into unit fractions. Students will add 1/a until they reach the sum of the Fraction of the Day.
• Write two equivalent fractions. Students may use any strategy to generate two equivalent fractions to the Fraction of the Day.
• Partition two different shapes into the correct number of pieces to represent the number of parts of the Fraction of the Day. Students should try to draw a variety of shapes and partition them into equal parts.

Version 2

Use repeated addition to show how to multiply the Fraction of the Day by a given whole number.

• What are the next three multiples of the Fraction of the Day? Students should list three multiples.
• Subtract the Fraction of the Day from a given fraction. It is up you whether or not you have students reduce the fractions.
• Add the Fraction of the Day to a given fraction.
• Students identify the missing number in a multiplication equation where a whole number, multiplied by the missing fraction, equals a given fraction.
• Write one fraction with a different numerator that is greater than the Fraction of the Day.
• Write one fraction with a different denominator that is greater than the Fraction of the Day.
• Write one fraction with a different numerator that is less than the Fraction of the Day.
• Write one fraction with a different denominator that is less than the Fraction of the Day
• Decompose the fraction into unit fractions.-Students will add 1/a until they reach the sum of the Fraction of the Day.
• Decompose the fraction two different ways.-Students should use a variety of addition number sentences to decompose the fraction. In cases where the only way to decompose the fraction is by unit fraction, the question is changed to represent the fraction on a number line.
• Write two equivalent fractions.-Students may use any strategy to generate two equivalent fractions to the Fraction of the Day.

Version 3

Convert the Fraction of the Day to a mixed number.

• Model the Fraction of the Day. Students’ models should correctly reflect the mixed number.
• Subtract the Fraction of the Day from a given fraction with an unlike denominator. If is up to you rather or not you have students reduce the answer to simplest form.
• Add the Fraction of the Day to a given fraction with an unlike denominator.
• Solve a fraction multiplied by a fraction problem.
• Write one fraction with a different numerator that is greater than the Fraction of the Day.
• Write one fraction with a different denominator that is greater than the Fraction of the Day.
• Write one fraction with a different numerator that is less than the Fraction of the Day.
• Write one fraction with a different denominator that is less than the Fraction of the Day
• Show the Fraction of the Day on a number line. Whole numbers should be marked.
• Divide the unit fraction of the Fraction of the Day by a given whole number.
• Divide a given whole number by the unit fraction of the Fraction of the Day.
• Write two equivalent fractions.-Students may use any strategy to generate two equivalent fractions to the Fraction of the Day.

Standards Reviewed

• 3.NF.1
• 3.NF.2a
• 3.NF.2b
• 3.NF.3a
• 3.NF.3b
• 3.NF.3d
• 4.NF.1
• 4.NF.2
• 4.NF.3a
• 4.NF.3b
• 4.NF.3c
• 4.NF.4a
• 4.NF.4b
• 4.NF.5
• 5.NF.1
• 5.NF.3
• 5.NF.4a
• 5.NF.5b
• 5.NF.6
• 5.NF.7a
• 5.NF.7b

Total Pages: 86
File Size: 56 MB

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This is an awesome daily review activity that incorporates many of the 3rd and 4th grade Common Core Standards, as well as many other state standards! These Number of the Day printables can be used as morning work, homework, centers, or as a daily skills practice.

There are SIX different versions in this product for easier differentiation! Students work with a 3-digit numbers, 4-digit numbers, and 6-digit numbers to practice a variety of skills:

Check out these other third grade and fourth grade morning work ideas!

• 3rd Grade Weekly Word Problems
• 4th Grade Weekly Word Problems
• Third Grade Language Morning Work
• Fourth Grade Language Morning Work

Version 1
• Written form-students should write the number of the day in written form.
• Expanded form-students should write the number of the day in expanded form.
• Rounding to the nearest 10-have students use the number of the day to round to the nearest 10.
• Rounding to the nearest 100-have students use the number of the day to round to the nearest 100.
• Place Value Table-students can complete the place value table.
• Addition & Subtraction Unknown Numbers-Students should write an addition and a subtraction number sentence that equals the number of the day.
• 10 More/Less-encourage students to use mental math to find 10 more and 10 less than the number of the day.
• 100 More/Less-encourage students to use mental math to find 100 more and 100 less than the number of the day.
• Comparing 2-digit Numbers-have students compare the first 2-digits of the number of the day with the last 2-digits of the number of the day with symbols.
• Addition & Subtraction Fact Families-add the last 2-digits of the number of the day to create addition/subtraction fact families.
• Modeling Fractions-students should write and model a fraction using the first two digits of the number of the day.
• Time-students should draw the hands of the clock.
• Commutative Property-write two number sentences to show the commutative property of addition using the last 2-digits of the number of the day.
• Associative Property-write two number sentences to show the associative property of addition using the last 3-digits of the number of the day.

Version 2
-Written form-students should write the number of the day in written form.
• Expanded form-students should write the number of the day in expanded form.
• Rounding to the nearest 10-have students use the number of the day to round to the nearest 10.
• Rounding to the nearest 100-have students use the number of the day to round to the nearest 100.
• Place Value Table-students can complete the place value table.
• Addition & Subtraction Unknown Numbers-Students should write an addition and a subtraction number sentence that equals the number of the day.
• 10 More/Less-encourage students to use mental math to find 10 more and 10 less than the Number of the Day.
• 100 More/Less-encourage students to use mental math to find 100 more and 100 less than the Number of the Day.
• Build an Array-draw an array that shows the multiplication of the last 2-digits of the  Number of the Day.
• Repeated Addition-show a repeated addition number sentence to model the multiplication of the last 2-digits of the Number of the Day.
• Addition & Subtraction Fact Families-add the last 2-digits of the Number of the Day to show an addition and subtraction fact family.
• Multiplication & Division Fact Families-multiply the last 2-digits of the Number of the Day to show a multiplication and division fact family.
• Modeling Fractions-write and model a fraction using the first 2-digits of the number of the day.
• Telling time-show what time it is using the first 3-digits of the number of the day.
• Elapsed time-tell what time it will be in 15 minutes by using the clock.
• Commutative Property-write a number sentence to show the commutative property by multiplying the last 2-digits in the number of the day.
• Associative Property-write a number sentence to show the associative property by multiplying the last 3-digits in the number of the day.
• Distributive Property-write a number sentence to show the distributive property by multiplying the first 3-digits by the last digit of the number of the day.

Version 3
-Large print with extra white space version on Version 1 and Version 2.

Version 4
-Three digit option of Version 1

Version 5
-Written form-students should write the number of the day in written form.
• Expanded form-students should write the number of the day in expanded form.
• Expanded notation-students should write the number of the day in expanded notation.
• Rounding to the nearest 10-have students use the number of the day to round to the nearest 10.
• Rounding to the nearest 100-have students use the number of the day to round to the nearest 100.
• Multiples through 100-Students use the last digit in the number of the day to find all of the multiples of that number to 100.
• Factors-students use the last two digits in the number of the day to find all of the factors of that number. They circle the prime numbers and highlight the composite numbers.
• Place Value Table-students can complete the place value table.
• Multiples of Ten-students will multiply the last three digits of the number of the day by 10, 100, and 1,000.
• Addition & Subtraction-students add the last three digits and the first three digits together. Then, they subtract the last three digits and first three digits.
• Multiplication-Students will multiply the last four digits by the first digit in the number of the day.

Version 6
-Written form-students should write the number of the day in written form.
• Expanded form-students should write the number of the day in expanded form.
• Expanded notation-students should write the number of the day in expanded notation.
• Rounding to the nearest 10-have students use the number of the day to round to the nearest 10.
• Rounding to the nearest 100-have students use the number of the day to round to the nearest 100.
• Multiples through 100-Students use the last digit in the number of the day to find all of the multiples of that number to 100.
• Factors-students use the last two digits in the number of the day to find all of the factors of that number. They circle the prime numbers and highlight the composite numbers.
• Divisibility Table-Students circle all the numbers that the Number of the Day is divisible by.
• Multiples of Ten-students will multiply the last three digits of the number of the day by 10, 100, and 1,000.
• Addition & Subtraction-students add the last three digits and the first three digits together. Then, they subtract the last three digits and first three digits. Students should know to subtract the smaller number from the larger number.
• Multiplication-Students will multiply the last four digits by the first digit in the number of the day. Students should represent their multiplication with an area model and partial product. Students will then multiply the first two digits by the last two digits of the Number of the Day.

Standards Reviewed
3.OA.
3.OA.2
3.OA.4
3.OA.5
3.OA.6
3.NBT.1
3.NBT.2
3.NF.1
3.MD.1
4.OA.1
4.OA.4
4.NBT.1
4.NBT.2
4.NBT.3
4.NBT.4
4.NBT.5

Total Pages: 277
File Size: 23 MB

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Escape rooms and breakout classrooms have found their way into today’s elementary classroom! They are such a great way to increase student engagement and to promote collaborative learning. This holiday escape activity is a perfect way to celebrate with FUN end of the year activities.

Here’s what’s included:

• Teacher Directions: including a link to a detailed blog post with example set-up pictures.
• Student Directions: easy to understand and student friendly.
• Clue 1: To prove that you belong on the nice list, you’ll need to sing a few Christmas carols. Decipher the picture clues to determine which 12 carols to sing. Write the title of the song that each card represents on your recording sheet.
• Clue 2: Santa accidentally jumbled up his Christmas list. Help him by finding the hidden words on the list. The letters that are NOT used will give you the next clue
• Clue 3: Help Santa find what number goes at the top of his tree. You should add side-by-side numbers and write the sum of those numbers on the hexagon above that number. The number at the top is your code!
• Clue 4: To help Santa organize his supplies, you need to match the Christmas items on the Christmas puzzle. To complete the 3-by-3 puzzle, you should reconstruct the squares so that all of the images match on every interior side. Remember, you are making a square. Once you complete the puzzle, use the top three images and the decoder wheel to crack the code!
• These puzzles are not specific to any standard or grade level. Instead, this version is centered around critical thinking skills.

This can be used with Breakout Edu boxes or with your own boxes and locks. If you do not have boxes and locks, you may use the digital version, where students submit their answers on Google Forms.

Total Pages: 18
File Size: 22 MB

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Here’s what’s included:

• Teacher Directions
• Student Directions
• Clue 1: Find the dimensions of two rectangles. These dimensions (place from least to greatest) provide the clue to the 4-digit lock.
• Clue 2: In this clue, you must find the measure of 5 angles. For four of the angles, you will need to use a protractor to find the measure of the angle. Add the measure of each of the angles together, and the sum will be the code for the 3-digit lock. This will lead you further away from the reef.
• Clue 3: Use the line plot to answer each of the five questions. Then, use the decoder wheel to determine the colors for the 5-color lock. Place the colors in the same order as the questions. If you have a question with two answers, you’ll use one of the answers. Choose the one on the decoder wheel. When you complete this, you’ve almost escaped!
• Clue 4: Solve the measurement table. Crack the code to find your last mystery to solve.

This can be used with Breakout Edu boxes or with your own boxes and locks. If you do not have boxes and locks, you may use the digital version, where students submit their answers on Google Forms.

Total Pages: 17
File Size: 5 MB

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Here’s what’s included:

• Teacher Directions
• Student Directions
• Clue 1: Complete each of the five geometry task cards. The numbers to the correct answers are the colors for the five color lock. You will need to use the color decoder to find the colors. Place the colors in the order as the number on the cards. This will take you one step closer to the key to escape.
• Clue 2: To complete the 3-by-3 puzzle, you should reconstruct the squares so that all of the images match on every interior side. Remember, you are making a square. Once you complete the puzzle, use the four corner images and the decoder wheel to crack the code! This will lead you to the room where the key is held.
• Clue 3: Match the description of each shape with the corresponding picture example on the right column. Draw a straight line from the left dot to the right dot. The letters that you do not cross out with your lines are the code for your 5-letter lock. Place the letters in alphabetical order. This will lead you to the safe where the key is kept.
• Clue 4: Determine how many sets of parallel lines, perpendicular lines, right angles, acute angles, and obtuse angles are in each shape. When you finish, add the numbers together to discover the next combination. However, since this is a 3-digit lock don’t use the odd number.

This can be used with Breakout Edu boxes or with your own boxes and locks. If you do not have boxes and locks, you may use the digital version, where students submit their answers on Google Forms.

Total Pages: 16
File Size: 45 MB

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Here’s what’s included:

• Teacher Directions
• Student Directions
• Clue 1: Match each rocket with the correct astronaut. After you match the rockets with the astronauts, line the cards up from least to greatest. You should first lay down the astronaut card and then the rocket that matches the astronaut card. If you line the cards up correctly, you will be able to read the clue.
• Clue 2: Determine which decimal is the largest decimal through a bracket system. This funnel will get you even closer to the fuel your rockets need. Compare each set of decimals on the bracket and record the largest decimal. Continue until there is ONE winner. The digits of that decimal will unlock the 4-digit lock.
• Clue 3: Use symbols to compare each set of decimals. Record how many of each symbol you used on the recording sheet. This will give you the code of the 3-digit lock.
• Clue 4: Solve each of the fraction problems. Use the key at the bottom of the page to determine the five colors on the five color lock. This clue will give you the key to the fuel tank, so you can make it home!

This can be used with Breakout Edu boxes or with your own boxes and locks. If you do not have boxes and locks, you may use the digital version, where students submit their answers on Google Forms.

Total Pages: 21
File Size: 35 MB

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Here’s what’s included:

• Teacher Directions
• Student Directions
• Clue 1: Equivalent fractions. Students match all of the puzzle pieces with another puzzle piece that represents an equivalent fraction.
• Clue 2: Students must use fraction understanding to map the fairgrounds for their next combination. Students will look at an outline of each section of the fair and use that information to answer five questions about the map.
• Clue 3: Students solve each of the word problems that require adding and subtracting fractions with a common denominator and multiplying a fraction by a whole number.
• Clue 4: Students use the pattern blocks provided to complete the pattern block table.

This can be used with Breakout Edu boxes or with your own boxes and locks. If you do not have boxes and locks, you may use the digital version, where students submit their answers on Google Forms.

Total Pages: 18
File Size: 17 MB

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